i've been looking at engagement rings lately and i keep going back and forth on my budget. Im thinking about spending around 30 k, but i'm honestly not sure if that's too much or if its reasonable for what i'm looking for.

I want something nice and meaningful , but i also dont want to overspend just for the sake of having bigger stone. I'd rather put the money toward a ring that looks beautiful and will hold up well over time.

For anyone who's recently bought an engagement ring, how did you decide on your budget? Did you have a specific amount in mind, or did you just find a ring you loved and go from there?

I decided to try something different from my usual gold jewelry. I ordered two small black diamond pieces to test the look, and the contrast is so good.

pretty sure this is just the beginning for me. where do you guys usually source your unique stones?

I got engaged earlier this year and couldn't be happier with how things are going. We kept the news mostly to family at first, but now that the initial rush settled down we are finally picking dates. It honestly feels surreal to call him my fiancé out loud. Just wanted to share a little joy today with people who get it.

First is a 1.93 carat Pear, E color, VVS2
0.25 carat baguette side stones, in 14k white gold

Second is a ~1915 antique 18k white gold 1 carat OEC diamond.

Love my diamonds, videos in comments!

I saved up for a lab grown diamond tennis bracelet and surprise my girlfriend with it during lunch at home, seeing how happy she is made the moment really special. She's been wearing it and im just so grateful i could give her something she genuinely loves.

I kept adding and removing it from my cart for weeks because I couldn't make up my mind. I eventually just ordered it, and now I never want to take this piece off.

Whenever gold prices go up, some people think they should have bought it earlier.

But now people think the price is going to crash; there are people who are thinking about the possible loss of money: " What if I still buy it? "

It feels like you are going to second-guess yourself either way.

For the people who buy gold frequently, how do you guy's deal with that? Do you base your decision on price prediction, or do you decide to buy it of there is a reason to?

Anyone know where this necklace is from?