Engagement rings are stupid. Hopefully they will die off in future generations.

I specifically wanted a vintage ring. I think it was like $2k tops

Anonymous wrote:Buy a lab diamond. No one can tell the difference and they are 1/10 of the price.

I’m considering a lab diamond. Are there any negatives to them?

Anonymous wrote:Buy a lab diamond. No one can tell the difference and they are 1/10 of the price.

This. And you’ll get a better quality stone.

It doesn't need to be several months salary. I really don't know why people buy into that. Very smart marketing I guess.

But I do think rings are a sweet tradition, and they are a gift. And when you give a gift, you shouldn't be cheap about it. Everyone has a different idea of what is a cheap engagement ring, but I've seen a lot of men who make above-medial salaries say 50 dollars is perfectly fine. They get up in arms about capitalism, for the first time ever, when their fiancees complain. Give me a break. (Mine cost 1K, I picked it out, I think it's lovely)

Yeah, I regret jumping on that bandwagon. I don't even wear my rings anymore: band or ring. I realized I didn't like wearing rings, or really any jewelry.

Anonymous wrote:When are we going to end this consumer spending trap? Why only a diamond ring worth several months worth of salary can show commitment? Aren't there other ways?

Of course there are? My parents and in-laws are from two different cultures, and none of them wear engagement or wedding rings. My DH and I don't wear rings either.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Buy a lab diamond. No one can tell the difference and they are 1/10 of the price.

What's the logical need of must creating this illusion?

There is no need but TBH I don't see the trend dying out anytime soon. If you want one, buy one. If not, skip it. However, for those that still want the pomp you can do it for considerably cheaper now - like $500 - instead of spending thousands of dollars. That is a massive improvement.

What happens to the ring when people split? Do you recycle it for next wife?

Anonymous wrote:Buy a lab diamond. No one can tell the difference and they are 1/10 of the price.

What's the logical need of must creating this illusion?

Be the change you want to see, OP. No need to be a sheep.

Buy a lab diamond. No one can tell the difference and they are 1/10 of the price.

When are we going to end this consumer spending trap? Why only a diamond ring worth several months worth of salary can show commitment? Aren't there other ways?