Why do you care about the resale value of an engagement ring?!?!?
Most stores have a buy back period, so if she turns you down, you can just get a refund or store credit. Otherwise, there should be no reason to try to get money back from the diamond. It's hers, for keeps.
Alternative stones are quite nice, such as emeralds, saphires, or opals, and make a definite statement. Also, I've heard that watches make very nice engagement gifts. I would check with your future fiancee before getter her anything other than diamond, though. Girls can be rather picky about that sort of thing.
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Why do you care about the resale value of an engagement ring?!?!?
Most stores have a buy back period, so if she turns you down, you can just get a refund or store credit. Otherwise, there should be no reason to try to get money back from the diamond. It's hers, for keeps.
Alternative stones are quite nice, such as emeralds, saphires, or opals, and make a definite statement. Also, I've heard that watches make very nice engagement gifts. I would check with your future fiancee before getter her anything other than diamond, though. Girls can be rather picky about that sort of thing.