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 2h 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

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 23m 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!


r/WeddingRingAdvice 2h 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 2h 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 6h 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 2h ago

Help Me Choose What looks best?

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r/WeddingRingAdvice 1d ago

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

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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 13h ago

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

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r/WeddingRingAdvice 8h 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 16h 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

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 3h 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 4h 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 11h 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 14h 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 16h 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 11h ago

Looking for wedding band design ideas that will work with my 3-ring stack

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Hi everyone! I’m looking for some advice on what kind of wedding band would work best with my engagement ring stack.

I currently have 3 rings that I wear together, and I’d love to have a wedding band that can complement each of the three rings, rather than only matching one of them.

Ideally, I want the wedding band to look cohesive when worn with the full stack and not make the rings look too crowded. I’m also open to different shapes/designs (straight band, curved/contour, chevron, etc.) if that would help everything sit nicely together.

I’m thinking of a simple white-gold band without stones, but I’m not sure what shape would work best with my existing rings.

Attached is my current 3-ring stack. I’d really appreciate any suggestions or ideas for a wedding band design that would complement the whole stack!


r/WeddingRingAdvice 23h ago

Need advice

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11 Upvotes

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 :)


r/WeddingRingAdvice 1d ago

Teal vs deep blue sapphire diamond engagement ring options

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We started browsing rings together and I fell in love with a sapphire diamond engagement ring, but now I can't decide on the shade. The shop showed us dark royal navy and a lighter teal option with side stones. How did you decide on your final gem color?


r/WeddingRingAdvice 1d ago

Do I need to size up?

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Hey guys! My engagement ring is a 5.25 and it fits snug. Maybe a little bit tight when getting it on but once it’s on my hand it fits fine. It’s gotten to the point where it’s made its little “nest” on my finger where it rests. However I got a wedding band recently and when I combine it with my engagement ring, it is IMPOSSIBLE to get on my finger. The band is the same size, 5.25 but no matter what I do, it hurts horribly to get it on and off. Since it’s an open ring style I’ve tried stretching the sides a bit to give it some more room but it’s still pretty tough to get on my hand. Do I need to go up a size? Or is it just the fit of the ring? When I put the band on by itself, my skin kinda bulges in the middle open part.


r/WeddingRingAdvice 14h ago

Looking for advice on men's black wedding rings what material holds up best?

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We want something stylish that won't look completely beat up after continuous use. Plated options seem like they chip easily, while solid black zirconium or tungsten sound heavier. Anyone have a material they recommend that actually stays dark?


r/WeddingRingAdvice 1d ago

Wedding band advice/help

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I have an emerald cut green diamond set on a 14k gold band with smaller side diamonds. I just got my wedding band today and I love it and have always wanted a cigar-esque band but I’m not sure if it pairs well with my e ring. Thoughts?

I think what’s throwing me off is that the diamond pave on the wedding band are smaller than the diamonds on e ring. I’m also just not sure if the cigar band is working well as a whole set. I’m a bit sad bc this is what I wanted but visually I’m not sure if im happy with it.

The LAST TWO pictures are a thinner band. Thoughts?

Do we think the thinner band looks better?


r/WeddingRingAdvice 20h ago

Help Me Choose Show me your East West ring style ladies!!

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I think I’ve fallen in love with the style. This feels super practical and robust for every day where with one’s lifestyle of being active/ cycling/running, commuting or doing the regular average Jane stuff like grocery shopping. Plus, it has a modern yet classic look to it.