RIP, materialistic wife-to-be.

My partner agreed to skipping diamonds when we found out that there's no resale value for them. Better sit down and discuss whether or not you really need that diamond. If wanna show off to friends and family there are better ways to do it.

Lol. Then better you get the ring. I know one thing - money can earn, but if she is not happy about it she'll bring it up for the rest of your life.

I'm not trying to scare you, just pointing out that for a marriage to be successful, there needs to be give and take. As far as possible, we try to accommodate our spouses, not just their needs, but their wants as well. Important thing is to stick within your means. If you're unable to afford a diamond ring now, explain it to her and work things out. Sometimes the reason an idea gets rejected outright is because it was presented poorly.

Also, read up a little on human psychology. My relationship has improved leaps and bounds by understanding why arguments break out and how to resolve them amicably. Different people are wired differently, and understanding how to deal with your spouse's personality type can be quite useful.