“How much should I spend?” is a common question. When budgeting for engagement rings, a general rule of thumb is two months salary, but it comes down to what you are comfortable with. Using the guideline of two months salary, we’ve created the Engagement Ring Budget Calculator below, to show you examples of ring designs that may fit within your budget.

An engagement ring purchase is typically done in two stages: selecting the diamond and selecting the setting. While the majority of your budget will go toward the diamond, remember the setting is equally important, since it's what will hold your diamond - your major investment - securely forever.