Get The Bling Without The Sting - Affordable Engagement
Rings
By Alex Miller
Just because you don't have a lot of money doesn't
mean you can't find an affordable engagement ring that looks like
it cost a fortune.
Tips on getting more diamond for your dollar when
choosing an affordable engagement ring.
First, the diamond shape you choose can help make
your ring look like it's worth a lot more than you really paid. A
marquise-shaped diamond, for example, looks larger than a round diamond.
Pear-shaped and oval-shaped diamonds are also good choices for diamond
engagement rings because they look larger than their round counterpart.
The setting you choose can also make your engagement
ring look very glitzy and expensive. In particular, an Illusion setting.
The diamond is mounted on a metal plate similar to a mirror, which
makes the diamond appear bigger and more brilliant.
The quality of the diamond you choose is also important
if you want an affordable engagement ring. Your personal preference
will prevail, but it's possible to sacrifice quality for size. Colored
diamonds are a popular choice, so one possibility is to opt for a
lower grade color to get more diamond for your dollar.
Where to look for an affordable engagement ring.
Why go past the World Wide Web? Crank up the computer
and browse online, it's the easiest, most pain-free way to find a
great affordable engagement ring that's not going to break the bank.
Of course, who can go past e-Bay for a bargain-priced
affordable engagement ring? Another good value online jewelry auction
site is Bidz.com. But a word of advice - make sure you do your homework
before placing a bid.
Get a handle on the various grades of diamonds available
and the type of metal you fancy - be it yellow gold, white gold or
platinum.
Check out your local pawnshops too, they usually have
terrific bargains on affordable engagement rings. And if it makes
you feel a bit, well, icky, owning a pawnshop engagement ring, just
remember that antique and vintage engagement rings are all the rage
- and they have a history too.
Finding a bargain-price affordable engagement ring
makes sense. It leaves you plenty of money to spend on other things
you may need for your new life together. Like a ride-on mower, perhaps?
Alex Miller has been involved in the jewelry industry
for more years than she cares to remember! She lists her passions
as "diamonds, diamonds and more diamonds" and has turned her passion
into an informative website. You can find more great articles about
diamonds, engagement rings, bridal jewelry, honeymoons and more at
http://www.Engagement-Rings-Guide.com
- The place to go BEFORE you shop for jewelry online!
