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Engagement Ring Reports from $100 to $211
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| Ring | Stone | Carat | Shape | Metal | Year | What the buyer reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | – | – | – | other | – | Sterling-silver-plated travel rings bought by an engaged (not yet married) couple, each ring under $100, for wear while traveling |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Found at a pawn shop after getting engaged; not a traditional-looking engagement ring but exactly what she wanted |
| $100 | No stone (plain band) | – | – | other | – | Handmade wooden ring chosen for sentimental wood type, not price |
| £100 | – | – | – | – | – | Didn't fit her |
| £100 | – | – | – | – | – | Chose metal and gemstone over a diamond for ethical reasons; bought a fair few years before the comment |
| £100 | – | – | – | – | 2020 | Husband kept it cheap knowing writer would lose it; already needed replacing |
| £100 | – | – | – | – | – | Same ring later reused as her wedding ring since she rarely wears jewellery |
| £100 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Aquamarine centre stone with a lifetime warranty included; often mistaken for a diamond |
| £100 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | – | Had a tiny diamond only visible under magnification |
| £100 | No stone (plain band) | – | – | other | – | Silver ring with no stone, bought when skint after buying a house |
| £100 | – | – | – | – | – | Bought at a flea market, later found to be worth far more than paid |
| £100 | – | – | – | – | 1994 | Final year at university, funded by a work placement cheque |
| £100 | – | – | – | – | – | Taking a ring-making class to craft it himself for under £100 |
| £100 | – | – | – | – | 2004 | Picked out together at a secondhand jewellery store; married 19 years at time of comment |
| £100 | – | – | – | – | – | Antique ring with four small pink sapphires, found on a pub crawl through the jewellery quarter |
| £100 | – | – | – | – | – | First ring wasn't liked |
| £100 | – | – | – | white gold | 2008 | About 15 years before the comment; ring since lost after a house move |
| £100 | – | – | – | – | – | Money was tight at the time |
| €100 | – | – | – | – | 2013 | Bought while on holiday; replaced an earlier ring, his grandmother's, that broke |
| £100 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | 2022 | Wanted a coloured stone, not a solitaire diamond; ring secondhand on eBay, matching wedding band later found on Etsy |
| $100 | No stone (plain band) | – | – | – | – | A well-off boyfriend intentionally gave a cheap costume-jewelry ring, reportedly to push his partner into leaving him |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Writer's brother bought it during Sears' going-out-of-business discount sale |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Wife picked her own ring, about $100 |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Writer says it was probably less than $100; wanted to spend money on the wedding instead |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Writer says typical paychecks where she lives run $1-2k |
| $100 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 2 ct | emerald | – | – | Cheap everyday emerald-cut ring bought so the inherited heirloom ring stays safe; easily replaced if lost |
| $100 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | 2023 | Cubic zirconia stand-in ring worn at the gym and pool instead of the real one |
| $100 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | 2023 | Partner's ring broke after a couple of months but was cheap to replace since it wasn't meant to be worn long-term |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | 1993 | Proposed with a $100 ring bought at JCPenney as a broke grad student; married almost 30 years, still their most cherished ring despite pricier anniversary rings since |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | Green moissanite ring bought on a Black Friday or Cyber Monday sale, for under $100 |
| $100 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | – | Non-diamond ring her sister-in-law dismissed as not a real ring; writer says she loves it regardless |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2021 | Sterling silver 2ct moissanite solitaire bought as a cheaper everyday stand-in for her custom diamond engagement ring; confirmed genuine by a local gemologist |
| $100 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | platinum | – | Husband bought a plain solitaire diamond ring on a platinum band from a pawn shop while they were broke college students; appraised at $600 to confirm it was a real diamond |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2024 | Sterling silver moissanite ring bought to try styles, under $100; vendor not stated |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2024 | Second sterling silver moissanite ring bought to try styles, under $100, from Kuololit |
| $100 | No stone (plain band) | – | – | gold | – | Plain gold band with no stone, bought at the mall as the engagement ring |
| $100 | Other gemstone | – | – | other | – | Aquamarine stone in a silver ring, bought within a self-imposed $100 limit |
| $100 | Other gemstone | – | – | white gold | – | Moss agate center stone on a white-gold-plated Etsy band |
| C$100 | No stone (plain band) | – | – | other | 2008 | Plain silver band bought while poor students; wife refused a fancier replacement later |
| C$100 | – | – | – | other | – | Silver ring instead of gold, personal preference; partner could have afforded something fancier |
| £100 | – | – | – | – | 2024 | Writer says she doesn't wear it |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | 2024 | Original ring couldn't be resized |
| $100 | Other gemstone | – | – | other | – | Engagement ring is silver with a blue topaz center stone; wedding band is gold vermeil |
| A$100 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Purple gemstone ring from Etsy worn on weekends |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Ex-husband complained about the low price of this ring |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Simple thin gold band worn instead of real ring during swimming, gardening and other rough activities |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Second, fancier backup ring worn for the same rough activities |
| €100 | – | – | – | – | – | Picked without a diamond due to a tight budget; meant a lot despite the low cost |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | A 1960s-era ring bought at a thrift shop |
| A$100 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | A cubic zirconia ring the writer fell in love with; partner was embarrassed by it even though she loved it |
| A$100 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Now wears a 2ct moissanite instead; says neither ring mattered as much as the marriage itself |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | 2020 | Bought a cheap fake replacement ring online about 5 years after her real engagement ring, to reduce stress of wearing the real one |
| £100 | – | – | – | – | – | Bought from Etsy; partner's matching ring cost the same amount |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Writer calls it perfect and sees no need to spend more to make a ring feel special |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Writer now wonders if $100 was too little, joking that maybe her partner doesn't like her |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Writer's first engagement ring, bought when young |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Writer calls it her wedding ring, bought at a local market; says it proves an affordable ring can still be loved |
| A$100 | – | – | – | – | – | First marriage in the 1990s; rings were pierced onto the body, price includes the piercer's fee |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | Several additional eternity and half-eternity moissanite bands in silver, each under this amount |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Travel ring bought on sale, originally listed at $200; doesn't match her real ring closely but she wanted something to wear |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Moissanite travel set, sized up for finger swelling on beach vacations, price covers the set |
| $100 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | A $100 cubic zirconia 'Iris' style ring from modgents.com worn as an everyday work stand-in for her real engagement ring |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | Sterling silver moissanite ring, under $100 |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | Inexpensive silver-and-moissanite set worn for daily housework instead of risking a fine jewelry ring |
| $100 | Sapphire | – | – | other | 2025 | White sapphire and sterling silver ring bought on a Zales sale as a placeholder while the main ring wasn't ready |
| C$100 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2025 | First of three custom silver travel rings made this year, about $100 CAD |
| C$100 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2025 | Second of three custom silver travel rings, about $100 CAD |
| C$100 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2025 | Third of three, from Doveggs during a 20% off sale, about $100 CAD |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Bought for gold value only at a pawn shop; worn more than the original $2.5k ring |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | 2025 | Bought a ready-made ring to wear while traveling instead of a custom replica, under $100 |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Wedding band bought separately from Macy's; married 10 years, rings rarely worn since both jobs are unsafe for rings |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Cheap dupe used for travel that she says looks real and gives no stress |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | The everyday ring writer actually wears now, even though the couple can afford far more |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | 2025 | Bought a cheap lookalike ring to wear in places she considered less safe, such as parts of South America |
| $100 | Lab-created coloured stone | – | – | – | 2025 | Gift from partner, lab-grown gemstone ring from a jewelry maker on Etsy, under $100. |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | 2 ct DEW moissanite in sterling silver bought wholesale from China; under $100 including shipping |
| $100 | Other gemstone | – | – | other | – | First engagement ring was quartz set in sterling silver, still worn on the right hand; whole wedding cost under $12,000 |
| $100 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | – | Original engagement ring cost $100; later replaced with a handmade silver ring and added garnets for their 10th anniversary |
| $100 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | – | Describes a tiny diamond; happily married over a decade at time of comment |
| $100 | – | – | – | gold | – | Called it her wedding ring; simple gold band; kept the whole wedding to about $1,500 |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Married at 22 on a tight budget; has since gotten an unpriced dream-ring upgrade as income grew |
| $100 | Natural diamond | – | – | white gold | – | 1980s ring with a flawed small stone, returned and replaced in yellow gold, later upgraded to a 1/3 carat marquise bought on installment |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | A friend's cheap cluster engagement ring from 30 years ago wore out; the couple now buys a new travel/vacation ring for about $100 each trip |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Writer's own engagement ring |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Cost of resizing his grandmother's ring for the writer to wear |
| £100 | – | – | – | – | – | Bought on sale; eternity style with very small diamonds |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | cushion | – | – | Amazon moissanite dupe worn while traveling to protect her real ring |
| $100 | Other gemstone | – | – | other | – | A friend's steel and cubic-zirconia decoy engagement ring for travel, bought for about $100; she said she almost preferred it to her real ring for the sparkle. |
| $100 | Lab-created coloured stone | – | – | other | 2022 | Lab-created blue sapphire with a lab white sapphire halo on a sterling silver band; chose silver over platinum due to a gold allergy and platinum's cost |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2021 | Silver and moissanite ring worn almost daily for five years, cleaned with dish soap and glass cleaner, still sparkles |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2022 | Cheap silver ring from Amazon worn daily for four years including bartending work, held up with only normal wear |
| $100 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | 2026 | Boyfriend proposed with a Walmart ring that cost under 100 |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | 2026 | Regularly buys duplicate rings from this vendor for around this price |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | 2026 | Fiance bought her a cheap lookalike in a style she'd originally wanted; doesn't resemble her real ring but serves the purpose |
| $100 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | – | Fiancé proposed with a placeholder $100 ring two months earlier while they save for her dream ring |
| C$100 | – | – | – | – | – | Terse answer with no further detail given |
| C$100 | – | – | – | other | – | Writer's own ring is etched titanium; was very happy with it |
| $100 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | 2025 | Asked for several interchangeable colorful rings around $100 each instead of one expensive ring, to add to over time |
| 100 | – | – | – | – | – | Wife didn't want pricey items; bought from Couple Lab instead of a diamond ring |
| 100 | – | – | – | – | – | Cheap rings under $100 each used for their initial mutual proposal, before designing the real rings |
| 100 | Other gemstone | – | – | other | – | Silver paw-shaped ring with stones from a local artisan who donates part of profits to animal shelters |
| $100 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | A small cubic zirconia starter ring bought when money was tight early in the relationship; upgraded twice since at later milestones |
| £100 | – | – | – | – | – | Her own engagement ring, bought when she proposed; also bought her husband's ring but didn't give its price |
| £100 | – | – | – | – | 2006 | Says an engagement ring doesn't need to be expensive |
| $100 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | – | Under $100, writer says she isn't focused on material value |
| $100 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | 2026 | A simulated stone ring, currently a fiancee, prioritized staying within budget over stone type |
| $100 | – | – | – | rose gold | – | A simple 1mm rose gold band worn daily instead of her actual wedding set |
| $100 | – | – | – | – | – | Bought while she and her husband were still poor students; now hoping for a proper upgrade ring from him |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | Silver and moissanite ring bought a while ago from Kuololit on AliExpress for under $100 |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | Silver and moissanite ring from Samstin on AliExpress, under $100 |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2026 | 6x9mm stone, about 2.5ct equivalent, sterling silver from an AliExpress seller |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | oval | other | 2026 | 6x9mm oval center stone in sterling silver from an AliExpress seller |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2026 | Combined price for a two-ring stack, not a single ring |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | round | – | 2026 | Separate round-cut ring from the same vendor, shown alongside the stack above |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2026 | Cyan moissanite in a jubilee-cut faceting, pave setting, sterling silver, size 8 |
| $103 | Natural diamond | – | – | – | 1976 | Bought together with very little money at the diamond district; about 50 years before this 2026 comment. |
| $105 | Other gemstone | – | emerald | white gold | 2007 | Emerald cut aquamarine framed with small diamonds |
| £109 | – | – | – | – | 1999 | Chosen by her after visiting several jewellers; she says it looks nicer than some pricier rings |
| $110 | – | – | – | – | 2023 | $60 base price, $110 total once a ring size change was factored in |
| $115 | No stone (plain band) | – | – | – | 2018 | Plain ring with no stone, kept cheap intentionally |
| $117 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2022 | 5-carat moissanite solitaire, Tiffany-style setting, rhodium-plated sterling silver flash-plated in platinum; price included tax |
| $117 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Bought a moissanite ring on Amazon; the same ring was found for $50 on AliExpress from the same seller |
| $120 | Moissanite | – | emerald | other | 2023 | Sterling silver, 18k white-gold plated emerald-cut w/ tapered baguettes; ordered via Amazon try-before-you-buy for a review, GRA cert included, returned afterward |
| £120 | – | – | – | – | – | Meant to be temporary but still worn 11 years later |
| £120 | – | – | – | – | – | Bought on sale |
| $120 | Moissanite | – | oval | yellow gold | – | 1.5ct oval moissanite ring in 10k yellow gold from Kuololit on AliExpress. |
| £120 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Buyer picked out her own ring herself; cubic-zirconia stone, liked its shape |
| $120 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2023 | Sterling silver travel replica; writer's real diamond rings are kept as heirlooms |
| $120 | Other gemstone | – | – | other | 2023 | Unusual silver and amber ring twisted to look like branches; shop had open communication and good reviews |
| $120 | Other gemstone | – | – | gold | – | 10k gold ring with a large cubic zirconia stone |
| A$120 | – | – | – | – | – | Made together at a workshop class while on holiday; engagement rings aren't customary for this couple |
| A$120 | Lab-grown diamond | – | – | – | – | Artificial diamond bought from a pawn shop; still worn today |
| €120 | – | – | – | – | – | A modest token ring; recipient had no interest in a bigger engagement ring and wears it beside her wedding ring |
| £120 | – | – | – | – | 2005 | Ring for current partner of 20 years, later replaced |
| $120 | – | – | – | – | – | Didn't feel they needed an expensive ring yet; plans to upgrade later in life. |
| $120 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 0.45 ct | – | yellow gold | – | 0.45ct yellow-gold solitaire bought online as a final sale after researching GIA/AGSL cut proportions; low price eased the worry of buying sight unseen |
| $120 | – | – | – | – | – | Writer bought her fiance a ring for special occasions, came bundled with a rubber ring for daily wear |
| £120 | – | – | – | – | 2021 | Original ring bought in 2021 |
| £120 | – | – | – | – | – | Bought from a high-street jeweller and has lasted 7 years; told her then-boyfriend she'd be disappointed if he spent more given other priorities |
| A$120 | Moissanite | – | emerald | gold | 2026 | 2ct emerald cut moissanite, 14k hollow gold band bought on AliExpress, gold verified real at a cash-for-gold shop |
| $120 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2022 | Etsy moissanite ring sent in wrong size; return shipping to India would cost over half the ring price |
| $125 | Lab-grown diamond | – | – | – | – | Three-row lab-created-diamond band; writer says no one notices it isn't natural |
| €125 | Other gemstone | – | – | other | – | Sterling silver alexandrite ring bought as a placeholder; writer loves it too much to want to upgrade now |
| A$125 | – | – | – | – | – | Still married after three kids and fifteen years |
| £125 | – | – | – | – | – | Gave a range of about £100-150; says prices have risen since he bought it some years back |
| £125 | Other gemstone | – | – | white gold | 2023 | Engagement ring about £125, wedding band about £150; writer separately estimated the whole set at about £375 in another comment; both need rhodium plating |
| £125 | Other gemstone | – | pear | white gold | 2021 | Tiny pear-shaped white gold and cubic zirconia ring; no one has ever asked about the stone or cost. |
| £125 | – | – | – | – | – | Deliberately went modest; saved money went toward a celebration holiday instead |
| A$125 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | First engagement ring, a ruby/diamond dress ring bought on sale, about 100-150 |
| A$125 | – | – | – | other | – | Groom's first ring, a black-and-red tungsten design from an online jeweller, about 100-150 |
| $125 | Lab-grown diamond | – | – | – | – | Current fiance's lab-diamond ring from ModGents, picked out together; ModGents lab diamonds generally run $100-150 |
| $125 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | 2020 | Still holding up over 5 years later; a buyer's research suggests this vendor sells simulated-diamond (CZ) stones |
| £125 | – | – | – | – | 2006 | Secondhand engagement ring from a jeweller, went over budget after weeks of searching, bought about 20 years before the comment |
| $125 | Lab-grown diamond | – | – | – | – | Picked out with her fiance before the proposal as her engagement ring; writer calls it a lab-grown diamond promise ring |
| A$129 | – | – | – | – | – | Matching engagement rings for both partners; combined household income about $200k, no regrets |
| A$129 | – | – | – | – | – | Partner's matching ring |
| $130 | Moissanite | – | radiant | other | 2023 | Sterling silver, 18k white-gold plated radiant-cut w/ hidden halo and pave, looked crushed-ice to reviewer; ordered via Amazon try-before-you-buy for review, returned afterward |
| £130 | – | – | – | – | – | Chosen together; young parents on modest incomes at the time |
| $130 | Moissanite | – | – | white gold | 2023 | Bought on eBay in a white-gold-fill setting; called out another buyer's $2100 ring as overpriced by comparison |
| $130 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Morganite ring found on Walmart's online clearance, originally listed far higher |
| $130 | – | – | – | – | – | Bought on a first trip back to the UK after marrying with no engagement ring; couple later traded up twice |
| $130 | – | – | – | – | – | Spouse's engagement ring |
| $131 | Moissanite | – | emerald | yellow gold | 2023 | Complete solitaire ring just ordered online; quality not yet confirmed on arrival |
| $135 | Other gemstone | – | – | gold | 2018 | Vintage 14k gold ring with natural ruby center and diamond accents from a brick-and-mortar shop selling via Etsy; plus $42 for sizing, engraving and shipping |
| $135 | – | – | – | – | 2024 | Writer wasn't fully certain, estimated it cost around this |
| $135 | – | – | – | – | 1986 | Married almost 40 years; whole wedding cost under 1000 |
| $138 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | 2025 | Ring style 'the meadow', cost about $125-150; worn daily over a year and still looks new |
| £140 | – | – | – | – | – | They divorced 23 years later |
| £140 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | – | Chose it together after proposing with a placeholder ring; wasn't fussed about anything fancy |
| $140 | – | – | – | – | 2025 | Diamond ring tagged around $1,400, paid $140 at a pawn shop |
| $140 | – | – | – | – | 2025 | Quoted about $140 for a custom setting but didn't proceed due to long production time |
| $140 | Natural diamond | 0.5 ct | princess | white gold | 2007 | Carat is the combined weight of all 5 princess-cut stones; modest stone quality but she's proud of it given the low price |
| $145 | – | – | – | – | – | Engagement ring about $145 and a separate wedding band about $160, both bought on Amazon for looks over price |
| $147 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2025 | Quote for a custom plated-gold replica of the main engagement ring, for travel use |
| $149 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | 2022 | Solid 10K yellow gold bubble band bought during a March sale, replacing an earlier yellow-gold-plated version from the same seller whose plating wore off after 2 months of light wear |
| $149 | Moissanite | – | cushion | other | 2025 | Clearance-outlet double halo, 2ct center/2.95tcttw total, sterling silver setting, plus tax/shipping |
| $150 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Friends' ring made from quartz instead of diamond; couple was extremely pleased with it |
| $150 | – | – | – | – | – | Combined budget spent on rings given how hard they are on jewelry; already has a backup ring after damaging the original; also has access to husband's mom's ring stones for a possible future reset |
| £150 | – | – | – | – | – | All writer could afford; partner loves it and wears it everywhere |
| £150 | – | – | – | – | – | Proposed first with a haribo-sweet ring as a joke; the real ring, her own choice, was around £150 (he'd been considering one closer to £100) |
| £150 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Cubic zirconia replacement after the original diamond fell out and was lost on a trip to Turkey |
| £150 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Simulated 'fake diamond' stone made to look large, bought with a 15% discount voucher; writer earned about £35k and partner about £19k at proposal |
| $150 | Other gemstone | – | – | gold | – | Genuine emerald and diamond gold ring from a pawn shop; pawn shops mainly value the gold weight and small diamonds, not the gem |
| C$150 | Moissanite | – | oval | other | 2022 | 2ct oval DEF-white brilliant moissanite set in silver, bought cheap to test the style before committing to gold or platinum |
| $150 | – | – | – | – | – | Picked out at Walmart |
| $150 | Other gemstone | – | – | other | – | Silver band with a garnet center stone from Etsy |
| A$150 | – | – | – | – | – | Kept it cheap; meaning mattered more than cost |
| $150 | Natural diamond | 0.1 ct | marquise | – | – | First ring, a small marquise diamond, lost while swimming |
| $150 | Other gemstone | 0.5 ct | – | – | – | Same design and price as the lost ring but with an aquamarine instead of a diamond |
| $150 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Birthstone engagement ring plus simple wedding bands for both, about $90 each |
| £150 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Wife's account; not a diamond; ring later ruined in a washing machine, promised a new one at their 10th anniversary |
| £150 | – | – | – | – | – | Says rings today are priced far higher than needed due to marketing by big jewellers |
| £150 | – | – | – | – | – | Wife would have objected to a higher price |
| £150 | – | – | – | – | – | Kept it affordable to avoid going into debt |
| €150 | – | – | – | – | – | For a civil union rather than a full wedding |
| £150 | – | – | – | – | – | Bought using a voucher plus a discount |
| £150 | – | – | – | – | – | Saved from part-time student work |
| £150 | – | – | – | – | – | Wife-and-wife couple; writer's ring for her wife, both wedding bands the same price |
| £150 | – | – | – | – | – | Writer's brother's ring, as reported by writer |
| £150 | – | – | – | – | – | Chose a modest ring deliberately, prioritizing other financial goals like IVF and a house |
| £150 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Opal engagement ring; wedding band, described only as 'over £1000', made custom since the dress-style ring didn't fit a standard band |
| $150 | – | – | – | – | – | Ex-fiance's ring, bought around the same time he bought himself a new motorcycle |
| $150 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | 2011 | Bought an inexpensive ring off a random website; married 12 years as of this 2023 comment |
| $150 | Lab-created coloured stone | – | – | other | 2023 | Original proposal ring in sterling silver, lab alexandrite; now worn to her manual labor job |
| $150 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | 2023 | Custom-made everyday replica standing in for the writer's official engagement ring design |
| £150 | – | – | – | – | – | Both partners are disabled and on benefits in the UK |
| $150 | – | – | – | – | – | Would rather the money go toward a honeymoon or house down payment |
| $150 | Other gemstone | – | pear | rose gold | – | Morganite pear halo, first sold on Etsy, bought used on Facebook; she proposed to him |
| C$150 | – | – | – | – | – | Engagement ring from Pandora; other options there ranged $65-90, also saw a plain gold band for $65 |
| $150 | – | – | – | – | 2024 | Paid to have a new ring made after the original was lost or swapped in shipping; awaiting delivery |
| $150 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Morganite ring bought because a real diamond was not affordable at the time; still gets many compliments |
| £150 | – | – | – | – | 2018 | Worn almost daily for six years with no damage; craftsmanship valued over flashiness |
| C$150 | Other gemstone | – | – | gold | 2014 | Gold band with cubic zirconia bought during a store-closing sale; still worn a decade later |
| £150 | Lab-created coloured stone | 2 ct | – | – | – | 2-carat lab-grown sapphire with white sapphire accent stones from a UK jeweller |
| $150 | – | – | – | – | – | Original engagement ring bought from Tiger Gems |
| C$150 | Moissanite | – | emerald | gold | 2024 | Bought secondhand from a private reseller of used moissanite jewelry, about $120 USD |
| £150 | Natural diamond | – | – | rose gold | 2000 | Handmade rose gold ring with a small diamond from an independent St Ives jeweller |
| £150 | Lab-grown diamond | – | – | – | – | Still together; savings went toward the honeymoon instead |
| £150 | – | – | – | gold | 2017 | 7 years before the comment; original was 9ct gold, now needs replacing due to a nickel allergy; writer wouldn't spend more than £1k on a replacement even earning £150k now |
| A$150 | – | – | – | – | – | Used as a proposal stand-in while travelling in Cambodia to avoid risking the real ring or ruining the surprise at customs |
| $150 | Other gemstone | – | – | other | – | Garnet center with lab white sapphire accents set in silver, warranty included |
| $150 | No stone (plain band) | – | – | other | – | Chose an abalone band instead of a diamond ring; capped budget at 500 |
| $150 | – | – | – | – | – | Replacement ring found at an antique shop after the original shattered; writer adores it |
| £150 | – | – | – | – | – | Writer says she wasted no money and feels good about the low cost |
| $150 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | 2025 | She picked a $150 ring herself so losing it would not hurt; wedding planned at about $3000 |
| A$150 | Moissanite | – | radiant | other | 2025 | 3.5 ct radiant-cut moissanite in a silver setting (1.6-1.8mm band) from Kuololit's AliExpress store; first recalled as about 140 AUD, later restated as 150 AUD |
| $150 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 1 ct | – | – | 2025 | Bought a cheap $150 placeholder ring at 1ct to test size, shape and band profile before buying the real permanent ring. |
| $150 | Other gemstone | – | – | other | 2025 | Mutual engagement between two men; his own peridot birthstone ring in silver from an Etsy shop, engaged last June |
| $150 | Other gemstone | – | – | other | 2025 | The matching amethyst birthstone ring in silver bought for his fiance at the same time |
| $150 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | gold | 1994 | Costume proposal ring blackened her finger; its violet stone and two faux diamonds were reset in gold; married 32 years |
| £150 | – | – | – | – | 2016 | Bought from Ernest Jones about ten years before the comment; advises a cheap placeholder ring for the proposal if unsure of partner's taste |
| £150 | – | – | – | – | 2016 | Bought on sale at H Samuel about ten years before the comment; guesses it would cost £200-250 now |
| $150 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | – | Found in Kay's clearance section, originally priced around $850 |
| C$150 | – | – | – | – | – | Unconventional ring in writer's own taste; a jade stone was added later and it became her wedding ring |
| $150 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | – | A cheap look-alike set worn while traveling instead of the real ring, so losing it wouldn't hurt |
| $150 | – | – | – | – | – | Bought a travel/honeymoon ring from Pandora for about $150, swaps it in when worried about damaging her real ring |
| $159 | Other gemstone | – | – | gold | – | Costume stones from a first-Christmas gift ring were set in real gold to make the engagement ring; year not given |
| $160 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | marquise | two tone | 2024 | Free family ring (mother's 1990s promise ring); paid only to have the high setting lowered by half at a local jeweler |
| $160 | Other gemstone | – | – | gold | – | Onyx stone on a simple gold band |
| $160 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Chose a $160 jet stone ring from Etsy, gets compliments on it |
| A$160 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | 2019 | A meaningful amber stone ring |
| €160 | – | – | – | – | – | Starter ring bought at auction; now sourcing a custom parti sapphire and demantoid garnet stone for a dream-ring upgrade, not yet priced |
| $167 | Moissanite | – | pear | other | 2023 | Custom pear-shape (~2ct) moissanite ring with hidden halo and tiffany prongs, plated 925 silver band, just ordered. |
| £170 | – | – | – | – | – | Separately spent £1,000 on the proposal itself |
| $170 | – | – | – | – | – | All rings bought secondhand via estate and vintage sites and pawn shops; bands normally retail around 1200-1300 |
| £175 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | – | Thinks £2k on a ring is excessive, noting their own ring cost far less |
| $175 | Lab-grown diamond | – | – | rose gold | 2023 | Picked a shared budget together; rose gold band with a synthetic (lab) diamond |
| C$175 | – | – | – | – | – | New-old-stock Tiffany diamond ring forgotten under a jeweller's counter for a decade; got a steep deal |
| $175 | – | – | – | – | – | Bought a pawn-shop ring to replace one with an uncomfortable high setting that snagged on everything; wanted something inexpensive so losing it wouldn't be a big deal |
| $175 | – | – | – | – | 2025 | His engagement ring and wedding band each cost $150-$200 |
| $175 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Accepted a $150-$200 moonstone engagement ring, exactly what she wanted, instead of a diamond |
| $175 | Sapphire | – | – | – | 2024 | Chose sapphire over diamond |
| $175 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | white gold | – | Vintage art deco style |
| £175 | – | – | – | – | 2016 | Secondhand eternity ring bought about 10 years before the comment, again over budget |
| C$175 | – | – | – | – | 2000 | Original ring, discounted by the jeweler, paid off over 4 paycheques; every penny writer could come up with |
| $175 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | Gold-plated 'dupe' ring for work (bartending) since her real tourmaline engagement ring is fragile; also offered in solid gold |
| £180 | – | – | – | – | – | Bought from an independent jeweller |
| £180 | Other gemstone | – | – | other | – | Tungsten band with opal from Etsy for both of them; little budgeting needed at that price |
| $180 | – | – | – | – | – | Picked an inexpensive ring she liked for her second engagement |
| £180 | – | – | – | – | – | Eternity ring for their first 'leap year' anniversary instead of an engagement ring; never formally proposed |
| £180 | – | – | – | – | 1986 | Wife picked it herself and still has it 35+ years on |
| £180 | – | – | – | – | – | Returned a first ring he knew she wouldn't like; wedding band custom made to match the replacement |
| $180 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Own moissanite ring, no other specs given. |
| A$180 | – | – | – | – | – | Chosen by the fiancee; preferred to put money toward the mortgage |
| $180 | – | – | – | – | – | Partner's engagement ring given to the writer in return cost $180 |
| $180 | Moissanite | – | – | rose gold | 2025 | A second, separate moissanite ring from Kuololit on 10k rose gold, shared as a reference photo |
| $180 | No stone (plain band) | – | – | other | – | Engraved sterling silver ring with no stone served as her engagement ring, worn 18 years |
| £180 | – | – | – | – | – | Custom ring |
| $189 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | 2024 | Picked out and bought her own ring; her partner paid her back after his next payday since both were only working part-time |
| $189 | Sapphire | 0.8 ct | – | white gold | – | Basket-set sapphire with small diamond accents, bought young on a tight budget as the closest thing to her dream ring they could afford |
| $190 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Custom Etsy ring set with a Mexican fire opal for personal meaning |
| $200 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Gold-plated signet ring with an aquamarine center stone and blue zircon band accents, bought as a placeholder proposal ring for a boyfriend |
| A$200 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | – | Borrowed one of her other rings to get the size right, then bought her an engagement ring for that price |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | 2018 | Ring from Jeulia.com held up through chores; sizing chart runs off so writer suggests ordering regular size |
| $200 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Moonstone ring from a small, woman-owned business; doesn't wear it all the time |
| C$200 | – | – | – | – | – | Partner loved it |
| £200 | – | – | – | – | – | Against the '3 months salary' idea; writer says the ring wasn't near their biggest purchase, unlike a fridge freezer or TV |
| £200 | – | – | – | – | – | Wife's first ring, before having children |
| £200 | – | – | – | – | – | Budgeted so a loss wouldn't hurt disproportionately compared to other things she carried; this ring was later lost |
| £200 | – | – | – | – | – | A secret backup ring bought at the same time and revealed after the first was lost |
| £200 | Sapphire | – | – | – | – | Sapphire with small diamonds, worn for 9 years so far |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | 2022 | Partner's engagement ring; partner also got a guitar and a surfboard to balance value |
| £200 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | 2020 | Same ring served as both her engagement ring and wedding band; married 2 years, together 14. |
| $200 | Lab-created coloured stone | – | – | – | – | Lab-created opal center stone, surprisingly cheap |
| C$200 | – | – | – | – | – | Cited as an example that ring price doesn't determine relationship happiness |
| €200 | – | – | – | – | – | Bought on Etsy at half off; writer didn't want a diamond or a big spend |
| $200 | – | 0.8 ct | – | white gold | – | 0.8ct diamond ring bought from a local auction house |
| C$200 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Second ring with a moonstone center bought at a local store, worn less often |
| $200 | Other gemstone | – | – | other | – | Silver ring with garnet and blue topaz birthstones; diamonds would have been about $50 extra |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Held up well 8 months in |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | – | Friend's Etsy engagement ring; broke within 6 months despite the friend not being especially active |
| $200 | Other gemstone | – | – | other | – | Writer's own ring: sterling silver band with a garnet |
| $200 | – | 0.8 ct | – | white gold | – | Salt and pepper diamond, bought secondhand at auction |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | 2ct DEW moissanite bought online |
| €200 | Other gemstone | – | – | white gold | – | Topaz solitaire in white gold |
| $200 | Sapphire | – | – | gold | – | 10k gold |
| $200 | Sapphire | – | – | – | 2023 | Her Zales ring has a white sapphire on a braided band plus a second matching band to wear with it; his JCPenney ring (black band, blue stripe) was found by chance while ring shopping together |
| A$200 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Non-traditional stone found on Etsy |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | – | Vintage ring from Ruby Lane; fiancee's Etsy ring also under $200 |
| $200 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Alexandrite ring for under 200; married, loves it and is glad they started without ring debt |
| £200 | – | – | – | – | – | Bought from an independent vintage jewellery shop for a better price than typical retail |
| £200 | – | – | – | – | – | First ring, for an earlier engagement that did not lead to marriage |
| £200 | – | – | – | – | – | Second ring, for a second earlier engagement that also did not lead to marriage |
| £200 | – | – | – | – | – | Wedding rings later made by father-in-law from gifted Formula 1 car parts, no separate cost given |
| £200 | – | – | – | – | – | Financial value only; sentimental value from being his grandmother's ring matters more |
| £200 | – | – | – | – | – | A later matching engagement-and-wedding set was bought for the wedding itself, price not given |
| £200 | – | – | – | – | – | Wife chose the ring herself |
| 200 | – | – | – | – | – | Currency of the original purchase unclear, roughly equivalent to this amount |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | emerald | other | – | 5 ct emerald-cut moissanite ring custom made in silver; says similar 5 ct custom moissanites usually run under $300 |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | – | Writer bought her own ring from Modern Gents for under 200; offered as what a cheap ring means to her, versus 20 as costume grade |
| £200 | – | – | – | – | 2023 | The same writer's ring used to propose to their own partner |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2023 | Moissanite ring, worn for seven months at time of comment |
| $200 | Lab-grown diamond | 1 ct | – | – | 2023 | 1 ct lab diamond ring bought secondhand via a preloved jewelry resale site |
| $200 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Fake (cubic-zirconia-style) diamond bought young on a tight budget; never replaced with a real stone, and writer is glad since she doesn't worry about losing it |
| $200 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | 2023 | Not married yet; wedding band will be an inherited piece, small courthouse wedding planned |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Stock setting bought years earlier for under $200; received a thinner pear stone than the pictured dimensions but kept it since it was cheap |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | – | Current ring from current husband; writer loves it far more than the $20k first ring. |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | 2024 | No negative comments received about the ring. |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | – | Picked from an estate auction; center diamond somewhat milky and side sapphires cracked, but real gold and affordable |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | 2024 | One of two 10k yellow gold Kuololit rings bought at the same time, each under $200 |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | 2024 | Second of two 10k yellow gold Kuololit rings bought at the same time, each under $200 |
| $200 | – | – | – | other | – | One of two vintage 1930s-style rings bought at antique/coin & jewelry stores, each about a couple hundred dollars; one platinum, one 18k white gold |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | – | Each partner's engagement ring cost $200 from independent Etsy-type makers; wedding bands not yet bought, budgeted at $50 |
| C$200 | – | – | – | – | – | Small diamond-chip ring bought when money was tight; wife still wears it every anniversary even after a nicer ring came later |
| C$200 | – | – | – | – | – | Fiancee does not care for expensive jewelry |
| C$200 | – | – | – | – | – | Proposal ring on sale; her band on sale; his $50 band from Amazon; now wears a $30 everyday ring since having a baby; income well above Cdn average |
| C$200 | – | – | – | – | – | Unsure of exact ring price, guesses a couple hundred at most from Winners; both wedding bands were $30 each from a flea market |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | 2014 | Modest ring from their wedding 10 years before this 2024 comment; wife still wears it happily and has no interest upgrading |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | 2024 | Micro wedding, almost an elopement |
| $200 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | – | Buyer's own ring cost less than $200 and she says she loves it regardless of price |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | emerald | white gold | 2024 | 3ct emerald cut moissanite ring in white gold |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | yellow gold | 2024 | Custom recreation of a photographed ring via an Alibaba seller; 18k gold, cost is approximate per writer |
| A$200 | – | – | – | – | – | Valued practicality over an expensive purchase |
| A$200 | Sapphire | – | – | – | – | Bought on sale |
| €200 | – | – | – | – | – | Jeweler was told taste, colour and budget; ring still worn and looking good more than 10 years later |
| £200 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | yellow gold | – | An antique yellow-gold diamond ring the partner also bought and gave as a gift, considered too plain for the actual proposal; became the writer's favorite over the pricier ruby-and-platinum engagement ring |
| £200 | – | – | – | – | – | A struggle to afford at the time |
| 200 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | – | About CHF 200 for the engagement ring itself; later paid about CHF 3k for a custom-made pair of wedding bands from a ring maker |
| £200 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | – | Bought a moissanite in gold as the cheaper second ring instead of another diamond; writer says it sparkles more than the original diamond |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | radiant | – | 2024 | Crushed-ice radiant-cut moissanite ring bought off AliExpress, described as very shiny |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2025 | Custom commission copying a photographed style, sterling silver setting; not yet delivered when wrote |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | – | Both partners paid under 200 each for their rings; may buy sturdier upgrades later |
| $200 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Engagement ring is a 1920s coral cameo estate piece; separate vintage wedding band has a marquise diamond, $400 |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | – | Writer spent $200 on partner's engagement ring, valuing effort and thought over cost |
| $200 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Opal ring, chosen because writer didn't want a diamond; loves it and says big spending isn't required |
| $200 | Other gemstone | – | – | white gold | – | Pink tourmaline ring from a department-store closeout sale; still worn sometimes |
| £200 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | – | Under £200 from a local second-hand jewellery shop; still loved 13 years into marriage |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | Sterling silver ring with a moissanite center, came in under $200, gets frequent compliments |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | – | No regrets about her engagement ring costing under this amount |
| A$200 | – | – | – | – | – | First proposal, which she accepted; the relationship didn't lead to marriage |
| A$200 | – | – | – | – | – | Picked about ten rings she loved and had her partner choose among them |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2025 | Vintage cushion-cut moissanite ring from Etsy |
| €200 | Lab-created coloured stone | – | – | gold | 2025 | 18k gold, lab-grown pink sapphire, bought via eBay from a seller in India |
| $200 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | oval | white gold | – | 1ct-equivalent diamond-coated cubic zirconia, oval cut, 10k white gold, from Etsy; married 5 years, holds up well |
| $200 | Other gemstone | – | – | gold | 2025 | 18k ruby ring with certificate of authenticity, bought via Goodwill's online resale app |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2025 | 4ct moissanite ring bought from Etsy for about $200; a 1.5ct one was spotted at a physical jewelry store for $400 |
| $200 | – | – | – | gold | – | 1960s antique ring with a small flawless diamond, worn daily |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2025 | Dark cyan all-moissanite ring ordered via a Facebook-style group buy, paid via PayPal before production; called under $200 a good price |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | 2025 | Wanted to keep it under $1,000 due to low income; found a ring under $200; plans to upgrade later |
| $200 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | – | Second ring from a chain jewelry store, still loved and being resized for the right hand; later got a 2ct moissanite as a 15-year upgrade (price not given) |
| $200 | Lab-created coloured stone | – | – | – | – | Original ring was a lab-grown white sapphire; couple has been married about five years |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | – | Engagement ring bought by his fiancee for about $200; gets compliments despite the low price |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | – | Writer's sister-in-law's ring; she doesn't care much about jewelry |
| $200 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 0.5 ct | other | other | – | Sterling silver ring with diamonds set as four chunks totaling about half a carat, gift from a since-divorced ex-husband; kept for sentimental reasons |
| $200 | Lab-created coloured stone | – | – | – | 2025 | Ordered online with lab-grown gems after browsing together, under $200; both previously married and not focused on price. |
| $200 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | – | Cheap starter rings by agreement while saving for forever rings; the 14k gold comfort band scratched easily |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | 2026 | Ring picked together for a proposal planned later this year; about 200 at full price; unclear if already bought |
| $200 | Natural diamond | 0.5 ct | – | – | 2026 | Bought secondhand from another buyers for roughly its gold weight; vintage design, 1/2ct total weight in small natural stones. |
| $200 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | – | After disliking a heart-shaped ring, bought herself an inexpensive replacement she loved; husband later upgraded her to real diamonds and white gold, price not given |
| £200 | Lab-created coloured stone | – | – | other | – | Silver band with a lab-grown emerald; kept cost low since partner doesn't earn much |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | marquise | – | – | Marquise moissanite with smaller accent stones, looks pricier than it is |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Prefers moissanite for extra sparkle; has a pricier ring but avoids wearing it, it catches on things at work |
| $200 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 0.3 ct | marquise | – | – | Antique-style ring her husband bought; she prefers the smaller petite look over larger modern stones |
| $200 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | white gold | – | Half-eternity pave diamond ring bought at a gem and jewelry fair at a local convention center |
| £200 | Other gemstone | – | – | other | – | Silver band with an amethyst stone found at an antique shop; happy since partner was open to a non-diamond ring |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | gold | 2024 | Moissanite solitaire bought on Amazon in 14k gold; thinks the asker's roughly $300 sterling silver ring is a bit pricey for the material |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | – | Prioritized a house, cars and travel over the ring; whole wedding also cost only around $1000 |
| C$200 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Custom replica of the Bella (Twilight) engagement ring design, made by a US jeweller; the same design later resold on AliExpress for $50-60 CAD by a different seller |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | – | Bought the specific ring his girlfriend requested, putting the rest toward their house and daughter |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2026 | Nearly identical silver moissanite dupe of her white-gold diamond Kay set, worn to avoid risking the real rings |
| C$200 | – | – | – | – | – | Bought when the couple was young and broke; says the amount spent doesn't reflect how much you love your partner |
| C$200 | Other gemstone | – | – | gold | – | Cubic zirconia (not a genuine gem) set in gold; couple felt real diamonds weren't worth the extra cost |
| €200 | – | – | – | – | – | About one tenth of his monthly salary at the time; wedding cost roughly three to four months of income in total, with some parental help |
| 200 | – | – | – | – | – | A matching 'couple ring' style |
| £200 | – | – | – | – | – | First marriage's ring; didn't bother with one for the second wedding |
| £200 | – | – | – | – | 2000 | Set a budget that was affordable and matched partner's taste |
| £200 | – | – | – | – | 2006 | Has 9 small diamonds arranged to resemble an asscher cut; says buy what you can afford and don't compare to others |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | – | 2026 | 3ct moissanite ring bought instead of a $1,600 2.5ct lab diamond stone-only quote |
| $200 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | gold | – | 14k ring bought at a pawn shop as a durable, affordable option |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | 2026 | Skipped a honeymoon to save toward buying a house instead |
| $200 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | – | – | – | Husband spent roughly $200 on the engagement ring; the wedding band she fell for was on sale and cost $800 |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | – | – | Husband spent $200 at her request; income is his (three months of his pay put at about $30k); she wears a moissanite |
| $200 | – | – | – | – | – | Bought on Etsy; writer says she couldn't imagine a ring costing over $500 |
| $200 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | Unplanned proposal; ring set with three amethysts, under $200; price and stone type didn't matter to her |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | marquise | other | 2026 | Sterling silver setting, hidden halo and pave band; seller also offers gold and lab diamond options at higher cost |
| $200 | Other gemstone | – | – | other | – | A coworker's fiance gave her a silver ring set with white sapphires and amethyst passed off as diamonds; engagement was later called off and he asked for it back |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | – | other | – | Silver and moissanite ring from a Tianyu Gems group buy, under $200 |
| $200 | Other gemstone | – | – | – | – | A fancier backup ring with an alexandrite center stone bought on Etsy, still not something she'd be devastated to lose |
| $204 | Moissanite | – | cushion | gold | 2023 | 8x7.5mm old mine cushion stone set in a 10k gold ring; says no lab diamond of the same size and setting could match the price |
| $211 | Moissanite | – | – | other | 2024 | 20ct champagne/gold moissanite with zircon side stones in 925 silver, bought during an 11.11 sale; one microscopic nick on the girdle |
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Sources and method
Price reports on this page come from 166 public discussions where buyers answered in their own words. Each comment that stated what someone paid became one row; notes are paraphrased, never quoted.
The largest discussions used here (60)
- 2026-01: Confused and disappointed in my ring (2212 comments)
- 2024-08: Ugliest rings? Show them! (1162 comments)
- 2026-01: Update on 30k ring. See last post for more details (1100 comments)
- 2023-06: Husbands, how much did you spend on the engagement ring? (1083 comments)
- 2026-01: Ring will be around 23k-35k. NEED ADVICE (1050 comments)
- 2024-05: How much do should I spend on an engagement ring? (912 comments)
- 2023-01: How much would you spend on an engagement ring? (909 comments)
- 2026-04: my girlfriend told me she wants a 2 carat natural diamond or she'll say no. i already bought this lab diamond ring. am i crazy for thinking shes a red flag (898 comments)
- 2023-10: Do you wear your engagement ring all the time, even when you’re relaxing at home? (807 comments)
- 2026-08: Mom says I need to spend three months of my salary on an engagement ring. I found one for way less. Is that wrong? (792 comments)
- 2023-08: $20 Amazon ring? (740 comments)
- 2023-07: Sold my vintage Rolex that I got myself for my 30th bday to get her an engagement ring. Did I do ok? (686 comments)
- 2024-09: Considering resetting my mother's earring as an engagement ring. Thoughts? (674 comments)
- 2026-05: Does anyone regret their choice, particularly with coloured stones? (646 comments)
- 2024-06: Am I being too insecure? (629 comments)
- 2026-01: How many people actually want a real diamond ring? (592 comments)
- 2025-12: How do all my friends have such huge engagement rings? (573 comments)
- 2010-01: The 5 Stone Ring Thread! (559 comments)
- 2025-03: Do people actually spend 3 months salary on a ring? (539 comments)
- 2026-01: I don’t mean this rudely at all but is everyone posting here marrying rich guys or are my standards just not attuned to what the norm is these days? (533 comments)
- 2024-08: How much would you spend on an engagement ring? (517 comments)
- 2026-08: People ask why my ring is so “boring” or small… it’s what I liked? (500 comments)
- 2023-08: Show me you inexpensive rings! (475 comments)
- 2026-01: Happily engaged… but not happy with my ring 🥹 Looking for advice. (456 comments)
- 2024-10: How much spent on engagement ring? (446 comments)
- 2024-07: A bit different: No engagement ring (409 comments)
- 2025-04: GF said not to spend more than $500 on a ring. I spent $2500 on the set. Did I do well at least? (400 comments)
- 2022-10: How much y’all paying for your engagement rings? (399 comments)
- 2024-01: Did you pick out your own engagement ring? (389 comments)
- 2023-10: What do you guys think of my engagement ring? It’s a family ring, and not something I would have ever chosen for myself. (386 comments)
- 2025-03: Did I mess up? (369 comments)
- 2024-08: Engagement ring life - is six months reasonable? Vendor says I should be happy with it falling off after six moths and warranty does not cover it falling apart. (363 comments)
- 2023-09: What do you consider expensive for a wedding ring? (355 comments)
- 2025-10: Would you travel with your ring? (347 comments)
- 2022-10: Is everyone here super rich? 😅 (336 comments)
- 2026-05: MEN of SG, how much did you spend on your engagement ring? (333 comments)
- 2023-06: Am I the Ass hole for not listening to my wife “3 years salary ring rule” (333 comments)
- 2026-01: How to convince myself to not want a natural diamond? Or is it worth the sentimental value? (326 comments)
- 2024-08: Picking/buying an engagement ring today on low enough budget. (310 comments)
- 2024-07: Absolutely mortified about getting a ring for my gf (308 comments)
- 2026-05: How much should a man spend on an engagement ring? (300 comments)
- 2024-04: Partner and I agreed on a cheap engagement ring. How do I get the most bang for my buck? (280 comments)
- 2024-02: Why doesn't everyone just buy moissanite? (277 comments)
- 2023-11: Boyfriend proposed to me with a ring which has fake rubies on it. Feeling sad about it and don't know why :( Help please (273 comments)
- 2021-09: Where to buy engagement ring in Ontario ? (272 comments)
- 2025-04: What are people spending on engagement rings? 💍 (265 comments)
- 2021-11: How did people go about budgeting for an engagement ring? (259 comments)
- 2023-03: How do people afford engagement rings?! (258 comments)
- 2022-08: Cheap wedding ring (256 comments)
- 2024-05: Buying an engagement ring for my to-be wife. Thoughts/Opinions? (245 comments)
- 2025-05: With the caveat that the actual answer is “however much you’re both comfortable spending”, how much did you spend on an engagement ring? (242 comments)
- 2025-03: Update: it’s been over 1-year of trying to sell inherited jewelry with an insurance valued price of over £25k (238 comments)
- 2025-05: Do people comment if your stone isn’t a diamond? (234 comments)
- 2025-09: Average cost of an engagement ring (229 comments)
- 2024-03: Just ordered a ring for my fiancé, now getting cold feet. Opinions? (216 comments)
- 2025-10: “Upgrading” your engagement ring is dumb and totally defeats the purpose. (215 comments)
- 2024-04: RECEIVED THE WRONG RING FROM PROVENCE JEWELRY! Need your opinion! (212 comments)
- 2025-07: Can you pick out which is diamond ? (211 comments)
- 2019-05: How much to spend on an engagement ring? (210 comments)
- 2026-06: Ring Care Question - When do you take your rings off? (201 comments)
- and 106 more, all in the dataset
One line is one account. An amount is the price of the ring as a whole in the currency the buyer used, and an account with no amount is kept because what it says still explains a price.