<prompt> Human: Hi. Apologies if this is not the right sub to post this.Im gearing up to propose and would love some advice re: how much to pay for a ring.Reading online, Ive established: the x times your monthly salary is marketing and is generally no longer followed anymore that according to jewelers or diamond companies, the average spend on a ring is 4k to 6k. Obviously, their research is biased.Ive spoken to her as well and shes gotten input on the ring she wants. Id appreciate it if we did not jump to conclusions and discuss my gfs implied tastes, my choice in a woman with these implied tastes nor our commitment to our future financial goals which we have discussed and are focused on.Financially, were in a good place. More than 6 months salary in savings. Maxed out 401k. All holidays this year booked and paid for. No debt. According to rfinancialindependence, were a little behind.I read somewhere that one should spend as much on a ring as they do on any expensive hobbies they have. I ride a motorcycle a money pit of a hobby. Im not sure I agree with that.Id love to hear others thoughts on how to budget for a ring, factoring in emotional and financial aspects of the purchase.  <response>: You dont need to compare a wedding ring to any other price estimates.The answer is something that you can afford that your fiance would appreciate and it shouldnt impact future financial decisions.Is that 300? Great. Is that 4k? As long as it meets these criteria. 