The 'new' rules of picking out an engagement ring are as follows.

These are the rules set aside by the diamond sellers.

1. The ring should cost the man three months of his yearly salary.

2. See rule number one.


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The way I wanted to propose was the way my dad did it.

Find a gal, ask her first, then go to the parents, ask for her hand, then get a ring. THere is way too much emphasis put on the size, cost and material of the rings.

I worked with women for long time and there was nothing more entertaining, and telling, when a gal shows off a ring to her co-workers.