My first fiance had gotten me an e-ring. It was pretty and simple 1/3 of a carat. Although, I gave the ring back when I broke it off.
My husband did not get me an engagement ring or even propose. I walked out of the kitchen one day carrying grilled-cheese sandwiches, handed them to him and said, "you're gonna marry me." I was half-joking but he said okay. Hee hee.
My wedding ring in another thing altogether. My husband took all my old jewelry and melted down the gold and made our wedding rings. I'm so glad he did benchwork at a jewelers as a part-time job. So, I guess it's all what really matters to the person as to what they want.
Our wedding rings (picture doesn't scan well):
