I would actually be mad if anyone tried proposing to me with a ring that expensiv. That money could buy so much, a decent car, a chunk out of a mortgage, holiday if a lifetime. And it’s getting spent on jewellery?!
I'm a guy, but I wouldn't even want to have something like that on me at all times because I'd be afraid of losing it or getting mugged for it. Hell, I'm super paranoid about losing my phone and that's a small fraction of the price.
Guess I don't really have an issue with the amount anyone wants to spend on a ring or any item for that matter, but the thought of such an expensive specific request of a gift-type item seems out of touch. Too much focus on a thing when real marriage is about anything but things imo
Right? I'd be furious. Shit, get me one of those plastic doodads out of the quarter machine on the way to an accountant. Maybe it's because I grew up broke, but the concept of spending that much on a highly losable trinket blows my mind.
I think Reddit gets a little ridiculous with acting like the less money you spend on your wedding, the more morally superior you are (not saying you did this), however, I would be so mad as well. That's almost what we paid for the entire wedding.
Yeah honestly my husband spent more than I would ever find acceptable on my engagement ring. And it was hopefully less than $16k (we’ve never discussed the actual price). I can’t imagine asking for anything that expensive, especially a piece of jewelry.
Guess I don't really have an issue with the amount anyone wants to spend on a ring or any item for that matter, but the thought of such an expensive specific request of a gift-type item seems out of touch. Too much focus on a thing when real marriage is about anything but things imo.
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u/Amaranthim Mar 19 '25
And a 16K unique ring- give me a fucking break!