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?
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