Female-to-Male Marriage Proposals

There is such a thing as stainless steel, though

Well, that corrodes less. I suppose that could be used as a symbol of modern technology though.

That too.

Nothing says "love" like advanced metallurgy.

Steel? Screw that noise. Titanium is where it's at.

Eh, titanium is a component of many steel alloys anyway. Pure titanium is nifty, but it is not as hard as quality steel.

Yeah, but steel has an annoying tendency to rust.

I find that the Opal Needs More Love.

Especially black opals because DEM COLOURS.

IT'S A RUBY! IT'S A SAPPHIRE! ITS AN EMERALD! ITS A TOPAZ! IT'S AN AMATHYST! IT'S AN ONYX IN ONE NEAT LITTLE PACKAGE!

edited 25th Jul '12 2:11:25 AM by PippingFool

My friend got titanium wedding rings.

... Her husband lost his while surfing on their honeymoon. Oops.

I wouldn't mind the birthstone-as-engagement-ring tradition. I like my birthstone, and it would go well with the jewellery I already have.

I wasn't even familiar with the concept of "birthstone". Hm, turquoise? Not bad, I like.

Anything and everything has been associated with birthdates.

Honestly, you should probably get the one that your partner likes best. I'm not sure what other considerations matter in this context.

Get a Tungsten Carbine Ring.

Unless you regularly run your hand through precious gemstones, it'll never get scratched.

Always looking perfectly polished and new.

Gold? Pssh. Tungsten Carbine is the new forever.

That sounds pretty boss. As a bonus, it's much cheaper than gold.

edited 25th Jul '12 3:04:15 AM by Balmung

3D printing in metal is already a thing — there are companies that, at a reasonable prince, receive a 3D model and return a metallic (generally stainless steel) replica.

One thing that would be way cool would be to design a special ring and then get it "printed" at one of these companies, I think. It probably wouldn't be super-cheap, but nowhere as expensive as shiny rocks.

edited 25th Jul '12 4:39:39 AM by Carciofus

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Nah. Emeralds, bro. No bitches got emeralds. Also, I want an emerald, so it suits me.

@loni Jay: what's your birthstone?

edited 27th Jul '12 1:51:55 PM by joeyjojo

Pearls are nice... But not as nice as Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Amethysts, Topazes, Lapas Lazuli or Opals. Pearls are just above Diamonds for me.

Ocean Kyanite and Chrysoprase are pretty boss too

edited 25th Jul '12 5:58:02 AM by PippingFool

My cousin was trying to find a fair trade diamond for her engagement ring. I thought that was cool. Personally I think it's the thought that counts, I don't want my future fiance to go into debt to buy me a ring. If we can't afford it we can't afford it.

In a society where the male is expected to be the primary breadwinner for the household (which, like it or not, still describes much of American society) the main thing a couple is waiting on is frequently the husband-to-be's financial situation. So it does become somewhat up to him to say "ok, I'm ready to provide for you now" and to prove it with an expensive piece of bling.

Fuck dat shit.

EMASCULATION DOES NOT SCARE ME.

Also, I want a fucking emerald ring.

If finances are a concern, wouldn't it be better to display financial responsibility by not wasting money on an expensive piece of bling?

Anybody can do that, but only someone with money (or at least good credit) can buy something expensive.

Shouldn't a couple who is planning to marry sit down and talk about their financial situation anyway? I mean, that seems just the sensible thing to do to me...

Shouldn't a girl who's going to propose already know the financial situation of her partner, even without sitting down and talking about it with her partner?

"Are you financial stable, dearest?"

"If you say yes to this question, you can be financially stable for the rest of your life!"