In the western world and many other parts of the world, the giving of diamond engagement rings is seen as the norm. An engagement ring without a diamond just does not cut it.
In any woman’s life, or for that matter man’s life, getting engaged is a momentous moment. The giving of an engagement ring symbolises to everyone the man’s commitment to his soon to be wife. Therefore, the monetary value of that ring in many people’s eyes reflects his level of commitment.
The Size of the Diamond
The ring does not have to be big, but it needs to have cost the man giving it a significant amount of money. For a man who does not earn much giving a ring that costs