The most popular diamond shapes, when buying an engagement ring for your girlfriend, are: Round cut diamond, Princess cut diamond, Emerald cut diamond, Cushion cut diamond, Asscher cut diamond
"Two months' salary" is the most quoted answer given to men asking how much to spend on their fiancée's engagement ring. So is this what people are really spending? Well, exact information is very hard to find.
A recent survey from XO Group indicates that the average price was $5200 in 2010. That was a survey of 10000 brides and 1000 bridegrooms, so it represents what they say was spent. It seems higher than other estimates. The survey covered all income levels, but it doesn't say whether those levels are in the same proportions as they are in the population - if it isn't the figures will be unrepresentative.
Typical minimum wage in the USA is $7.25. Assuming a 40 hour week, and a 4 week month, a minimum earner would make $2320 in two months. If the rule held, there would be very few, if any engagement rings sold below that price.
One thing can be sure is if you do not buy the engagement ring that is the right type all could be lost. My advice is not to surprise her with a ring and not to buy something you think she might like, I emphasis the word might.
My advice is to find the store and make sure the shop as a good reputation. Whoever you decide to purchase your diamond ring from make sure you do the ground work and try your best to find out what she likes before you make that big purchase. Good luck guys.
