{"id":28784,"date":"2019-07-09T11:08:13","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T15:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=28784"},"modified":"2023-07-01T13:37:38","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T17:37:38","slug":"lets-discuss-ring-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/lets-discuss-ring-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"LET’S DISCUSS RING BUDGET"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Lets<\/div>\n

How much?<\/h2>\n

\nFiguring how much you should spend<\/strong> on a diamond ring is one thing. Trying to buy her the ring of her dreams<\/strong> is another.<\/p>\n

\nThe two are miles apart<\/strong>, and could be totally unrealistic or feasible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nSure she may want a 1 carat diamond solitaire ring<\/a>, but if your budget is tight (and who’s isn’t?<\/strong>), then you may have to face the facts and buy what you can afford<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nIt’s like wanting a Lamborghini<\/strong>, you have to know your limits, and live within your means<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nSo figuring out what you should spend on a diamond engagement ring, should be based on what you make<\/strong>, of course.<\/p>\n

\nYou’ll have to seriously look at how much money you make a year, deduct 30%<\/strong> for taxes, then remove your bills<\/strong> from the equation.<\/p>\n

What’s left?<\/h2>\n

\nDoing this will give you a better idea about what you can spend per month<\/strong>. But you still have to figure in other things like food<\/strong>, expenses, emergencies<\/strong>, and so forth. You have to eat, you can’t spend every dime on a diamond<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nNo matter what her girlfriend’s ring looks like, you’re not competing<\/strong> to buy the biggest or the best. You just have to get something that’s nice, something with sparkle, and something that’s beautiful to propose with<\/strong>. You can always upgrade later in life<\/strong> when the money tree starts growing.<\/p>\n

So don’t rush it.<\/h2>\n

\nDon’t bite off more than you can chew<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nMost couples will spend anywhere from $1,500 – $5,000<\/strong> on an engagement ring. The average comes to around $3,000<\/strong>. And if that seems a lot, then move down to a grand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

There are many options as well that can help:<\/h2>\n