I'm with you Luna. A 2K diamond ring is a lot of BS. Not all us women are ultra-demanding, materialistic bitches. I also appreciate what mycoatl said about getting a unique and less expensive ring. I thought the opal ring my brother gave his wife was touching and beautiful (and didn't cost him an arm and a leg).
Oh and Dru - women traditionally wear the engagement ring in tandem with the wedding band on the *same* finger. I wear an old spoon on my middle finger.