How much should you spend on an engagement ring?
A variety of factors influence the price of engagement rings:
The four Cs (cut, color, clarity, carat)
The style and shape of the ring
The type of metal chosen for the band and setting The best way to choose a ring is to simply find out which factors are most important to your fiancé. Then, get the best ring you can afford.
Does she have her heart set on a 1 carat diamond or is clarity more important to her?
Does she prefer gold, platinum or palladium?
What shape appeals to her the most?