There are lots of theories about how much people should spend on engagement rings for their partners, but the truth is, there are so many fantastic products out there these days at varying prices that it doesn't matter how much cash is handed over.
If you're on the lookout for jewellery like this to hand over to your other half, don't be intimidated by supposed rules. The important thing is to make sure you select an item that you're girlfriend will fall for.
Kanye West prepares to make the grand gesture
One man who's got plenty of cash to splash is musician and fashion designer Kanye West. The 35-year-old is reportedly planning to spend big bucks on his beau Kim Kardashian before he pops the question.
Speaking to Closer magazine, a friend said that West is preparing to hand over a gleaming ring when he gets down on bended knee. The insider remarked: Kanye's saying the ring will blow her away, and it will out-bling all the other bling. He says it will make her old engagement rings look like kids toys.
The pal added: Kanye can afford to splash out and no one would be surprised if he spent over £1 million on the perfect ring.
Can't wait
It seems as though the pair can't wait to get engaged despite the fact Kim is still in the process of getting divorced from ex beau basketball player Kris Humphries.
The source stated: They were going to delay the engagement until Kim's divorce was finalised, but neither of them want to wait anymore.
Rings for any budget
The headlines are packed with stories of stars shelling out lots of cash for custom engagement rings, but the fact is, you don't have to part with tonnes of money to get your hands on an item that will melt your partner's heart.
Here at Marlows Diamonds, we appreciate the fact that our customers have varying budgets and we go out of our way to accommodate this. You might be pleasantly surprised by the price tags attached to our products.
Quality is key
Of course, it's important not to sacrifice quality for cost. Thankfully, as well as being impressive value for money, our rings are of a superb standard. They look stunning and you can rely on them to stand the test of time.
Understanding your other half
Rather than throwing lots of cash at these purchases, you can impress your partner by selecting an item that captures her tastes and personality. As long as you know what she likes, you should be able to source a product that has that all-important wow factor.
You'll need to think about the sort of metal she'd prefer, what style she'd like, the type of diamonds she'd favor, and of course get the right size. As long as you do your research and make sure you have all the information you need before you sit down to make your purchase, you should end up with the ideal single or multi-stone engagement ring.
