Any brides who doesnt feel its necessary to have a diamond ring

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poohbear80

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is there any brides who do not mind/ or do not feel its necessary to have a diamond ring as a proposal ring?

My colleagues says must have a proposal ring. Must ask for one. I do not fancy to have one. I feel its not a must to have one.

Is it abnormal? I told my bf do not need to waste $ to buy one.
 


well... i dun need one too unless..kinda unfortunately the rock is there as part of the design la..

my proposal ring is a key chain in a shape of a "diamond solitaire" so i've got a really huge proposal ring that i can only wear on my neck...hahha
 
Thanks ladies

Glad to hear. I always tot that i m 'abnormal' to go without a proposal diamond ring. haha..

People says its always all gals dream to have a diamond ring.
 
in the first place, i prefer earrings and don't wear a ring, so i tot i dun need, later on after reading all those bridal magazine i tot i must have one... and then after a while the rational part of me came back and think that i really dun need...

so i've tried observing people and see if people really wear big beautiful diamond rings or unique wedding bands, turns out so far, most that i've seen are wearing normal silver/ gold/ platinum rings no diamonds or tiny diamonds, all look very much the same, they eat talk walk the same interact with their partners no less n no more loving than couples not wearing rings... so i guess rings or not, it's just a feeling and that feeling must be shared and reciprocated

if a gal likes it and the guy feels like giving it, then go get it, and once gotten it, wear it n dun waste it
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i may not be married, but i don't see the need to have a diamond ring as an proposal ring. seriously, how many people really think its practical to wear a diamond ring? it's like for show off only.

But i think that a proposal is important. if no proposal, i wont marry the guy. hehe
 
I am not a fan of diamonds. That may sound weird coming from a girl but I really don't see what the big fuss is over diamonds! As such, I made sure that my then-boyfriend-now-fiance did not buy me a ring with a big diamond. I don't mind diamonds per se but I don't like the solitaire. I also have a phobia of the single diamond falling out because I am not the most dainty girl around. LOL!

Hence, I have a ring that I actually like. It has diamonds on it but just tiny little ones.

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i'm also trying to convince my HTB not to give me an engagement ring.. i have a diamond ring i bought for myself with my first paycheck already. then i wld rather we use the money for our flat... but of course he says he must get me something! so i will ask for a simple necklace instead
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Hi girls. Here's my two cents. Though it is the ladies who wear the ring, the glory of purchasing the ring clearly belongs to the man. So, if your HTB buys you a gorgeous ring, it is his pride and glory to be able to buy it for you.

Shortly after we announced our wedding plans, my FIL asked my HTB if he has already given me a ring(over skype). He was worried that my HTB has not done it. It dawned on me that to men, it is an important part of getting married!
 
my HTB got me a pink saphire+small diamond ring from goldheart Ted Wu Orient Bliss series... i fell in love with this upon 1st sight...even though we saw "huge" solitare rings at 50% discounts (cheaper then the ring i liked)... i still told him i prefer the orient bliss...

I dont deny that i like diamonds too.. however what is the point of your husband buying it for you.. your friends will be only exclaiming "wow your husband so rich".. if we buy ourselves, then it will be a true portray of our financial strength, isnt it..? i will rather buy myself...
 
Hi all,

I need some help here.
Recently, I have been hunting around for engagement ring and need some advice.
I have been to SK, Goldheart, Lee Hwa, Sookee.
At this point of time I'm interested in a 0.9 carat, G color, SI2 clarity, round cut and GIA certified diamond ring from Sookee. They are charging me $5508 after discount (I think it's a 50% discount).
Is it a good buy?

I have not been to eClarity and Josi yet. Should I go this 2 places to take a look?
 
for a 0.9c at SI2, i don't think you should buy it!

it could be quite obvious to see tiny inclusions even from naked eyes, given the size of the diamond that you got there..
 
Same sentiments. For a 0.9, need to get at least VS1 and above.

No point big, quality is lousy.

If you have a tight budget, reckon its better go for smaller carats, better quality.
 
My fiance proposed to me with a sookee brilliant rose .75 VS1 around $13k before discount, why dun u buy a brilliant rose..a .75 look like nearly 1 carat, i compared b4. and it's really brilliant.
 
I don't have a diamond ring either. I don't like diamonds anyway, waste money. And it's only for the girl to wear, like quite unfair leh.

We pampered ourselves and got nice custom-made wedding bands instead. :P
 
With or without proposal diamond ring is depand on the person itself but most importance thing is the heart. If can ask my HTB proposal to me with 4rm flat
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wow, your request is much more expensive than a diamond. but at least it has more intrinsic value, u're clever!
 
It is not necessary to have a diamond ring.. But of course any girl will want to receive it...

But it is up to the guy to buy it for u. We cannot like force him to buy us one right?? Hahaha...

It is the wedding ring that we will wear 24/7 until we die.. So why dun we all spend a bit more on the wedding ring rather than a diamond ring ..
 
actually i don't see a need to have a diamond proposal ring.... i don't have one too... but i feel that it is perfectly alright not to have one....

i had a proposal tho... a simple one from my hus.... but we did an exchange of couple rings instead....
 
I & my hubby bought a pair of wedding band (with small diamond) long time ago and kept in the cupboard. Few mths later he proposed to me with the ring (of course flower & ballon). Haha... although we already have the plan but I didnt expect he will do it on my bday. Just like a dream when he kneel down and proposed. I dont have big diamond for my proposal ring. Of course it will be a plus point but I dont feel like to stress my hubby for it and I will not wear 2 rings too. I rather he spent $ for a short trip with me. Hee^^
 
ah ....all the wise and practical ladies here. i feel a solitaire ring is so boring and unoriginal, every other girl on the road has it and they all look the same really. i managed to convince my bf to get me pearl earrings instead. he was doubtful at 1st ( c how brainwashed we all are?) but he listened to me n threw in an additional pearl ring :>
 
I do agreed with no "Blings Bling" ring! I rather use this money for my wedding or honeymoon. Cos I had already got one by myself yrs back... the most IMPT is the BTB is nice & caring towards you not using all this "Blings Blings"
 
Hi ladies, this discussion really help me to clear my concern whether my htb buy me a proposal ring. As my wedding and house renovation will be happen on the same period, I don't want to give him financial stress. I also dun like solitaire. I rather use the 2- 3k on a unique wedding band, better memorable wedding or house renovation that will share by my htb and me. If he really want to buy, I told him to give me on our anniversary.
 
I told HTB not to get me a proposal ring either... (imagine his shock xD) then we can spend abit more on the wedding bands (and other things for wedding), something I will wear everyday. Can custom make something unique for both of us... that's even more meaningful to me.

If he really want to propose with something, I'll tell him to get me the new Macbook Air! ;x
 
When is a diamond ring is necessary ?
A) When your bf is F***** rich and 10-20k for a diamond ring is peanuts to him.
B) When you feel that without a diamond ring, you can't do the "wave" and show off to your friends, you can't go to work and compare the size of your rock with your colleague
C) When your core belief in romance a love must include a diamond, however small or natural it might be.

When is a diamond ring not necessary?
A) When the guy doesn't earn much
B) When you believe his money is your money too and a rock is just a rock. A flick of mucus from your nose is easier bigger than the diamond but it's free. It gets bigger when you are sick...
C) When a home, wedding, car becomes a shared responsibility and not just his. The cost of a diamond ring eats into both your shared budget

Seriously, if he doesn't tell you the brand and gives you a F****** big rock without a box, can you with your naked eye know if it's Brilliant Rose, Lazzare, Destinee, Tiffany's, GordanMax?
 
I totally agree with elieen!!!
my bf just just brought me a diamond ring (without box) and it look like solitaire unless you are an diamond expert and it just cost 50 buck after discount. anyway, is the heart mean alot and not the proposal ring
 
my bf bought me a blue sapphire ring with little diamonds and a one week trip to taiwan, airfare and accomodation paid as proposal. prefer it this way as this is an experience we can share together.
 
I think a proposal ring is a must. It need not be a diamond ring which cost a bomb but it should still be a ring! True, it's the thought that counts and we should be more practical. However, a proposal is the only one time when one will get a ring from a man... A man who loves u and is loved by u... A man who wants to spend the rest of his life with u. No matter what u say, it's symbolic. U can get watches, earrings, necklaces during valentine's days, birthdays.. But only during a proposal will u get this special gift of love!

The next ring that is symbolic will be the wedding bands, a pair of rings that bind your love forever in marriage.
 
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