well, im abaddon's fiance and it seems that i can offer only the same advice as every one else. He got me a $30 ring, no diamond tungsten carbide ring and purposed to me on December 3rd 2010. i love the ring he gave me and was so happy i cried. i don't think that it should matter what type of ring or size of the rock. Money is a huge thing in this day and age. with out it you cant really live, so why put it towards something as silly as a rock? (i can get a much prettier rock outside... and with more meaning...) Put the money to the side so we can pay rent, eat and one day get a house or start a family. that's what i think is more important. the want to love and take care of one another. dude, your choice. no one can say that our lives are the same. with some people size does matter, but it might not mean that shes after you for the money or loves you any less. Its just the way she was raised. but keep in mind if you're already thinking this it will stay in the back of your head. You should talk to her, hear her side of the story.