Posted on Wednesday, October 09, 2013 at 2:34 pm CDT
The XO Group Inc. conducted a survey to determine the cost and size of the typical engagement ring and found that couples spend, on average, $5200 for this ring which features one carat for the center stone with a total of 1.4 carats when all stones are combined. As there are many types of rings to select from, customers often wonder how they will be able to afford the ring they would like to buy.
Source: Inter-Continental Jewelers
Posted on Wednesday, October 09, 2013 at 2:34 pm CDT
In a recent survey by Weddingwire.com, 86.2% of brides rated the design of their ring as the most important feature. In addition, 58.5% considered diamond color important. The site also reported that 59.6% of brides used online research as their main source of information. In response to these trends, Inter-Continental Jewelers is now offering customers the option to design engagement rings online. Buyers will be able to create a complete ring, or choose loose stones, and then select a setting at a later time.
Source: Inter-Continental Jewelers