ALTHOUGH there's no definite rule over how much you should spend on an engagement ring, wedding tradition dictates that it should be around one month's salary – or even THREE.
With this in mind, it's hardly surprising that some women out there have sky-high expectations of how much their future sparkler will cost – and wouldn't dream of settling for anything less.
That said, a bargain £19 engagement ring from Warren James has sparked fierce debate online after some "spoilt" women claimed they'd "rather be single" than accept it.
The debate kicked off on the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK when one user posted a picture of the pretty sterling silver ring with the caption: "Great for an engagement or wedding ring and you're on a budget."
The sterling silver ring is embellished with Cubic Zirconia for a glitzy diamond-effect on a budget.
But not everyone was so impressed with the bargain style – and many claimed they'd turn down a proposal if the ring had cost less than £20.
One user replied: "Omg if I was proposed to with this they'd be single – let alone married."
Another chimed in with: "I'd rather go without then have that – if my husband brought me that I'd tell him to give it to his mother."
Meanwhile, a third raged: "It's not about being a snob – but if my partner bought me a ring that should last a lifetime that was cheaper than a dinner date, I wouldn't be very happy. You'd spend more than that having a few pints in a pub!"
"Sounds terrible but if someone gave me that as an engagement or wedding ring, I'd run the other way," one person replied. "Yes it's the thought that counts but seriously think again.
"Spending so little on someone you love and want to spend the rest of your life with when you probably spent more in McDonalds on a family takeaway doesn't scream love or commitment to me – it screams cheap."
How much should you spend on an engagement ring?
- Traditionally, it is expected that around two and a half months’ salary will be spent on the engagement ring – but for many people out there, clinging to this belief can prove to be the first hurdle
- According to Credit Donkey, that one month rule that has people sweating was actually coined by a De Beers diamond marketer and is best forgotten about
- The idea that men should spent one month's salary on an engagement ring came from a De Beers ad campaign to encourage men to spend more on jewellery during the Great Depression in the 1930s
- In reality, it is best to consider your partner's expectations and balance them against your actual financial situation, as purchasing that "dream ring" should not plunge you into unimaginable debt.
However, others were quick to blast their "snobby" attitudes.
"Do you know what it's NOT ALL ABOUT HOW MUCH IT COST," one wrote. "I would be grateful for a ring no matter the price. Some of you are too high maintenance."
Mocking their replies, another added: "Some people are even saying they would say no… wow! Such spoilt princesses."
"My man could propose to me with a 1 pound ring and id say yes! Its not about the money," a user replied. "Not everyone has thousands to spend surely the fact they are telling you they want to spend the rest of their life with you is the part that matters, not the ring!"
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