Oh, that's awful.
Now, I don't mean that because I think that guys should always go out and spend a fortune on a ring. I don't think that a ring should have to be outrageously expensive at all, although I have to admit that I am thinking that that is a really cheap ass ring. Sorry, but it's true. I mean, buy what you can afford, but dude can probably afford something much nicer.
However, the real tragedy here as I see it is that he is buying her a ring that is not her style, and that it doesn't seem that he has consulted her as to what type of ring she would like. Of course, it is *sort of* romantic for a guy to pick out an engagement ring all on his own. However, if he is going to do this, he should at least do some research -- like, ask her what she likes. He could even be subtle about it so as not to ruin it. That said, I really think that the selection of an engagement ring should be something that a couple does together. Yes, he's buying it, but she's the one that's going to be wearing it for (maybe) the rest of her life, especially if it is intended to be worn with the wedding band.
If she really intends to marry this guy, I think that she should try to somehow bring up a discussion of engagement rings before he actually gives her one. It's probably much, much easier to make a change before he gives it to her than it would be after.
Of course, it may not be her ring at all. Maybe he saved the link to mess with her and he's really planning to get something amazing.
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