What Are People in Your State Spending on Engagement Rings?

Before you put a ring on it, it's a good idea to do some major research. Rings are some of the biggest costs of the engagement and wedding process, and the different amounts people are willing to pay may surprise you. The average price paid for an engagement ring in California is a whopping $7,991, while couples in South Dakota average around $1,251. Ritani, a designer and manufacturer of custom engagement rings, put together an infographic to show just how much people are dropping on rings — based on where they live.

Here's the average cost of what people are spending on engagement rings by state: