You don’t need to go into debt just because you bought a gorgeous engagement ring. If you do your research, you can find the ring you want at the price that you are willing to pay. Here are 6 tips to help you find the right engagement ring.
Buy A Pre-owned Engagement Ring
Pre-owned or estate engagement rings are a great way to save money on your purchase of an engagement ring. You can find some amazing rings that are much less expensive than their original price.
These rings can often be unique and come with their own stories. Pre-owned engagement rings can be like purchasing a piece of history to gift to someone you love. This is a great choice for a girlfriend who loves vintage-inspired jewelry.
Choosing an Imperfect Diamond
You can’t expect to find a cheap engagement ring if you want the best quality in a diamond’s materials.
You won’t be able to buy a ring if you aren’t financially independent. Instead, you will need to make a few strategic trade-offs in order for you to find the best ring within your budget.
A great tip to save money is to search for diamonds in the G-J range. These diamonds can be viewed in white and appear indistinguishable from a high-color grade diamond.
If you are willing to accept a certain amount of inclusions in your diamond, you don’t necessarily have to sacrifice its size or color for budgetary reasons. Given your budget, you can make small concessions in several areas or more significant concessions in one. This will maximize the quality of your ring.
Metal Matters
Price differences can be significant depending on the precious metal used for your engagement rings.
Platinum is a durable and beautiful metal. It can also be really expensive. If budget is a concern, however, a white-gold band might be able to save you some money in the near future. You can achieve a modern look with white gold for less than platinum.
Sterling silver is a great option for those with tight budgets.
Tarnishing is a natural occurrence in silver. Tarnish is a discoloration that occurs when silver is exposed to water and air over time. Although it is easily treatable, there are usually some maintenance requirements for this type of metal.
Buy a Slightly Smaller Diamond
Carat “brackets” are used to price diamonds. This is likely because people look for stones with a particular carat weight. Sometimes you might be able to get a slightly lower price than the next one. This could save you significant money.
For a 1-carat, you might consider asking for one with 0.8 or even 0.9 carats. This will allow you to save up to 20%, even though the size differences between the diamonds are not noticeable.
Consider A Cluster Of Smaller Diamonds
Solitaires, which are one large diamond on its’ own, will be more expensive. You will pay less for smaller diamonds than you would for larger ones. A diamond halo engagement band is a good option. To give the ring a bigger appearance, it uses a central diamond that is surrounded with smaller diamonds.
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Simulated Diamonds are not diamonds. They can be thought of as doppelgangers. They look very similar, even though they are made of completely different things. Some of these lookalikes closely resemble diamonds, while others are less so. Some are real gems and others are manufactured in labs.
I’m guessing you’ve probably seen ads about them on social media. Moissanite, CZ, white sapphire. . .
Lane Woods Jewelry offers a stunning collection of moissanite wedding rings and engagement rings. They are all conflict-free and eco-friendly because moissanite can only be created in a laboratory. Its fire and sparkle will be a delight for you and your loved one.
