Girls: does the ring have to have diamonds?

It would depend on the ring! There are so many fine cuts and types of diamonds it would be hard to say no to that. But there are alot of other precious gems too. Saphires and Rubies and opals, oh my. So many beautiful antiques and family heirlooms that it is hard to say what would whisp me up and take me away.

I don't mind if it's diamond or not, the important is it's the thought that counts. Actually i don't have an engagement ring, instead my hubby bought me a house. And i got a diamond ring last xmas from him. I love it, it's so cute and it sparkle,something to brag with friends lolz.

I love opals. they're my favourite stones. but as they are my favourite stones, I have a lot of jewellery with opals. so when we chose my engagement ring together, I was keen to have a diamond, as I didn't have any diamond rings, so it would seem more to me like an engagement ring than like the other rings I have. also, white gold and sparkly diamonds go with everything you have. and as it's something you don't take off, that's important. but its up to a couple to choose the engagement ring. choosing one that they both like, that is comfortable and convenient to wear, and that everyone will enjoy for the rest of their lives.

I prefer diamonds myself not that i'm expecting to get any new rings.I BELIEVE THOSE DAYS ARE OVER.

I would really appreciate if my ring had a diamond but I would really go by the feelings so I would like anything that he get for me... Just as far as we are together nothing matters....

i would be happy with an alternative. diamonds are nice, but sometimes in order to get the one you can afford you have to get a smaller one. if you get an alternative stone, you can get one any size you want. also, there is a lot of controversy over how diamonds are mined and the human rights of the people mining diamonds. so if you get an alternative stone you might not have to feel as guilty about how your diamond was obtained. also, lately i have noticed a lot of engagement rings look really similar. either one big diamond with a bunch of little ones around the main stone, or a bigger diamond in the center with channel set diamonds on the band on either side of the main diamond. i would prefer to get a ring that doesn't look like everyone else's. i would just be mindful of the durability of the ring. you want it to last a lifetime, and some stones would not be good for a ring that you'll be wearing everyday.

My wedding ring has no stone. It is sterling silver in a Celtic knot design.I love all kinds of gemstones, I love color, so it would be cool to have anything. I knew someone who had an opal birthstone, and so asked to have that in her engagement ring.

If you are referring to an engagement ring, then yes, if you are going to put stones in an engagement ring, it should be diamond. Otherwise, go with the plain band. Diamond means : forever.

for me, it doesn't have to have diamonds. i would be as happy with any kind of ring or any stone in the ring. i wouldn't mind not having a ring even. sure i would love a ring, a diamond even... but that's not my reason for being with the guy or to get engaged with him... so that's one thing i could do without. i have simple joys in life, so material value is not a major concern.

When I got engaged...I would have been and was happy with whatever my fiancee chose to give me. It was from his heart and that is all that mattered to me. I was so in love...I'd have been fine with no ring....I really would have. On my second marriage...I did not get an engagement ring. It did not matter to me one bit. I know that seems weird but our commitment to each other meant so much more to me than anything at all.

I'm not a diamond girl. I like the fact that my fiance and my birthstone is on my engagement ring. It feels that much more special to me. I don't really understand jewelry lingo anyway so the simpler the better for me, especially as I am not a jewelry type of girl either way. Lol.

I always thought that an engagement ring had to be a diamond. I guess not, though, because I've heard of some girls who preferred to have a different stone. I have known one or two women who said they didn't care for diamonds. I think they're pretty, myself. To me, it doesn't matter what color the stone is. Kathy.

For me it doesnt matter as long as it came from my significant other. I won't appreciate a diamond ring if it comes from someone who is not special to me. But come to think of it, it will really be nicer if I get a diamong ring from my special someone. lol

Every inlove woman would like to receive a diamond ring from the person she loves...though, personally, any ring will do...as long as it came from the person i want to marry with.

No, I don't need a diamond at all. I'm not really big on jewelry. If the guy wanted to get me a plain band, I'm okay with that. In fact, I'd probably just prefer to have the wedding band during the ceremony, and no engagement ring. I would feel badly about him spending money on me.

When my friend got engaged I really imagined myself having a diamond ring. But since we do not have enough money at that time we could only afford a silver pair. We are both happy with our rings but he promised to upgrade our rings. When my friend and her fiance broke up I told my boyfriend that it doesn't matter whether he would give me a ring or not as long as we are happy and inlove with each other. Now we are planning for our wedding, we already have our rings and true to his promise he upgraded our silver rings. Now we have a gold band with 9 diamonds in it which is more than I dreamed of.

I don't fancy diamond. I think its up to the girl taste though. Well all the publicity about diamond is forever had an impact on that idea. I like simple design ring. Even a plain gold ring is fine for me.

I could care less, the ring means nothing, the commitment behind it does but that commitment should be evident in the way you act and treat your partner. A ring is just a hunk of metal and rock when compared to the love, devotion and commitment of your partner.

Not for me...I actually don't like diamonds. I would much rather have a precious stone, or a upgraded birthstone ring....simple with no diamonds attached to it. Don't like all that glitter.

I not big on diamonds. I love pink sapphires