You don’t have to spend more than you can afford to get an engagement ring that she’ll fall in love with. Here are our top tips on how to buy an engagement ring on a budget:
1. Get creative with the setting
Don’t worry if your budget won’t stretch to the big diamond you’ve been dreaming of, get creative and choose a halo setting which can create the illusion of more carats. Featuring a halo of smaller stones around the central diamond, this type of setting makes the diamond look bigger and will give your engagement ring a beautiful vintage look.
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2. Opt for more diamonds
This may seem counterintuitive, but choosing more smaller diamonds can create just as much sparkle as a big diamond for less cost. Think about choosing an engagement ring with a cluster setting or go for a smaller central stone accentuated with a diamond set band to make your engagement ring even more glamorous within your budget.
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3. Add some colour
Just because it’s traditional doesn’t mean that your engagement ring has to be a diamond solitaire. Often associated with a special meaning, choosing a coloured gemstone for your engagement ring can send a very personal and sentimental message. Opting for a diamond halo setting can make your choice of coloured gemstone even more special without the price tag of a big diamond.
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4. Go for gold
Not as rare as platinum and so less expensive, gold is a beautiful choice for an engagement ring and has been seen as a symbol of luxury for centuries. Available in both 9ct and 18ct, you can also choose from white, rose or yellow gold which gives you plenty of options when it comes to making your engagement ring unique.
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5. Be a matchmaker
An option which might not be possible if you’re buying the ring as a surprise, you can make some good savings when buying the engagement ring and wedding band together as a bridal set. Offering the added bonus of being perfectly matched for one another, bridal sets are also a great consideration if you have your heart set on an engagement ring which will require a shaped wedding ring to sit alongside it.
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