Hmmm the ring.....well, I am a wedding planner who works with high-priced brides and I will definitely say that many women do care about the size of their ring. I, however, have been with my boyfriend for 5 years and we are not engaged yet, per my request. Nothing offensive to him, just want to wait a while. We already live together so really the only thing that would change would be.....well.....that ring you speak of! I am not very concerned with size of the stone, just want something beautiful!