Q: hi! my boyfriend and i are planning on looking for engagement rings soon and we kind of have no idea what we're looking for. how much is the ring supposed to cost/how big is the diamond supposed to be? most people say it's supposed to be proportional but i'm not sure what that means. i'm 5'4 and almost 120 pounds if that helps lol. thanks!

A: Don't even bother about what people say. Go with what you like. That is all that matters. I would advise that you go online, and look up engagement ring pictures to firstly get an idea of what you like the look of. Then go to your boyfriend to get an idea of price ideas. Just really roughly. Then go to lots of different shops and don't be afraid to try on different styles then what you like. The style that I liked looked horrible on me, so then I tried on all these other styles and fell in love with one I had previously hated! lf that makes sense lol. Just try on heaps, and get an idea of what you like then you can round it down. Oh I'll tell you what I wished I had done, when you go ring shopping bring a little notebook, pen and a digital camera. Write down all the ones you like in the shop, including the name of the ring, the name of the shop, price and the shop phone number and then take a photo of it. After half an hour they all start to look really similar and you forget which ring was where. This is what I wish I had done. Good luck and CONGRATULATIONS! :-)

Q: This topic confuses me...
Is the engagment ring traditionally more expensive, or cheaper than the wedding ring?

Why are there 2 rings (engagement and wedding) wouldnt that be extremely expensive?

Does the guy get an engagement ring too, or is the just the girl?

Does the girl have to buy the guys wedding ring?

Does the couple shop for the wedding rings together?

Also, isn't there an engagement/wedding ring that is like 2 pieces, and when the wedding comes you get the 2nd piece?

A: Q - Is the engagment ring traditionally more expensive, or cheaper than the wedding ring?
A - The engagement ring is more expensive. Traditionally the man is supposed to spend 3 months salary on one, but that isn't really done as much these days.

Q - Why are there 2 rings (engagement and wedding) wouldnt that be extremely expensive?
A - Most engagement rings & wedding bands can be bought in a set to save money & then the rings will also match. There doesn't always have to be an engagement ring, but it's just grown to be a custom. When people mention being engaged everyone always wants to see the engagement ring. The wedding band speaks for itself.

Q - Does the guy get an engagement ring too, or is the just the girl?
A - Guys can have an engagement ring too. It's not tradition but it is becoming more popular lately. When I got engaged I bought my fiance a nice ring. Was nothing fancy cause it would just get damaged at work.

Q - Does the girl have to buy the guys wedding ring?
Usually the bride does buy the grooms ring. I think traditionally the grooms parents buy the wedding bands but not all traditional customs are followed thru on anymore.

Q - Does the couple shop for the wedding rings together?
Most of the time, yes. A lot of couples like to have matching rings therefore they'd shop together. But it can always be kept a surprise too.

Q - Also, isn't there an engagement/wedding ring that is like 2 pieces, and when the wedding comes you get the 2nd piece?
Yes, thats a bridal set. Engagement rings come in all shapes & sizes these days so the wedding band is made to fit perfectly with it. My engagement ring is princess cut & the matching wedding band has a square groove in it to fit perfectly. My sisters wedding band is curved to fit in with her wavy styled engagement ring.



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