<prompt> Human: So I totally understand these things are hella expensive. Ive been dating this girl for almost four years now and were both ready to solidify our next step, especially before she goes to medical school location pending next fall, 2018. Im working on a slowly growing savings account set aside for her ring specifically, but when it comes to actually purchasing a ring, I dont know good protocol for making a large purchase. How big should my budget be? Is it ok to aim for lower priced rings and risk slightly poorer quality? Any advice from those who have been here before?Thanks to all.EDIT: Ive been working under her request to try to tie this knot before she goes to school because she doesnt want to be engaged for a decade. Medical school wont give her time to get married. Is this true? Whats the chance I could still focus more on building my career and ask her while shes in medical school when Im more set? Im going to graduate school for chemistry and hopefully going into chemical forensics. EDIT 2: Why do people downvote this? Im just asking for advice :  <response>: Honestly at your age it is stupid worthless to waste your money on something stupid like this. Only buy what you can afford, do not go into debt for this. 