Guide to Buying Affordable Engagement Rings
Now that you have chosen her as your soon to be life partner, you must show your sheer commitment for her and an engagement ring is the ultimate way to do that. But for those of you who have never shopped for any form of jewelry in their entire lives, buying the most precious thing, the engagement ring, could bring on a lot of confusion. Here's a glimpse on how to select an affordable engagement ring.
Today popularity tilts towards the diamond and the platinum engagement rings! These are the classy and the most expensive options. Don't worry, the world just doesn't end here though. You have plenty of options available with respect to the style, design and material. But what we are concentrating on, is the cost of the engagement ring.
Firstly, decide your exact budget for the engagement ring. Remember that the jewelers are there to make their own business and do not really care about your pocket. It is strictly advised that you should decide on your budget first, before selecting the engagement ring. Generally it may take your two months salary, but you can be sure that you will find a great, affordable engagement ring. All that you will have to do, is a bit of a homework.
Types of Affordable Engagement Rings
You can design your engagement ring in your own unique way. The shape of the gem and the ring, and the thickness of the metal, totally depend on your requirement and your partner's expectations. Research a bit about various gems and their flaws. You will come to know that there could be a lot of minor flaws that a normal eye cannot detect. So, you can choose a gem that has some minor flaws. But to find a flawless gem, I will suggest you to buy any gem other than diamond. You can even go for some of the following options for the expensive engagement ring.
Rings with Synthetic Stones
The synthetic stones are easy on the budget and are a great alternative for the diamonds and other expensive precious stones.
- Cubic Zirconia - It is the most generalized form of imitation diamonds. It is formed through a heating process of the yttrium oxide and zirconium oxide. Cubic Zirconia is an affordable form of stone, available in a variety of flaming colors. They are flawless and heavier than the original diamonds.
- Moissanite - It is actually a mineral but today it is produced to form various jewelry items. A fine quality moissanite is very hard to differentiate from the real diamond. This is the reason why the moissanite engagement rings are getting immensely popular.
- Rose Quartz - A pale pink colored stone, rose quartz, is never actually often mistaken for a diamond. It is very economical and attracts the customers due to its crystal-like appearance.
- Diamond Nexus - The hardcore jewelers will make you fall for this stone as an option to the cubic zirconia. It is a fairly new stone in the market and is mainly available only in the US. It costs more when compared to cubic zirconia.
All the natural gems, excluding the 'four cardinal' gems (diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald) are considered as the semi precious stones. To relieve you of your stress, there are more than 120 types of semi precious stones available! You can keep your uniqueness while opting for an affordable diamond ring. Birthstones are also categorized as the semi precious stones. A few of the semi precious stones include the jade, opal, topaz, agate, hematite, peridot and turquoise, with every gem present you with its own beauty, size, cost and durability.
Heirloom Engagement Rings
Many mothers and grandmothers follow the idea of treasuring their own engagement rings, to gift to their daughters or daughters-in-law. They come from the early days so the quality of the gems is much better, than even the newly bought gems. The only condition is that the rings must preserved properly and should be well taken care of. This way, the new bride-to-be won't get a chance to get disappointed.
Silver Engagement Rings
We often see gold and platinum engagement rings, but a silver engagement ring is also a great option. Silver is more affordable and goes with almost anything in your bride's wardrobe. Although silver rings are called promise rings or commitment rings, they are becoming more and more popular due to their affordability. Silver rings embedded with any gem of your choice, is a great way to propose your bride-to-be.
Wedding Bands and Bridal Sets
The bridal sets come in handy if you are looking for an affordable engagement ring. It is a total set that completes all her bridal requirements and costs you less money.
Where the wedding band or a wedding ring is the best option, if you can skip the gemstones. The pure gold or silver wedding bands look as beautiful as the diamond engagement rings.
Unique and Affordable Engagement Rings
Celtic engagement rings come without any gem attached to them, which makes them very affordable. They are a unique choice and if your partner likes to try different things, then Celtic rings is the perfect option for you.
There are also the 'Claddagh engagement rings'. They are the unique and highly symbolized engagement rings. Choose the exact symbol that can rightly define your relationship.
Pearl Engagement Rings
Not so popular an option, but a beautiful pearl embedded in a beautiful silver ring, will definitely stun your partner.
The foremost thing to understand is, your love is not measured by the cost of the engagement ring you present her with. It is much more precious than that and believe me, she knows it. Choose any ring that will suit your pocket, and be confident about it!
