Definition of nebula for English Language Learners. : 1  a cloud of gas or dust in space that can sometimes be seen at night. : 2  a group of stars that are very far away and look like a bright cloud at night.
That could be one reason the national average spent on an engagement ring, as well as diamond carat size, or weight, have been rising. The average spent on an engagement ring grew 3% to $5,598 last year from a year earlier, according to TheKnot. That's still down from 2009's average of $5,861, however. The average carat size for the center stone is just over 1 carat. The average total carat size for engagement rings, including any diamonds on the setting, is 2 carats, Miles said. 3. Weigh payment options.
The average total carat weight for an engagement ring hovers just over 1-carat, at 1.18-carats. Depending on the style of the ring, this may include pavÃ© diamonds along the band, the center diamond set in a halo, or surprise diamonds around the head. Understandably, the average engagement ring size varies by region. In New York, the average ranges from 1.5-2 carats, while women in the Midwest typically wear between .5 and 1-carat diamonds. Keep in mind, also, that these are median averages.