True love is priceless, I'm sure that any bride would agree to that. This is why, if you'd ask us, there is no need to spend a fortune on an outrageously expensive engagement ring and start your first years of marriage with a debt from here to Tokyo. In case you have a bride who disagrees to that: these are our top 4 reasons to go for an affordable engagement ring. Read More...
Personalised details such as personal engravings, incorporated inherited stones, unique decorations and details can contribute greatly to the emotional and sentimental value of an engagement ring. It's not all about the money, after all - the symbolism and good memories attached to an engagement ring are the most important factors for most brides-to-be. Read More...
An engagement ring usually costs a fortune – or maybe not? Disregard the huge industry mark-ups that famous and expensive brands add on top of their prices, and you'll see that you can save yourself a lot on money, while having a ring that's equally stunning and even more unique when going bespoke with an independent jewellery designer! Read More...
Did you know that sapphires, opals or coloured diamonds are not necessarily less expensive than white diamonds? And that it is more sensible to go for a smaller diamond of higher quality than for a bigger one that doesn't shine as it should? Here's some surprising facts about the prices of diamonds and engagement rings. Read More...
Marriage is an adventure you enter together, so why not invest in it together? If you think about it, it actually makes a lot of sense to split the cost of an engagement ring between two partners, and research shows that more and more women are willing to contribute to the cost of their special token of love. A very emancipated statement that fits the modern times, if you'd ask me. Read More...
Is it really worth it spending thousands of euros more on an engagement ring, just because it has a fancy brand on it? Not if you'd ask me. Step outside the realm of ‘designer diamonds' and into the world of bespoke jewellery design, and you will find prices on equally gorgeous gemstones will become considerably lower. Read More...
Ever wondered how to go about obtaining a ring that adequately represents your feelings for your partner while also ending up with enough money for a proper wedding and honeymoon? Independent designers of bespoke jewellery can help you out by using their skills and experience to keep your commission within your budget. Read More...
Looking for a more affordable engagement ring for your beloved? Perhaps you should consider the option of synthetic stones! From diamond simulants to synthetic rubies, nowadays modern science can create dazzling gemstones that are equally stunning as the natural ones. Read More...
Choosing the perfect engagement ring is always a little overshadowed by the impending doom of learning its price. However, this grey cloud does not have to be the ominous presence that it is played up to be. So, just how much should an engagement ring cost? Are affordable engagement rings a myth like a magical unicorn? Fortunately you can make affordability a reality with the aid of a little knowledge.
Read More...Tradition has previously dictated that a man should spend somewhere between 1-3 months’ worth of salary on an engagement ring. Thankfully this is now considered a fairly antiquated point of view and couples are being more practical and also finding new and imaginative ways to create a ring that matches their budget. This business side of the engagement transaction is hardly fun but it is not all doom and gloom. Affordable engagement rings are out there - you just need to know where to look.
Firstly, learn your basics and do your research, research, research. By the end of the whole process you feel like an expert in the 4Cs, metal options, designer settings, and you might know a bit more about celebrity engagement rings than you care to admit. All of this will enable you to narrow down exactly what you want which is the first hurdle. The next one is to evaluate your options.
Consider discussing your wish list with a bespoke engagement ring designer. Their inside knowledge of gemstones, metals and settings will prove immensely beneficial in creating an affordable engagement ring that has all the attributes you desire. Certain cuts and shapes can make a stone look larger, the use of alternative stones can simulate the look of more expensive gems, creative settings and designs could maximize the use of multiple smaller stones. All these little tricks-of-the-trade can help to create magnificent ring that won’t break the bank.
The modern day attitude towards financing an engagement ring has gradually evolved and reflects the constantly changing economic atmosphere of the world. Instances of couples working together to finance a ring is on the rise. In this case knowledge is most definitely power, and coupled with a little creative thinking, you can make that perfect engagement ring can perfectly affordable.
