interesting market research (UK)

[cinnabar]

According to a recent survey, one in five Britons think it''s OK to spend less than 200 pounds (around $380 US) on an engagement ring.

Don''t shoot the messenger

I didn''t know you could spend less than 200 pounds on an e-ring, other than a monkey-spit CZ from eBay. [/u]

 

[Lord Summerisle]

easy... there isnt really that much emphasis placed on the same kinda size here... 1/2ct is considered rather large for a single stone in a E-Ring.

one of the larger chains... had a 1/2ct princess inc ring for about £400-500 most look at about 1/4 or several small stones.

 

[Lord Summerisle]

tho in constrast - the ave cost of a wedding is £17,000