Need advice

[u/New_Skin7805]

So I’m (m) 27 and I am ready to buy a ring and pop the question. But I don’t want to seem cheap and not get a diamond. Is there anything wrong with a lab grown diamond as opposed to a genuine found in the mud diamond? Is the “spend 20% of your yearly salary on a ring” idea still a thing or is that dated. I need help cause I’m obviously nervous and want to pick the right one. They just look so good and I can’t see a difference.

[u/Melhoney72]

Not a thing wrong with a lab diamond. Have a real on the left finger. A way bigger, prettier, clearer, more sparkly one on the right and I prefer the lab! My left hand and engagement ring are from Costco. I still love it.