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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?

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[โ€“] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 17 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I spent more than I should have about 3 years ago, but I HIGHLY recommend the lab diamonds. I was able to get better quality for less price.

I looked into Moissante, and whether or not you should get that is really up to her. A doofus like me would never know it's not a diamond, but many people would. Definitely DO NOT try to pass it off as a diamond, because she'll find out one way or another. If you were proposing to me, (don't get your hopes up, I'm taken) and told me that we could save a thousand dollars by going with Moissante, I'd be all for it because I'm cheap and tradition doesn't mean much to me, but most people aren't like me.

I know it's tricky to get information without ruining the surprise, so what I did was send her a message while I was at work: "The girls here are having a debate on whether or not a fake diamond is acceptable for an engagement ring. ๐Ÿ˜‚". Her response told me everything I needed to know about Moissante.

Good luck! Don't forget to invite us to the wedding!

[โ€“] Nollij@sopuli.xyz 10 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The surprise shouldn't be that you're about to propose. The surprise should be in how you choose to propose.

Unless the ring's details are part of the surprise (which they could be, if it's meaningful to the couple), clear and open communication should be preferred

[โ€“] Flax_vert@feddit.uk 2 points 4 months ago

Yeah, my parents already had the wedding booked by the time my dad had proposed ๐Ÿคฃ