some of the responses from the GC gentlemen (bobby, rudey) made me CRACK UP laughing.

and with the night im having i needed it....
In all seriousness, I feel that a man should spent what he can AFFORD on a ring (i.e. dont go homeless or starve) and if and when the choice comes down to quality or size, choose quality no matter the ending result.. and if the girl is not satisfied with what you give her, then (this will sound mean) but maybe it should be considered why a ring was given to her in the first place. IMHO a ring is not about sparkles and size...it should be about the meaning behind it. I told my boyfriend he could propose with a twistie tie and i would say yes... I know he isnt going to do that...but it made him feel alot more comfortable knowing i wasnt concerned with getting a huge rock...
GOOD LUCK with your ring search