Definition of nebula for English Language Learners. : 1  a cloud of gas or dust in space that can sometimes be seen at night. : 2  a group of stars that are very far away and look like a bright cloud at night.
That could be one reason the national average spent on an engagement ring, as well as diamond carat size, or weight, have been rising. The average spent on an engagement ring grew 3% to $5,598 last year from a year earlier, according to TheKnot. That's still down from 2009's average of $5,861, however. The average carat size for the center stone is just over 1 carat. The average total carat size for engagement rings, including any diamonds on the setting, is 2 carats, Miles said. 3. Weigh payment options.
As Iâm sure youâve heard, the old adage advises an engagement ring should cost roughly the equivalent of two monthsâ salary. The most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that works out to roughly $6,400, on average. Thatâs not too far off from the average engagement ring cost of $5,978, according to The Knotâs 2015 Bridal Jewelry Trends Report. However, a recent GOBankingRates survey of 5,000 adults indicates that popular opinion on how much an engagement ring should cost reflects a stark contrast with reality.