Are you planning to get married? Well, an engagement ring can cost you a lot of money. We all know how expensive that can be.
But then again, giving your special someone an engagement ring has always been a tradition in almost every part of the world. The ring symbolizes your commitment to the relationship and of course, your promise of unconditional love.
With the ongoing economic recession, prices of jewelry have increased, especially those diamond and gold engagement rings. If you’re having a hard time with money, the best thing that you can do is to cut on costs. Try to be practical. The money you can save on an engagement ring can be used to start a family or even finance a jewelry shop of your own. Anyway, don’t let the cost of an engagement ring spoil the excitement of getting engaged. Allow your loved one to get a ring that is beautiful, but is more within your price range.
So how can you save on engagement ring costs? Here are some tips on how you can do it:
Buy an engagement ring online
Did you know that you can save as much as 40 percent on an engagement ring when you buy online? So before getting that perfect ring try to surf the net and browse several sites. You can check out websites of reputable jewelry stores so that you can compare prices. Just keep an eye though on fake rings. As much as possible, do some research first and avoid those which sell really cheap engagement rings compared to other stores because chances are they’re selling fake jewelry.
Give your family’s heirloom as an engagement ring
If your family happens to hand down old jewelry, you can ask for your great grandmother’s ring and surprise your fiancé with a beautiful heirloom as an engagement ring. This way, you won’t have to spend a lot of money just to buy the perfect ring for your loved one. You can even try this and alter it so that you love one feels as if it’s just for her.
Find an alternative for diamonds
The most popular centerpiece stone on engagement rings is diamonds. They say diamonds are forever, but diamonds cost more compared to other gemstones. So if you’re planning to get one, why not opt for a cheaper alternative? You can just settle for a plain gold or white gold band or rings that are set with colored gemstones such as ruby, sapphire, emerald, and amethyst, among others.
Look out for sales
Another thing you can do to save on engagement ring costs is to watch out for sales on jewelry stores. Ask around for scheduled sales so you can save from as low as five percent to even as much as half the price of the engagement ring of your choice.
Avoid buying branded diamonds
Branded diamonds cost as much as 20 percent more than unbranded or generic ones. So instead of buying a branded diamond, you can find a cheaper one with the same cut and design.
These are just five ways you can save on engagement ring costs. You don’t have to spend a fortune on an engagement ring.
