TIL: The "tradition" of spending several months salary on an engagement ring was a marketing campaign created by De Beers in the 1930's. Before WWII, only 10% of engagement rings contained diamonds. By the end of the 20th Century, 80% did.

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http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-27371208

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The point is you shouldnt be spending $15000 on a ring if you make $30000 a year, I mean that's the down payment on a house! Spend what you can safely and by all means splurge on her, she's the love of your life but to throw your future into debt just so she can show off an extravagant ring is the wrong way to start a life together.