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Where to start

The first three decisions — how much to spend, which stone, and how to find out her ring size. Metal, design and delivery time come next. In Estonia, a handmade engagement ring with a lab-grown diamond typically costs €1,200–4,000, and with a natural diamond €10,000–20,000. The "three months' salary" rule is a salesman's invention — the right budget is the one that causes no stress.