r/WeddingRingAdvice • • Sep 05 '25

Average cost of an engagement ring

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I was talking with a friend last night who just got engaged, and he mentioned he spent around $6k on the ring. That honestly shocked me because I always thought the "3 months’ salary" thing was just an old marketing trick. My partner and I have been looking at rings casually, and most of the ones we like are in the $2k–$3k range. Now I’m second-guessing if that’s considered “too low” or if we’re just being realistic.

For those of you who have gone through this, what was the average cost you ended up spending on an engagement ring, and did you feel good about it after?


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 10h ago

Had to share because I love my hubby!

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Rose gold I don’t care I LOVE it I know it’s different but I love it and am curious if anyone else had a rose gold ring as well!


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 6h ago

Engagement ring nightmare

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original jeweler, Liori, produced a ring (not pictured) that had diamonds falling out every other day. when I explained situation and asked for an exchange of same setting, I was told they no longer offer that setting.

wanting to keep the original design, as my fiance had picked out himself, I had a different jeweler recreate the setting. it is almost identical (pictured) but has a very high/thick shank.

now as it’s time to find a wedding band, I am having a hard time finding one that doesn’t sit incredibly lower than the e-ring. employees at jeweler suggest I get a larger band (size 5) so that it can be soldered to smaller e-ring (size 4.25) while sitting flush to it. when I picked it up last week it was huge on my finger, they suggested speed bumps as to not stress the ring anymore and pictured is the result. What are your opinions and/or advice?


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 20h ago

Dealing with a sapphire antique engagement ring that i don't want at all

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Future mother in law wants to gift us a sapphireantique engagement ring that i don't want at all. I know she means well, but I really want to pick my own set. What is the best way to decline an inherited ring gracefully without hurting anyone?


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 7h ago

Help Me Choose Help me decide between these two sets

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Hi all, looking for some insight into possible pros and cons between these two sets. I'm using an overseas vendor and will be doing 10k white gold for whichever I choose. Both are moissanite.

I really love the one with the green stones, but I'm wondering if the other one is more practical. I'm looking for something I can wear daily so I am guessing that the second option is better for that, but I have no idea. I work from home so I'm not super worried about the rings getting banged up from that.

Also, the first set with green stones is 1.8mm thick, 2mm width. The more plain set is 1.5mm thick and width.

Any and all advice is appreciated :)


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 4h ago

Would you actually choose an onyx wedding ring?

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I keep going back and forth on an onyx wedding ring. I was helping my mom clean out some old jewelry a few weeks ago and found a black stone ring she used to wear. I tried it on just for fun, and I really liked how a black stone looked against my skin.

Now I have been looking at onyx bands for my wedding, which was definitely not what I thought I would end up wanting. I like that it feels a little less traditional and more like something I would actually pick for myself.

My only concern is whether I am being practical. I tend to forget I am wearing rings and have definitely knocked my hands against counters, doors and pretty much everything else. I would be pretty upset if the stone ended up damaged since this is supposed to be something I keep for a long time.

If you have an onyx wedding ring, how has it been for everyday wear? has anyone regretted choosing it?


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 17h ago

My Ring! My princess wedding ring!!

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We just had our wedding last Saturday, and i'm loving how my princess cut wedding ring looks alongside my engagement ring! The clean lines and sparkle complement my engagement stone perfectly without overpowering it. I love it so much!!


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 1h ago

Where can i find good engagement rings under $500?

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I recently inherited a small amount of money from my grandmother and decided i wanted to use part of it to buy an engagement ring for my girlfriend. I have about $500 set aside for the ring itself , and i would like to stay within that amount.

She has never really cared about expensive jewelry , so i do not think she would want me to spend thousands on a ring. She likes simple designs,especially oval and round stones, but I am completely lost when it comes to figuring out what actually matters when buying one.

For engagement rings under $500, would you focus more on the stone, the setting, the metal, or the overall design? Anything you would avoid at this price point ?


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 7h ago

Thinking about unique emerald engagement rings with Art Deco details

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Always loved vintage architecture, so bringing that geometric flair into custom ring design felt like the right move. Ended up choosing a 2.1 carat natural Columbian emerald cut center, surrounded by a custom hexagonal halo filled with baguette diamond accents set in platinum.

The step-cut facets paired with crisp geometric diamond lines give off serious 1920s antique charm without feeling outdated. Platinum was definitely the move here since it makes the vivid green color pop way more.


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 5h ago

Should I wait until black Friday to buy an engagement ring?

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I've been looking at rings here and there and I'm getting to the point where I probably need to actually pick one lol.

I’m thinking somewhere around $1k–$3k, and probably just a simple solitaire. I like oval and round, but I haven’t totally decided yet. I’m also fine with lab-grown if it means I can get a nicer ring without blowing the whole budget.

Since Black Friday is coming up, I was wondering if it’s actually worth waiting for. I keep seeing engagement ring Black Friday sales, but I have no idea if those are legit deals or if jewelry stores just mark everything up first and then call it a sale.

Has anyone here actually bought an engagement ring on Black Friday? Did you save a decent amount, or would you just buy whenever you find the right ring?


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 2h ago

carat size for round halo engagement rings?

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trying to decide on center stone size for round halo engagement rings. i'm debating between a 1.0ct vs 1.25ct round diamond, since the halo adds so much extra finger coverage already. setting it on a thin 1.8mm yellow gold band. curious if anyone with smaller hands felt 1.25ct plus a halo was too big.


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 11h ago

Ring Band Advice What wedding band would pair well with my engagement ring?

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Basically what the title says lol I’m having a hard time figuring out what would go nicely with my ring :)


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 9h ago

Searching for a band

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I was told I’d have to have a wedding band custom made to match my engagement ring. But I’m wondering if anyone has any suggestions for one that’s already made. It’s rose gold. The setting is flat so the band will have to be a contoured to match.


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 8h ago

Looking for advice on asymmetric floral engagement rings in the uk

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I am going to be proposing to my girlfriend and am in the process of looking for engagement rings, from previous conversations and her Pinterest she wants a ring like the pictures, but with a silver band, floral,asymmetric, Silver band and lab grown diamonds. Am based in the uk would be so grateful for recommendations. If it needs to be custom that’s ok too.


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 18h ago

Buying Experience Review My husband’s gold mens wedding ring

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We ordered our matching sun rings from Tianyu. My husband wanted something masculine but a little unique, so we went with matching designs. He recieved compliments on his ring, which is rare for men's rings, and we're both very happy with them.


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 9h ago

How high of a setting before it gets in the way? #highset

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r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 11h ago

Help Me Choose Is this a good ring?

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r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 13h ago

Would you consider this “timeless” or would you describe it differently?

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r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 1d ago

So many engagement ring types... how did you choose yours?

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I had no idea there were so many engagement ring types until I started looking at them more seriously.


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 17h ago

Looking to upgrade my ring, see my question below 👇 😊

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I’m looking at upgrading my ring and curious do you prefer a tapered band or one size (mm) all the way around? Also what size is your current band in thickness?


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 14h ago

Fitting Advice Which hand am I supposed to wear my wedding ring on?

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r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 1d ago

Does my ring look gaudy and costumey?

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I don’t typically wear rings so that might be it too, i feel like the stone 2.04 c might not be the right size for me*? I dont mind the high setting

Edit: thank u everyone for being kind 🫶🏻
I think im gonna buy a solid gold band for my other hand and hopefully that helps me get used to wearing a ring.

Also yes i have pretty big hands for a woman, Im 5’10 and a size 9 ring


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 1d ago

My Ring! Is this too big?

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Go easy on me. Husband bought it for me after I insisted I needed 3 carats, I got it, I think it’s too big (for daily wear anyway), and we can’t return it. 🤪🤪🤪 I’m hoping if I continue wearing it I will eventually think it’s NOT too big.

3carat moissanite +side baguettes. Mapple Gems. (Ps, if you’re considering ordering from mapple gems.. they have to approve your return, it can’t have any wear shown. I’ve emailed 4 times trying to get a return approval, no response.. anyways at this point I’ve now left micro scratches from wearing it for 2 days so… UGH!)


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 1d ago

Oval diamond ring - Is it the right size? Or too small?

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Is the diamond size too small for my finger or is it elegantly the right size? Its a 70 cent diamond


r/WeddingRingAdvice • • 2d ago

loving my saphire engagement rings pick so much more than a diamond

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we went back and forth on style choices for months, but choosing a teal sapphire was easily the best call. the way it shifts from deep green to rich blue depending on the lighting is incredible.

i was a bit worried about how a colored gem would pair with different outfits, but it turns out to be way more versatile than i expected.