How to Save Money on Engagement Rings
So you’ve found the love of your life. You’re ready to propose over a candlelight dinner, or a picnic at sunset, or whatever your fancy. You want to buy her the most beautiful ring possible, but you don’t have that much money. Don’t worry; there are quite a few things that can save your pockets from being completely turned inside out. First there are huge differences in diamond prices which relate to the determined quality levels of the industry. When you get into the upper echelons of diamond color and clarity the price begins to jump substantially, but makes little difference in beauty to the unaided untrained eye. Generally anything in the SI clarity range and with a color between H-K will look just fine (you’ll learn more about these ranges in the stores themselves or online). Remember, as long as it sparkles and looks beautiful it doesn’t matter whether it is the best money can buy. Engagement rings do not necessarily have to have a diamond in them either. There are stones on the market which look very similar to diamond, such as moissanite and cubic zirconia, which cost a fraction of the price. You could also select an equally beautiful, yet cheaper, ruby, emerald or sapphire, or any other stone that’s tough enough to stand the test of time. A colored stone makes your ring stand out and might be a good choice if your fiancée-to-be has a unique sense of style.
18K Yellow Gold Princess Snake Pave Engagement Ring
Affordable engagement rings can also be purchased through many stores or companies that offer payment plans, or sometimes even return policies to ensure that you and your bride-to-be are happy with the purchase. Another option which can save you money and make you appear thoughtful at the same time is to find out if there are any family heirlooms (rings or stones) which the family wants used for the occasion. Jewelers are more than happy to set a stone of your own into one of their settings and this is a much cheaper way to go. If you really have very little money another consideration is to purchase a nice setting with a cheaper stone now. You can always change the stone later in life when you have more money, but since you will keep the same setting it is not as if you are completely replacing the sentimental jewelry. There are so many engagement rings to choose from and so many bargains to be found. You can even purchase second-hand rings from jilted lovers. You can also select a ring set with many small pave diamonds in a cluster. This still gives the sparkle and fire she’s looking for, but for much less money since smaller diamonds are substantially cheaper. Remember, as long as you find a ring that fits her tastes and present it to her with love, it doesn’t mater how much you paid for it. The important thing is that it is a symbol of your love and commitment.
