How Much Should a Guy Spend on an Engagement Ring?

Are you feeling pressured? 😕 Don't know what to do next or how much to spend on your engagement ring? It's a fact that men are still expected to propose to their partners, even though the world has advanced so much. 

However, there are many reasons behind that! 😊🌟 But most importantly, It's just a simple emotional phenomenon. 😊 Now, let's talk about this in detail! Ask yourself these questions. Would you feel better if she pulls out a ring and proposes to you or would you want to do that for her? 🤔 The answers can of course differ from person to person, but most men will say that they would want to do this for their girlfriends! 💍🤗

💸 Her Expectations 💸

It's really important to take your girlfriend's expectations into consideration. 🤗 You can't just go around and get a ring that she won't like. Some women have always dreamed or a perfect wedding and engagement ring. If you're really marrying her, then you most probably know her well enough for this. 😊 If she keeps the tradition alive, then you need to buy a beautiful and classical diamond engagement ring! Would she want something super fancy and special or will it not matter much? Take some time to yourself and think about this. 😊 You can also do a little stalking and look into her Pinterest boards. 😉

💸 What's the Average Amount Spent? 💸

The average amount changes from state to state and country to country. You never know how much it's going to be. 💸 It's also made a lot higher due to some purchases. According to the statistics, the average in the US would be around $6879. 💵 However, according to experts, they conclude that it would actually be around $4000. Isn't it crazy how one purchase can change the whole average. 🤯

💸 How Much Should You Spend? 💸

Here's some factors that can affect your final decision:

💵 - your salary, debts, health care issues

💵 - your age - it's true that a generational gap exists in matters like these. Older men would want something more expensive because they want to keep the culture alive while many younger men won't really care about the culture. 🤯 🌟

💵 - your fiancée - at the end of the day, it matters a lot on what she wants! You need to keep her in mind when looking at these stunning rings! 💍😉

💸 The Classy Engagement Buying Rules 💸

You know how you see those new trends on social media almost every day? 📝 Well, my friend, the same is the case with how much a guy, meaning you of course, should spend on an engagement ring! Know, so you could pass the he knows it all sexy test. 😍 I bet your girl must have already heard of these, so when you propose you tell her that honey, I chose to go for this rule for us! How romantic and meaningful. 🥰

💰 The three months gross salary rule💰: I mean you must be wondering, what the fudge? Why not one month, 2 months. 😒 Well , that's how it is. So, after paying taxes it will be like 1/3rd of your total take home salary that you should spend on buying your engagement ring. 💍

⏳ The rule of Age⏳: Yo, your woman be of let’s say 30 years old? The age rule says that the engagement ring should be of quality size equal to how many carats? Any guesses? 😃 Well it’s the aa-yy-j rule! 3.0 carats bro. Crazy I know right! 😏

💃🏻 The rule of hotness💃🏻: So, imagine you being on one knee, looking straight in her eyes and telling her how her beauty is beyond words? 👩‍❤️‍👨 Now, the moment you say that she might expect you to take out the beyond words sparkly and large gemstone studded engagement ring! 🤷🏻‍♀️Putting too much pressure on you? Nah-uh. Just showing the all the angels of the picture, ma man! 💁🏻‍♀️

Reference: The Diamond Pro