It’s time to propose to the woman you love. You are not exactly sure which engagement ring she will melt over. Here are five ways to save time and money while shopping for engagement rings.
Find the Correct Ring Size
First, buying an engagement ring that doesn’t fit wastes both time and money. You may find after browsing around you are not sure of her ring size. There are ways to get her ring size without having her know.
For example, you can take one of her rings when she is not looking. If you cannot tell what size it is you can take it to a jeweler and they will be able to tell you. Make sure you put it back where you found it or she’ll know something’s up.
Another approach requires a little more stealth on your part. Go shopping with her and browse some rings you think she may like. Then ask her to come over and look. She will more than likely give you hints about which ones she likes. Don’t make it look obvious.
If you have been together long enough this should be simple. If not, this probably is not the best approach.
Select an Inexpensive Cut
Stones add value to an engagement ring thereby increasing its cost. If your short on cash it’s important to know what cut will save you money. The most common and inexpensive cut is the princess cut. This diamond looks marvelous and has the added bonus of not costing you a fortune.
Buy During a Sale
Buying an engagement ring in a rush can waste tons of money. You can save money by finding and waiting for sales throughout the year at local jewelers. If you are not sure when they host their sales you can simply ask them. Then you can plan to go shopping around that time.
Avoid Fake Jewelry
Scams such as knock-off jewelry can waste your time and money. Avoid issues such as non authentic rings by going to a reputable jeweler. Make sure to ask what their policy is if you need to return the ring.
Buy an Antique Engagement Ring
You can find antique engagement rings for under $1000. Look for local estate sales and antique shops. These places have affordable antique style engagement rings for sale due to the rings not being new. The only downside is your ring may not come with a warranty.
Bottom line, your engagement ring shopping should be fun and not feel like a bad ordeal. To save time and money shopping for your engagement ring, remember to…
Find the correct ring size
Select an inexpensive cut
Buy during a sale
Avoid fake jewelry
Buy an antique style engagement ring
