Kid Dynamite 7292 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 My Mrs isnt playing away so it cant be that small Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I'm going to propose to my girlfriend and I've heard that you are supposed to spend 3 months salary on a ring. Has anyone else followed this 'mythical' rule of thumb or is it just propaganda from the diamond cartel? Fuck NO! Is that some subliminal message your lass has been playing to you while you were asleep? It's not even the size of the stone that matters as some people like different designs. I think I paid somewhere kicking around £1K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22436 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Dr G, you can buy a bigger diamond at Lizzy Dukes than a ring worth 5 times as much from a decent jewellers. Carat is 25% of what a diamonds worth obvioulsy colour and clarity are important, but any lass that says size doesn't matter is lying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11044 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Buy her a nice Kitchen set. Makes more sense imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I'm going to propose to my girlfriend and I've heard that you are supposed to spend 3 months salary on a ring. Has anyone else followed this 'mythical' rule of thumb or is it just propaganda from the diamond cartel? Fuck NO! Is that some subliminal message your lass has been playing to you while you were asleep? It's not even the size of the stone that matters as some people like different designs. I think I paid somewhere kicking around £1K. It used to be that girls were happy with some kindling and an orange and big toothy grin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22436 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 basically spend as much as you can afford. it's a cliche but size of the diamond definitely matters; the bigger the rock the better if you want to make her happy. girls notice these things. if you get her some piddly 0.3 of a carat or whatever, she's going to notice you've scrimped, as will her mates. i got my mrs hers on the credit card and just paid it off over a few months. it's a good investment...especially if you want her to say yes. who wants to marry a tight arse after all? good luck with it Nonsense. i'm just going on what the wife has said to me. there's this one lad in our group (top lad but a typical yorkshireman tight arse) that all the lasses have apparently slated for spending next to nothing on his mrs' engagement ring. i'm not saying you have to break the bank. but if you don't invest a bit, the other girls int he group are going to notice. and talk about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Buy her a nice Kitchen set. Makes more sense imo Or a nice pearl necklace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 basically spend as much as you can afford. it's a cliche but size of the diamond definitely matters; the bigger the rock the better if you want to make her happy. girls notice these things. if you get her some piddly 0.3 of a carat or whatever, she's going to notice you've scrimped, as will her mates. i got my mrs hers on the credit card and just paid it off over a few months. it's a good investment...especially if you want her to say yes. who wants to marry a tight arse after all? good luck with it Nonsense. i'm just going on what the wife has said to me. there's this one lad in our group (top lad but a typical yorkshireman tight arse) that all the lasses have apparently slated for spending next to nothing on his mrs' engagement ring. i'm not saying you have to break the bank. but if you don't invest a bit, the other girls int he group are going to notice. and talk about it. Yeah women are vindictive and petty. But if that starts to rule your decision making then it's game over anyway if you catch my drift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 It's just another facet (pun intended ) of materialism at the end of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooner 243 Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 I don't mean she was like ''look at my engagement ring, makes yours look shite'' Also remember bigger isn't necessarily better with Diamonds. Getting a nice colour, cut and clarity will make a 1/2 carat diamond look better than a 1 carat diamond that looks like a big yellow mess. http://www.thediamondbuyingguide.com/fourcsofdiamonds.html yeah i've been checking out different websites and information on diamonds i think i can muddle my way through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 It's just another facet (pun intended ) of materialism at the end of the day. Photoshop some ropey old charity gift certificate, write in some silly big number and give her that and say kids in Africa need the money more. Go down the pub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I don't mean she was like ''look at my engagement ring, makes yours look shite'' Also remember bigger isn't necessarily better with Diamonds. Getting a nice colour, cut and clarity will make a 1/2 carat diamond look better than a 1 carat diamond that looks like a big yellow mess. http://www.thediamondbuyingguide.com/fourcsofdiamonds.html yeah i've been checking out different websites and information on diamonds i think i can muddle my way through The sex will be the same big diamond or little diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan 0 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 From a girlie perspective I think its total maddness to pay 3 months wages on a ring. I would be scared to wear it and would be concerned all the time I had it on. Mind I am not one for expensive bling. Can you not pick one together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooner 243 Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 basically spend as much as you can afford. it's a cliche but size of the diamond definitely matters; the bigger the rock the better if you want to make her happy. girls notice these things. if you get her some piddly 0.3 of a carat or whatever, she's going to notice you've scrimped, as will her mates. i got my mrs hers on the credit card and just paid it off over a few months. it's a good investment...especially if you want her to say yes. who wants to marry a tight arse after all? good luck with it I've found it's about the cut as well, if you get an oval cut diamond they appear larger (from the top) than a similar weight round cut they can have dead spots in the reflection of light but not if you get a high enough grade cut cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 From a girlie perspective I think its total maddness to pay 3 months wages on a ring. I would be scared to wear it and would be concerned all the time I had it on. Mind I am not one for expensive bling. Can you not pick one together? Would you give more blow jobs if it was a big ring though? Serious question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 basically spend as much as you can afford. it's a cliche but size of the diamond definitely matters; the bigger the rock the better if you want to make her happy. girls notice these things. if you get her some piddly 0.3 of a carat or whatever, she's going to notice you've scrimped, as will her mates. i got my mrs hers on the credit card and just paid it off over a few months. it's a good investment...especially if you want her to say yes. who wants to marry a tight arse after all? good luck with it I've found it's about the cut as well, if you get an oval cut diamond they appear larger (from the top) than a similar weight round cut they can have dead spots in the reflection of light but not if you get a high enough grade cut cheers! Make her wear 3d glasses when you give her the ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan 0 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 From a girlie perspective I think its total maddness to pay 3 months wages on a ring. I would be scared to wear it and would be concerned all the time I had it on. Mind I am not one for expensive bling. Can you not pick one together? Would you give more blow jobs if it was a big ring though? Serious question. Nope......in some things bigger is not always better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 From a girlie perspective I think its total maddness to pay 3 months wages on a ring. I would be scared to wear it and would be concerned all the time I had it on. Mind I am not one for expensive bling. Can you not pick one together? Would you give more blow jobs if it was a big ring though? Serious question. Nope......in some things bigger is not always better. Good sensible Yorkshire thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22436 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 From a girlie perspective I think its total maddness to pay 3 months wages on a ring. I would be scared to wear it and would be concerned all the time I had it on. Mind I am not one for expensive bling. Can you not pick one together? that's what i did. got down on one knee without the ring. chose it together. unlucky for me, she has expensive taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan 0 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 From a girlie perspective I think its total maddness to pay 3 months wages on a ring. I would be scared to wear it and would be concerned all the time I had it on. Mind I am not one for expensive bling. Can you not pick one together? Would you give more blow jobs if it was a big ring though? Serious question. Nope......in some things bigger is not always better. Good sensible Yorkshire thinking. Aye its rubbed off on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22436 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 From a girlie perspective I think its total maddness to pay 3 months wages on a ring. I would be scared to wear it and would be concerned all the time I had it on. Mind I am not one for expensive bling. Can you not pick one together? Would you give more blow jobs if it was a big ring though? Serious question. parky obviously regretting not investing a bit more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 From a girlie perspective I think its total maddness to pay 3 months wages on a ring. I would be scared to wear it and would be concerned all the time I had it on. Mind I am not one for expensive bling. Can you not pick one together? Would you give more blow jobs if it was a big ring though? Serious question. parky obviously regretting not investing a bit more We're not married so there is no ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooner 243 Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 From a girlie perspective I think its total maddness to pay 3 months wages on a ring. I would be scared to wear it and would be concerned all the time I had it on. Mind I am not one for expensive bling. Can you not pick one together? she'd kick my ass if i spent 3 months salary, she'd rather we bought a house. call me old fashioned but i don't go in for that picking together, it should be a suprise no? and as for everyone saying "run for the hills!!", i have waited this long to make the commitment because i only want to do this once and i have narrowly averted disaster with other women but i listened to my little voice and ran for the hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooner 243 Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 I don't mean she was like ''look at my engagement ring, makes yours look shite'' Also remember bigger isn't necessarily better with Diamonds. Getting a nice colour, cut and clarity will make a 1/2 carat diamond look better than a 1 carat diamond that looks like a big yellow mess. http://www.thediamondbuyingguide.com/fourcsofdiamonds.html yeah i've been checking out different websites and information on diamonds i think i can muddle my way through The sex will be the same big diamond or little diamond. thank christ for that, the sex is fucking great. but i suppose all that will change when we're married.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7292 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Fuck the rest of the bitter bastards mate. I've had my fair share of slags and I know a good woman when I see one. My wife would have been worth a ring 10x what I paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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