I'm throwing in the towel boys!

[cj7zrcool]

I had great luck by picking out the diamond @ BlueNile.com and having it put in the Victorian setting she was gaga over. It appraised and is insured for over twice what I have in it.

[setxbowhunter08]

I got my wifes from JC Penny.... She actually picked it out.... WAY CHEAPER than all the other places...

[dcw]

I was told my ring budget was as much as I've spent on hunting this year. I'm screwed!!!

Is there a budget that high?!

[asttbe]

You can have my wife's. But you may not want it, if it is where I told her to put it

[JSR11]

lmao

[JonBoy]

My wife & I watched the movie Blood Diamond several months before we got engaged...after watching it she said she didn't want a diamond but rather wanted a lab grown sapphire. That movie saved me thousands! Oh and I went to Jareds...for what its worth shopping at Americus Diamond was the worst customer service experience I have ever had in my entire life.

[Matt_C]

Just make sure the ring has her approval or you might have to buy 2 rings.

J/k

I can't agree with this one, If I bought a girl a ring and she didn't like it, I'd start looking for another girl to marry.

[Winman]

I was told my ring budget was as much as I've spent on hunting this year. I'm screwed!!!

That's probally why you are buying a ring...

[Nova]

IMO pick a loose stone then have it put into a setting you like. Much better value.

[stan]

I made the mistake of letting my wife pick out her rings....$$$$$$$. On the other hand, she still likes them many years later.

[Tmag]

Better go to Jared's!

I haven't got a clue, been 37 years since I bought an engagement ring. Several great stores out there, find you a great ring and a great deal and go with it.

Congrats on your engagement.