Wedding Ring Vs. Engagement Ring

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There are pretty good reasons for it.


Like the subject above, WTF is the difference really?
Could someone explain why you would spend R5000+ for a Engagement ring then when the wedding comes you spend R10 000+ for another ring to say you are married?
 
It's because we were programmed to do it that way... even if you do not believe in giving a ring, try getting your future wife to buy into "not getting a ring" :D
 
Get a simple wedding ring and join the 2 together for one ring
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TBlaar said:
It's because we were programmed to do it that way... even if you do not believe in giving a ring, try getting your future wife to buy into "not getting a ring" :D
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Or a musket
 
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I never expected or wanted an engagement ring. Firstly, I hate jewelry. Secondly, I think spending all that money on two rings is pointless. The engagement ring I got was a family heirloom and is now safely locked away. We wanted our wedding rings to be custom made and spent our cash on those instead of buying me a fancy schmancy engagement ring I'll never wear.
 
TBlaar said:
It's because we were programmed to do it that way... even if you do not believe in giving a ring, try getting your future wife to buy into "not getting a ring" :D
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Lols too old school for that stuff.

Ike_009 said:
Get a simple wedding ring and join the 2 together for one ring
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Sounds promising, any recommendations on local retailers?

BlackSwan said:
I never expected or wanted an engagement ring. Firstly, I hate jewelry. Secondly, I think spending all that money on two rings is pointless. The engagement ring I got was a family heirloom and is now safely locked away. We wanted our wedding rings to be custom made and spent our cash on those instead of buying me a fancy schmancy engagement ring I'll never wear.
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Since you provide details, do you have any details on the places used to custom?
 
I can honestly say it all unfortunately depends on the girl involved. Ironically most of the females want the splashy ring that costs way to much money = just to show off to their family and friends. You get a few of us who prefer simpler and cheaper rings. I am one of those, IF I ever get engaged the ring may not cost more than R1500 and our wedding bands must be plain and simple. I refuse to spend that much money on rings that could rather go towards a down payment on a house.
 
Vernon White made ours from scratch including the actual shape of the band and engraving inside and out. Both of us were extremely happy with their work. My husband hates cheap jewelry and it was his idea to use Vernon White. Think they cost R10000 total ... can't remember.
 
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I was also surprised when i heard you had to have two rings... I have also already told the bf i do not see the point of two rings and when we do get married the engagement ring will also be the wedding ring
 
Wenzdayz said:
I was also surprised when i heard you had to have two rings... I have also already told the bf i do not see the point of two rings and when we do get married the engagement ring will also be the wedding ring
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Technically though... He has a PS4 because of you... Soooo...

I propoesed in December, and the way I understand it, the Engagement ring is supposed to be the expensive one, and the wedding ring just a "band"
 
Tom said:
Technically though... He has a PS4 because of you... Soooo...

I propoesed in December, and the way I understand it, the Engagement ring is supposed to be the expensive one, and the wedding ring just a "band"
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HAHAHAHA A PS4 THAT HE DOES NOT GET TO USE AS IM THE ONLY ONE PLAYING ON IT.... ALTHOUGH WE DI GET AN EXTRA REMOTE NOW SO WE WILL BE PLAYING TOGETHER NOW.
Ja the 2nd ring is just a "band" but i still dont see the point honestly in having 2 rings... its a money making scheme in my opinion
 
I only bought my wife one ring, but it was what she wanted. A custom designed platinum ring with a moerse diamond in the center. Trust me on this, it was expensive. The general rule of thumb for a wedding ring is 3 times your monthly salary. :)
 
Tom said:
I propoesed in December
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Neo said:
I only bought my wife one ring, but it was what she wanted. A custom designed platinum ring with a moerse diamond in the center. Trust me on this, it was expensive. The general rule of thumb for a wedding ring is 3 times your monthly salary. :)
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That's an eye opener.
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Wyvern said:
It is madness, which is why I shall put my foot down when it is my turn, I refuse to have that much money wasted on an accessory
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While I do agree its excessive, I do feel like its best to spend a decent amount on a Ring, but nothing more than whats affordable... I bought a Ring from Browns Jeweler, and they guarantee they will buy back your ring for life... That was a pretty big selling point for me because it shows they have a huge amount of faith in their product... And if at some stage later on in life the Mrs wants to "upgrade" the option is there...
 
Tom said:
While I do agree its excessive, I do feel like its best to spend a decent amount on a Ring, but nothing more than whats affordable... I bought a Ring from Browns Jeweler, and they guarantee they will buy back your ring for life... That was a pretty big selling point for me because it shows they have a huge amount of faith in their product... And if at some stage later on in life the Mrs wants to "upgrade" the option is there...
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Like I said I am one of the few who thinks its wasteful to spend money on a flashy rock with shiny stones in it. I am just to practical maybe, plus I have never really seen an engagement/wedding ring that I will just have to have. I also have definite ideas about a wedding - I dont intend to spend R100 000 - R500 000 on a wedding day either.
 
3 times monthly salary was something that De Beers put in an advert, to sell more diamonds.... and until today we all still do it. (Well, I didn't except if you take 3 x what's left after everything was paid :D )
 
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