Buy More Brilliance for your Buck: Saving Money on Your Wedding Ring Sets

We all love a large carat brilliant diamond engagement ring, but what do you do when you can’t afford the carat that you crave? If this is a problem for you, here are a few ways to maximize your dollars. Today, while traditional options are
still very popular, the current wedding jewelry trends lean towards
alternative metals and gemstones that can really save you serious
cash. If you want inexpensive rings with flare,
consider these options…

Diamond Wedding Rings:

A few smaller diamonds are almost always less expensive than one large diamond. If your engagement ring’s center stone doesn’t speak loudly enough for you, consider buying one with a
grouping of smaller diamonds, or pairing it with a diamond wedding
band. Wearing the two together will increase the carat count and the
beautiful sparkle.

Wedding Rings and Engagement Rings Made from Alternative Metals:

Alternative metals are tremendous cost savers for modern brides and grooms. Stainless steel and titanium cost much less than gold and platinum, and come with additional benefits as well. They are more durable and hypoallergenic. Saving some money on the
metal in the ring can mean that there is more left in the budget for
the diamond, and the strength of these alternative metal settings means
that your precious diamond will be well protected for years to come.

Engagement Rings with Colored Gemstones:

Engagement rings can also contain colored gemstones, which can cost
much less than diamonds. While the diamond has been the traditional stone, colored gemstones
began to appear during the Art Deco era. With
resurgence in the popularity of antique ring designs, especially from the Art Deco era, the
strongest colored gemstones like sapphire, ruby, and emerald are more
and more common as center engagement ring stones. You can spread your
dollars further and buy a larger carat sapphire and, if you still want
that diamond sparkle, place your colored gemstone it in a diamond
setting.