Rejoice, for Poundland Is Finally Selling Engagement Rings

It's long been the rule that you spend three months' salary on an engagement ring.While , the existence of ring shaming groups on Facebook (and ) are proof that for many brides-to-be, how much you spend on a ring really does matter.We're not sure how someone would react to being presented with a 1 ring, but that's now a very real option.Poundland is selling proper engagement rings for the bargain price of - you guessed it - 1.Now, before you panic that your partner may be ditching the diamonds and getting you a cheap rock instead, Poundland has said that the budget buys have a greater purpose.The brand describes their rings as a 'beautiful placeholder', the idea being that a person can do their big romantic proposal with a Poundland ring, with the intention of shopping together for the perfect sparkling replacement.That option means you won't be disappointed with whatever ring your partner picks out, as you'll be involved in the decision-making process. Sweet, rightPhotos of the 'Bling Ring' collection were shared in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, prompting some debate in the comments.Some were enthusiastic: 'Is this not the best idea ever Buy a cheap ring from Poundland to propose then go to the shop so you can pick a proper one together.'Others... not so much: 'Why would anyone want to pick their own ring Isn't the point of it that the man you love has chosen it for you'We guess a Poundland ring could also serve as a handy litmus test: If you pop the question with one of these and your beloved turns you down based purely on the cost of a bit of jewellery, perhaps it's not meant to be.If you fancy going down the Poundland route, either as a holding ring or as the real deal, you have plenty of options to choose from. The range includes gold and silver rings with red or blue stones, each presented in a heart shaped box.To be very, very clear, you're not getting an amazing bargain on a real diamond. The rings are made with cubic zirconia and have fake gemstones stuck on top.