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Rare Carat breaks down data and trends by city
Diamond stats, city by city
One of the highest traffic pages has been our data/trends page - particularly after Refinery29 wrote an article on it when we crossed a million searches.
But we noticed that trends and budgets really differ by city. Every city has its own culture and its own (let’s face it) expectations of how much cash you’ve gotta drop on these little rocks.
So, continuing with our goal of creating transparency in the industry, we’ve put together data on each of the top 20 metros of the US :)
Can city-level data actually help me decide my ring budget?
Yes—having a benchmark helps. If you know the typical spend in your city, you can see whether your target budget is above, below, or in line with local trends—which helps you feel more confident rather than guessing blindly.
Besides money, does Rare Carat’s city data show any trends about what buyers in different places value—like diamond size or cut preferences?
Yes—the data & trends breakdown reveals that in different cities there are variations not just in budget but also in diamond-size preferences, carat weights, and search behavior, which reflect what buyers in that region tend to aim for.
How much do engagement ring budgets vary between different cities?
Every city has its own lifestyle, traditions, and social expectations around engagement rings. Hence, there’s a noticeable difference from city to city.
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