A class ring is a sign of accomplishment in high school and is like a trophy(if you can actually afford one). When a guy gives it to his girl it means he's serious and cares about her. Then the girl gives the guy her ring. It's sort of like promise rings. Cute right? Maybe.
Problem is when or if a break up happens the ring MUST be given back(you probably didn't pay for it afterall). Imagine how awkward that would be. Anyways, the ring swap is old fashioned and if it does last and you are old enough it may be a hint of an upcoming engagement ring.
This brings me to my point: Diamond engagement rings are a waste of money.
We looked at the point of a class ring which was to symbolize your accomplishment. A diamond engagement rings purpose is to impress your girlfriend and is something you exchange so you can sign away your freedom.
just kidding.
But culturally its the norm to present one to propose. I think it's all well and good, but personally I believe it's totally unnecessary to spend half your life savings on a rock to bound you to a person who already loves you and would marry you regardless if you got her a 1 carat ring or a 20 carat one. Plus, who said it ever had to be a diamond?
There are plenty of other beautiful sparking gems in this world that could replace a diamond. It's not only cheaper but you could buy even more of it to put in a ring setting. Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies(some), Alexandrite, Jade, Aquamarine, Amethyst, etc.
Lastly down the road if a girl has requirements on what the minimum her ring has to weigh in carats or how much the rock has to cost in order for her to marry you then I encourage you to rethink the big decision.
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