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In 2015, the current average cost of an engagement ring is between $4,770 - $5,580. 1  The most popular engagement ring cut is the round brilliant diamond. 2  The average womanâs ring size is about 6. 3  December is the most popular month for buying engagement rings.
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.