How big should the gfs engagement ring be?

Niche79

Hey guys, So ive been in a holding pattern from buying a 370z because of this issue. I wana pay cash only for her ring but at the same time get her something very nice. We have dated 5 years now, and I have known her about 8 years since she was in college at UNF. Now shes a 2nd year resident doctor in GA with only one more year to go starting in June. So how much is ok without going overboard on a ring. Most of her Doctor friends only have half ct. diamonds but I think that is too small for a doctor. Basically I told her I wouldnt buy a 370z till I had her ring. SO what do you suggest, Ive searched rings and have figured I would buy it from blue nile online as I have known others who purchased through them and their prices are much cheaper than in stores. I tossed out the 2ct number but she said she would never wear it to work so now im thinking between 1 and 1 1/2ct. I dont wana give it to her till our alaskan cruise in july so I have time to decide and save up for more cash, or just keep it and save for a nice downpayment on a Z haha. Thoughts and tips of course are welcome. Tell me what you bought etc?

Thanks!

m4a1mustang

Depends. If it's just a solitare then you can do 1.5 and that will be OK.

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RUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL J/K I just wanted to be a d**k. I have been with my GF for 5 years as well, good luck in the future.

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shadoquad

I'd go the subtle route.

ClemsonWill

I would definitely get her at least a 1.5 ct. I don't care what they said. Bigger is always better. Save yourself from having to buy another one 5 or 10 years down the road.

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Red__Zed

1-1.5 seems like a perfect range. If you're moving up to 1.5, make sure it's in the VS range, and near colorless. Imperfection become a much bigger deal as you go up in size.

2theextreme

I'm so glad I went the cheapass route and purchased something so small she almost threw the box away that I was giving it to her in. 5 years later we divorced and I was only out $800......and that was for my ring and hers!

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azn370z

I think at least 1, nothing smaller. I think I spent about 7k for one. I prefer blue Nile for the selection.

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DeLRo

Size is just as important as the 3 other C's(color, cut, clarity). Best way is to let her decide or get hints from friends. I've had ex's that talked about 1ct avg and I think that's tiny cause my mom has a 5ct. VVS1 that has scared me into never wanting to get married...lol.

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I would focus on the quality of the stone, not so much the size. I would suggest a 1 ct diamond. I recently bought my wife of 24 years a 'new' wedding ring with a 1 ct solitaire engagement stone. She did not want anything larger as the ring would 'catch' on things and be too ostentacious. The cut is a brilliant 100 facet design (which is very rare) and the clarity was VSI2 H (very slightly included, no colour).
I also bought her a non-conflict diamond (from Canada!) that is laser engraved with a serial number on the girdle for security. It also came with an appraisal and certificate of origin and a laser scan of the diamond for insurance purposes. In a platinum mount, on 18k gold ring, with a diamond on the INSIDE of the band from People's jewellers. Paid about $10000 for it.

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shadoquad

A simple, understated, yet high clarity diamond will work wonders.

Niche79

Yes i totally agree on quality, ive been surfin lots of blue nile diamonds and have come across some amazing ones. I work for UPS and the last 2 years I was doubled up in the mall route at Christmas and got to know the salemen really good and they give me amazing discounts on stuff when I need it. However, their rings are normally of much lower quality and much higher prices than blue nile. I have seen the blue nile workmanship and quality and I think for something in the thousands, I want that quality with high color and quality! From what I can tell a 1 ct with pretty high marks is around 5k whereas a good 1 1/2ct starts at the high 7k range and goes up.

All great suggestions here, she is set on her solitare though so no multi diamonds for her and she is set on at least a 1ct diamond...shes half pinoy so from what I hear, they like their jewlery! haha I get ragged all day long that I can ride the easy life when I am married so I dont want her to ever think that so I wana show her I am investing alot into the marriage as well! Not just a gold digger (though she told me she would buy me a GTR in a few years)....

Feel free to throw more comments, I notice this topic is blowing up fast and I like reading what others think.

Cmike2780

I know its seems kind of straight forward, but buy the most you can afford without going too deeply into debt. It's as much about personal sacrifice as it is about a gesture of commitment. I'm nowhere near getting married any time soon, but I'm pretty shure its not going to be the ring she's going to care about (trust me i'm filipino). That size is more about what her friends will think. So just ask yourself what her friends will think of it when they see and balance that out with your gf would think of it. You have no say in this if I wasn't clear enough.

Good Luck.

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shadoquad

I know this is off-topic, but cheers to you, sir. That can not have been an easy task.