How long before jewelry is a required gift?
12%
Marriage.
- Dominique Vance, 23, from New York, NY
"There are no 'required' gifts. it depends on the girl, your income, and what's meaningful." - Ashley Woolley, 25, from Chicago, IL
"Give her something thoughtful. If it happens to be jewelry, so be it. :)" - Aja Bernard, 27, from Brooklyn, NY
"I'm not biased on this one, but marriage is a given." - Regina Melzer, 32, from Los Angeles, CA
"Requirements are for losers!" - Molly Millett, 23, from San Francisco, CA
"Jewelry is more romantic and means more if it is out of the love in your heart, not a requirement." - Shelly Kaplan, 28, from Chicago, IL
"Not a big fan of getting jewelry- I am very picky. If we are married, you probably have an idea." - Claire Griffin, 28, from Charleston, SC
"Wedding rings and engagement rings are the only requirement. Jewelry is nice, but not a necessity." - Gina Kim, 24, from San Diego, CA
"I don't expect jewelry until you propose. But then I want a really big one. (:"
9%
5 years.
- Alicia Cohen, 37, from New York, NY
"More than one less than 5, maybe 2." - Grace Kang, 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"If she's been with you for 5 years, she deserves pretty things." - Amy Liu, 23, from San Diego, CA
"Why not?" - Rebecca Nashleanas, 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"Depends on the relationship and the level of committment." - Doris Parker, 27, from Springfield, MA
"After a few years, jewelry is a nice gift to get." - Cheng-Cheng Lok, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"There are better gifts out there than jewelry."
21%
1 year.
- Claire Watkins, 25, from Santa Cruz, CA
"Jewelry is always a good way to go… :)" - Claire Watkins, 25, from Santa Cruz, CA
"Jewelry is always a good way to go… :)" - Rachel U, 26, from New York, NY
"Might as well get her something to wear so she stops wearing her ex boyfriend's gifts." - Deeana Lowe-Chin, 24, from Miami, FL
"Maybe not required..but appreciated." - Kate Cohen, 27, from Syosset, NY
"Something smallish-some nice earrings would be good or a small heart necklace." - Sara Koch, 30, from Youngstown, OH
"Just don't let it be heart-shaped anything." - Erika Thomas, 25, from Miami, FL
"At least a bracelet or SOMETHING….anything with a little bling!" - Shelby Kovant, 25, from New York, NY
"It shows commitment." - Justine Bour, 26, from Chicago, IL
"It's required, but not for every celebration. Vacations and other fancy items are welcomed as well." - Elise Stiller, 36, from Seaford, NY
"If things are going well and you’ve got the cash… hey why not?" - Rosie Dehoyos, 29, from Dallas, TX
"Start off small, you out do yourself this year what happens next year?" - Priscilla Torres, 26, from New York, NY
"I got jewelry before the six months, so i guess it depends on the relationship." - Renee Lucas, 30, from New York, NY
"First year, try a pair of earrings. They're a simple gift. She won't read into it as much as a ring." - Mercedes Tahir, 23, from New York, NY
"Uh… i know it's a recesh and all but, get with it. A year!"
58%
Never.
- Emily Pelton, 29, from Brooklyn, NY
"It's never required, you should give a gift that says something about her and what she's into." - Julienne Irons, 27, from Los Angeles, CA
"Required? I don't think it has to be required for V-Day, but after about 2 or 3 years, it's cool." - Amy S., 25, from Chicago, IL
"Only requirement of a gift is that it's meaningful." - Ashley Hayes, 24, from Los Angeles, CA
"I'd never say it's a requirement, but it's nice." - Francesca Lacuesta, 29, from Sacramento, CA
"I don't wear much jewelry and don't plan on getting married, so…" - JoAnna Di Tullio, 24, from Boston, MA
"PLEASE! give me the jewelry now! (not diamonds… turquoise)!" - Vida James, 28, from New York, NY
"Gifts shouldn't be required." - Sandy Tragos, 32, from Chicago, IL
"It's nice, but not required." - Jessica Chang, 30, from Los Angeles, CA
"It should never be required. It should be given freely." - Whitney R, 25, from Princeton, NJ
"What the hell is a required gift?" - Vanessa Jeong, 28, from San Leandro, CA
"Depends on the dynamic." - Carly Twisselman, 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"It's never a required gift. Its just a nice one." - Corey G, 25, from Chicago, IL
"Jewelry should never be a requirement." - Maya Calaway, 24, from Boston, MA
"It should never be expected on Valentine's Day…it should be a gift given for the right reasons." - Emily Woolf, 26, from Brooklyn, NY
"Never required, but always loved." - Jessi Odenbach, 28, from Chicago, IL
"It should never be 'required' unless you are proposing." - Katrina Robinson, 28, from Charleston, SC
"That's just silly. Not everyone can afford jewelry over and over again." - Allison Baxley, 29, from New York, NY
"Get her something she'll find useful. It'll show that you really thought about what you were buying." - Johanna Beyenbach, 29, from New York, NY
"Only if I want something specific. Otherwise, buy me a record or a book." - Jennifer Beio, 26, from Chicago, IL
"Would rather have a mixtape that is meaningful than jewelry that is meaningless." - Sarah Conrad, 27, from New York, NY
"It's the thought that counts, not the $!" - Laura Lefkowitz, 35, from New York, NY
"Required????? What?????" - Erika San Miguel, 32, from Larkspur, CA
"Quality vs. size on this one." - Greta Eagan, 30, from New York, NY
"The word 'required' bothers me. There are so many other wonderful gifts that may be better suited." - Kate DAlleva, 25, from Morristown, NJ
"Jewlery is nice, but I could use some new boots." - Marianna Branda, 23, from Miami, FL
"It would be nice, but I like other stuff as well." - Susie Jones, 29, from Naples, Fl
"Don't feel obligated, but know we love getting it." - Alison Dichter, 31, from New York, NY
"I don't think it's a requirement. It's always nice but buying something meaningful should mean more." - Kristin Castro, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"Jewelry is never required…but i'll take it if you buy some for me…" - Jacquelyn Tillotson, 31, from Miami Beach, FL
"Never required but much appreciated…you will get rewarded." - Ashley Potter, 26, from Milwaukee, WI
"There are no required gifts for Valentine's Day. Stop supporting Hallmark." - Nadia Reiman, 28, from Brooklyn, NY
"Jewelry is never ‘required.’ I think it’s nice, especially if it’s old, but I never ever expect it." - Yisell Muxo, 35, from Miami, FL
"Not a requirement…" - Nora Lahl, 31, from Milwaukee, WI
"Never required. Be sure you know her taste and even then, keep the receipt." - Elinor N, 23, from New York, NY
"I'm more into birthday gifts and random gifts." - Ashley Becker, 26, from New York, NY and Miami, FL
"I believe the gesture is what's important, BUT a stuffed animal holding a little balloon is NOT ok." - Christina Johnson, 31, from New York, NY
"I´m not the into jewelry, so never for me." - Lauren McHenry, 26, from Dallas, TX
"It's NEVER a required gift, but it's still super nice to get."