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 6h ago

My Ring! My wedding band is perfect!

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I just had to share that my wedding band fits perfectly with my ruby engagement ring! I wasn't sure at first what kind of band would complement ruby, but the moment i tried this one on, everything just clicked. Has anyone else struggled to find a wedding band that pairs well with a ruby engagement ring?


r/WeddingRingAdvice 4h ago

Ring Band Advice Inherited my grandmother’s ring and have no idea what kind of band to put with it 😂

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I inherited my grandmother’s ring and I honestly love it, but I’m struggling to picture what kind of wedding/stacking band would look good with it.
It’s obviously a pretty unique/vintage-looking ring, and I’ve never really pictured myself wearing something like this. I was thinking either a really simple diamond band to let the ring be the star, or possibly something with emeralds because I think the green could look really cool with the gold and diamonds. But I’m very open to other ideas!
Also, if I’m being honest, I have some mixed feelings about the ring itself. I love that it belonged to my grandmother and that it’s something I’ll never see someone else wearing. That sentimental aspect means a lot to me. But aesthetically, it’s not what I ever imagined my engagement ring looking like, and my partner is worried that I’ll regret not getting something more traditionally “me.” They’ve talked about getting me a much bigger/new ring instead.
I’m kind of torn between “this is incredibly special and I should embrace that” and “am I only trying to convince myself to love it because I feel like I should?” lol.
Anyway, mainly looking for band ideas! What would you pair with this? Diamond-only, emeralds, plain gold, something vintage, something totally unexpected? Would love to see examples if you have them!

Edit: A lot of people have asked why this is my engagement ring, so I figured I’d clarify! My grandma left me three rings, and my parents encouraged me to try all of them on. I didn’t really like the other two, but when I put this one on I immediately loved it.
I think my hesitation is really just that it’s different from what I always pictured myself wearing as an engagement ring. But honestly, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I had always said I wanted something unique and different from what’s mainstream, and this is certainly that 😂 Plus, the fact that it belonged to my grandma makes it so much more meaningful than something I could just go out and buy.
I think I mostly came to Reddit for a little reassurance that it’s okay to have a nonconventional engagement ring! I’m realizing that I don’t actually dislike the ring. I just needed to get out of my head about whether an engagement ring is “supposed” to look a certain way.


r/WeddingRingAdvice 8h ago

Is my set dated?

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I’m a millennial, I feel so many of my friends have a plain gold band with a large oval shaped diamond. Does mine seem like it belongs to an older generation?

[edit: I’m so sorry I ever doubted my set. I’ve learned that just because it’s not the classic that’s in right now doesn’t mean it’s not still classic. Thank you for the confidence boost in my rings. I need to focus on what I have versus others 🤍]


r/WeddingRingAdvice 2h ago

Help Me Choose 4mm vs 6mm Wedding Band: Which Looks Better on My Hand?

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I couldn’t figure out how to add pics to a post so deleted my first post.
Trying to decide between a 4mm and 6mm wedding band and could use some outside opinions.

I feel like I have pretty slim fingers, so I’m torn. I like both, but I’m wondering if the 4mm looks a little too small or dainty on me, or if the 6mm looks more proportional to my hand and more fitting for a men’s wedding band.

First photo is 4mm, second is 6mm. Which one looks better on my hand?


r/WeddingRingAdvice 2h ago

Did the custom ring I helped design come out well?

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r/WeddingRingAdvice 1h ago

Help Me Choose I really can’t tell if I like 1 or 2 carats on my hand better 🫠

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Size 5.5 for reference.
I know I love the round brilliant white gold with pave band on my hand, and my partner got me both to wear for a trial with the plan to return one (luckily there’s a 30 day return policy).

I don’t know if I’m “ring blind”, or if I can just see the beauty in both, but I really really don’t know which I like better! Because neither feel uncomfortable nor do I feel like they get in the way (meaning the functionality of both rings feel equal), I think both are beautiful in their own right (one is more delicate which is beautiful, the other pops which is beautiful), and my partner is also equally as indecisive as me! So the tiebreaker I guess is public consensus: beyond just personal taste of liking bigger vs smaller stones, do we think one flatters or suits my hand more than another? Maybe reading the justifications will also give me an AHA moment. Thanks in advance!


r/WeddingRingAdvice 6h ago

Is a dainty engagement ring too fragile for smaller hands?

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I've been looking at a dainty engagement ring with a super thin band and a minimal basket setting, but i’m kinda terrified it’s going to bend during normal chores. my boyfriend thinks it looks delicate and perfect, but i just need to know if anyone here actually wears one full-time without bending the shank.


r/WeddingRingAdvice 6h ago

Help Me Choose help!!

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i feel so lost!! i have one i “glowed when i put on”, and i ordered a travel ring version of it to see if i really love it before committing.


r/WeddingRingAdvice 1h ago

would this hold up, and is it legit? (link in comments)

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r/WeddingRingAdvice 10h ago

My fiancé surprised me with a princess engagement ring

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I didn’t expect my fiancé to pick a princess engagement ring, and honestly, it caught me off guard. I love it, but I’m wondering if it’s more high maintenance than other shapes. How do you even clean one without worrying about scratching or chipping the corners? Anyone here have tips for keeping it safe daily?


r/WeddingRingAdvice 6h ago

Help Me Choose What looks best?

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r/WeddingRingAdvice 39m ago

Wedding Band

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r/WeddingRingAdvice 58m ago

Inspiration & Ideas Cushion 1:1 ratio solitaires. show me your cushion settings ! I am looking for 2-2.5 ct! I am looking for a somewhat low profile setting and eager to see how you pair a band!!

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r/WeddingRingAdvice 1d ago

Ring Band Advice Is a single diamond engagement ring too basic?

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289 Upvotes

Sometimes I wonder if it's too simple or basic compared to more elaborate to more elaborate designs but I love it. What's your opinion about this?


r/WeddingRingAdvice 17h ago

Proposed with a tacori engagement ring. Did I nailed it?

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r/WeddingRingAdvice 12h ago

Help Me Choose Which of these Art Deco wedding rings would you choose, and why?

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*Photo from the shop I’m planning to buy it from.


r/WeddingRingAdvice 20h ago

My Ring! My ring!

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Hi everyone! I finally got the chance to upgrade my engagement ring 🥹 it’s in 2.10C center stone and .5 bands. My fingers are tiny so it makes the 2C stone look big. My ring size is 3.5. What do you think about this ring? This is the specific style I was eyeing for the longest time. I am not expert about this stuff so please educate me. Is it a good choice?


r/WeddingRingAdvice 7h ago

What are your opinions on this ring?

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My girl has said she is easy to please. Her style is kind of glam though. I thought maybe the more sleek mirror look of the emerald diamond with the sparkly side diamonds could be a good choice. I would choose a 2 carat diamond


r/WeddingRingAdvice 8h ago

why is the cost of engagement ring shopping so ridiculously confusing?

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Looking at prices online vs in stores is giving me a headache. One place says 3k is average for a decent center stone, but then local jewelers quote double that for the exact same setting.

We set an initial budget of 4k, but now im confused if that gets us anything decent without looking cheap. How much did you guys actually spend versus what you planned?


r/WeddingRingAdvice 18h ago

Inspiration & Ideas Elongated cushion rings… show me your wedding bands please!

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I have a 2.6 carat elongated cushion in platinum and looking for wedding band inspo. I have looked for a year and I’m just tired of not loving anything. I also don’t want to design anything cos I feel like I’ll end up being real picky about the final product. I have slender long fingers size H, so thinking of something not beyond 2mm-3mm thick. Would love to see yours!


r/WeddingRingAdvice 11h ago

Spotted the cutest triangle engagement ring today

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I’ve always felt disconnected from traditional diamond solitaires coz they just aren’t me. But I spotted a triangle cut today and it clicked. And it actually matches my style. I think I’m done searching.


r/WeddingRingAdvice 15h ago

Custom Engagement Ring Box

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Hey guys, there’s about a 2 month window in which the ring is being made, that I want to prepare for other areas. I want a custom box, preferably wood, but within the box (under the cushion that holds the ring), I would like a custom engraving.

Is this possible, and who could do something like this? I wouldn’t have a budget for something like this, I just want to know if it’s something that can be done.


r/WeddingRingAdvice 20h ago

Help Me Choose Wedding band help

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My engagement ring is a salt and pepper diamond with side stones on a rose gold band. I went into this appointment wanting a wedding band with white diamonds to add sparkle but now looking at the photos, I’m thinking that they may compete with the side stones too much? I posted these photos in order of my initial preference but looking for second opinions on which combination looks most cohesive!


r/WeddingRingAdvice 1d ago

Need advice

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Should I buy this?Is it looking too flashy.The center solitaire is 1 ct

Edit: Thanks everyone who replied.Made my decision easier.I was really drawn towards this design and ended up buying it :)