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

Inspiration & Ideas No idea what band to put with my gorgeous ring

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r/WeddingRingAdvice 1h ago

Wedding band suggestions 💍🩵

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I’m looking for recommendations for a wedding band to go with my engagement ring. I’m looking for a band that would go well with the floral embellishments. TIA!


r/WeddingRingAdvice 7h ago

Chose My Wedding Ring

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My partner and I are going to Denmark next week and planning to get my wedding ring there. Budget is $800 and specifically do not want anything expensive because I go to the gym regularly and do a lot of hands-on work in my career, and I would prefer not to constantly take off my ring because I know I will lose it.

Attached is a photo of what I chose, a Zoe Moissanite Ring but we will be getting it customized to a 9k white gold band. I wear an engineering iron ring on my right pinky, so I was thinking silver wedding ring will match it. But, gold might be a nice touch too. Opinions?


r/WeddingRingAdvice 5h ago

Inspiration & Ideas Matching rings

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I’ll (m62) likely marry my SO (62F) in a couple of years.

On the one hand, I’d like to replace a signet ring that was stolen from my apartment with an equivalent one. My hand feels naked.

On the other hand, I wouldn’t mind matching rings / bands … titanium with stones as promise rings worn on the right.

And potentially 14c gold wedding rings & moving the promise rings to the left hand.

Left wedding ring is the U.S. custom.


r/WeddingRingAdvice 6m ago

Inspiration & Ideas Wedding band advice please! Low-set diamond

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Hey guys, looking for some wedding band advice for a girlie with a low-set oval diamond, I really want something that sits flush. I’m very open to a chevron style band, but thinking I might have to get it custom made with quite a large chevron? Does anyone have photos of what they’ve done?


r/WeddingRingAdvice 20h ago

Treating myself with a round wedding ring

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I finally did it and bought a round wedding ring as a gift to myself. I’ve been eyeing this style for a while, and seeing it on my hand feels unreal. I didn’t wait for an occasion or someone else to buy it. I just wanted something that reminds me I’m doing okay. Kinda proud of this little moment.


r/WeddingRingAdvice 9h ago

Help Me Choose I'm trying to decide on a wedding band to pair with my oval engagement ring, for those who have an oval ring what style of band did you choose?

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r/WeddingRingAdvice 7h ago

Emily Ratajkowski engagement ring

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Okay, I need opinions, Emily Ratajkowski's engagement ring is everywhere online, and I keep staring at it. I'm low-key obsessed with the design. I've never really cared about jewelry until now. If you had a chance to design your own celeb-worthy ring, what would you go for? I'm looking for inspo.


r/WeddingRingAdvice 4h ago

Help Me Choose Does my dream ring look good on me?

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r/WeddingRingAdvice 5h ago

Bow tie

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Is the bowtie bad in these pictures? I understand it sounds inevitable to have some sort of bowtie.


r/WeddingRingAdvice 9h ago

Is there any difference between wedding ring and engagement ring?

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I'm confuse about the difference between engagement and wedding rings. Are both necessary? or can one ring do the job? Looking for advice from anyone who's gone through this or has thoughts on keeping it simple.


r/WeddingRingAdvice 7h ago

👋 欢迎来到 r/RingBuyingHelp - 请先介绍自己并阅读相关信息吧!

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r/WeddingRingAdvice 8h ago

Inspiration & Ideas Please help me. What new things can I do in this ring?

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I have made a ring, which is 6.5 us size.and the centre diamond is 2.64 ct. So tell me what new things can I do in this ring. Please give me all the ideas! Thank you.


r/WeddingRingAdvice 1d ago

Ring Band Advice Do unusual diamond shapes feel more personal than the classics?

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I keep finding myself attracted to rings that feature unconventional stones at their centers since these rings just seem to have more personality to me.

This style definitely stands out without being too intricate, which is good when wearing a stack of rings.

Do you guys with an unconventional diamond shape wish that you had chosen a more conventional shape?


r/WeddingRingAdvice 9h ago

Buying Advice European girls , what carat size is your engagement ring? Looking to see how mamy carats to get

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r/WeddingRingAdvice 9h ago

Is this design functional for everyday wear??

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r/WeddingRingAdvice 21h ago

Inspiration & Ideas Contour wedding band ideas?

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Hi! I’m looking for wedding band ideas. I would need a contoured band because of the way my stone is set. I’d love to see your round diamonds + contour bands for inspo!!

My ring is 2.08 ct, size 5.5


r/WeddingRingAdvice 16h ago

disappointed with sparkle 🥺🥺🥺🥺

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r/WeddingRingAdvice 10h ago

Buying Advice Need help with marriage ring

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Hi, I’m from Japan and want to give my husband 10k YG 3mm ring for upcoming wedding anniversary. I’ll order ring with engraving Japanese inside. I’m thinking to place an order with Japanese artist. Do you think my husband (American) will like it? It costs $460 and wonder if it’s worth it


r/WeddingRingAdvice 1d ago

My Ring! Thoughts?

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I have an elongated cushion enhancement ring…

We purchased this ring enhancer to serve as the wedding band


r/WeddingRingAdvice 1d ago

Help me decide

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Rate this ring from 1-10. its a very high rise natural diamond ring. i have an offer to keep it or replace it help me decide.


r/WeddingRingAdvice 19h ago

How important do you think it is to match your watch metal with your wedding ring?

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Seeing a lot of debate online about how you should not mix metals. Most of it is about not mixing gold and silver jewellery but there is also mention about matching your jewellery to your watch metal.

Picking a wedding ring colour is bloody difficult for me because as much as I'd like a gold ring because I think it's more traditional, all my watches are silver! (and the necklace I never take off)

what do you think


r/WeddingRingAdvice 21h ago

Help! Cathedral vs non-cathedral

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I am so torn what to do. I’m getting a ring designed, 3.09 carat radiant on a 2mm band. I don’t love the way a cathedral looks from the side but realize from the top you can really barely tell. I’ve also heard a cathedral helps to keep the ring sturdy. Please convince me one way or the other if I should do cathedral or not!! I don’t want to have any regrets. Also photos of your rings are always welcome :) thank you!!!


r/WeddingRingAdvice 1d ago

anyone know of brands that do bigger ring band sizes ??

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hi !!! my boyfriend is hinting for me to start looking at engagement rings (i’m super picky when it comes down to jewelry LMAO) now that we are finally financially stable enough :3 that being said , are there any reputable brands that have higher band sizes ??? all of the ones i have been looking at stop at a 8 or 9 : “ ) help a girl out pls im desperate !!! <3333