Karat size of engagement ring?

[naynay]

lol @ future fiance.. arent they all?

i went to an antique show and bought my wife a 1920's engagement ring that was 1.2 karats i think.. the filigree work is what she wanted and the shape worked well. she's happy, i got a BJ and a tattoo, all is good in my home.

[8mpg]

You might have better luck finding a loose diamond that is really nice and getting it set in a ring from a store. There is huge markup in jewelry (read 400%).

[Mr_Fiux]

I don't know if this is the proper place on the forum but I was wondering for all the married folk what a good size of karat diamond is for an engagement ring?

I was planning on getting something for my future fiancee, but I get stuck on what size rock, and budget. Usually under $1,000.00 White gold preferred, I was looking at Zales for a bridal set? Da fuq confusing shieeet.