Engagement Ring Options
There are plenty of options available to you when considering the purchase of an engagement ring. The first way to say money on an engagement ring is perhaps the most obvious, don't buy one. If you like the symbolism or idea of a wedding ring then not buying one isn't really an option. Don't worry, there are still plenty of options for saving money. One of these options include buying a cubic zirconia (CZ) ring. These are not diamonds, but rather an imitation; however, you will get almost as much "fire" (inner sparkle) from a CZ and most people can't tell the difference. You also get more bang for the buck. CZ's are usually around 1/10th to 1/15th the price of a diamond depending on where you buy them.
Another option is a plain band with no stones. This can be gold, silver or platinum. Platinum is the most durable of the three and has a slightly duller finish than the others, but is also the most expensive. Silver, which …show more content…
You can find antique or older engagement rings through antique dealers, flea markets, antique shops, and if you are lucky, through a family member. I would like to point out that if you do get an antique ring from antique dealers, flea markets, etc...you need to do a few things in order to protect yourself from fraud. First and foremost, get a receipt. If they don't want to give you a receipt, go elsewhere. On your receipt have them write down any pertinent information about the ring including approximate date, type of stone and/or type of metal. Finally have them sign and date the receipt, and if possible get their name and number on it as well. Your next step is to take the ring to a GIA certified appraiser and have it appraised. If you find out that the ring is not what it was said to be and end up having to go court, you have the receipt as proof. It's almost always more frugal to be cautious rather than to be blind to the possibility of dishonest
There are plenty of options available to you when considering the purchase of an engagement ring. The first way to say money on an engagement ring is perhaps the most obvious, don't buy one. If you like the symbolism or idea of a wedding ring then not buying one isn't really an option. Don't worry, there are still plenty of options for saving money. One of these options include buying a cubic zirconia (CZ) ring. These are not diamonds, but rather an imitation; however, you will get almost as much "fire" (inner sparkle) from a CZ and most people can't tell the difference. You also get more bang for the buck. CZ's are usually around 1/10th to 1/15th the price of a diamond depending on where you buy them.
Another option is a plain band with no stones. This can be gold, silver or platinum. Platinum is the most durable of the three and has a slightly duller finish than the others, but is also the most expensive. Silver, which …show more content…
You can find antique or older engagement rings through antique dealers, flea markets, antique shops, and if you are lucky, through a family member. I would like to point out that if you do get an antique ring from antique dealers, flea markets, etc...you need to do a few things in order to protect yourself from fraud. First and foremost, get a receipt. If they don't want to give you a receipt, go elsewhere. On your receipt have them write down any pertinent information about the ring including approximate date, type of stone and/or type of metal. Finally have them sign and date the receipt, and if possible get their name and number on it as well. Your next step is to take the ring to a GIA certified appraiser and have it appraised. If you find out that the ring is not what it was said to be and end up having to go court, you have the receipt as proof. It's almost always more frugal to be cautious rather than to be blind to the possibility of dishonest