Planning to propose in a few months, what should I look for in a good value engagement ring? - eviltoast

My SO and I discussed that engagement rings shouldn’t be expensive.

What should I look for in good value rings? Lab grown diamonds? Fake diamonds? gold? white gold? silver? platinum?

Also, what kind of cut? Moissante vs Lab grown?

  • Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone
    13·
    5 months ago

    I went with moissanite and it was perfect. Just don’t go too big or it will be obvious that it’s not a diamond, because normal folks can’t afford huge diamonds.

    I went to a local jeweler and they ordered in the moissanite for me, then affixed it to one of their rings. The entire thing was around $350.

    • MajorHavoc@programming.dev
      6·
      5 months ago

      Just don’t go too big or it will be obvious that it’s not a diamond, because normal folks can’t afford huge diamonds.

      Good point. But as someone who bought a diamond and still regrets it, I hope these younger wiser folks can embrace and normalize avoiding diamonds.

      Anytime I see a wedding ring that’s clearly not a diamond, my respect for that union raises immediately.