Three Keys to Buying Cheap Engagement Rings

Most of us find engagement ring shopping to be pretty intimidating, and it’s no secret why. This is an expensive item that has a lot of personal meaning – we all want to get it right. However, there are ways to pay less, reduce your stress, and know you’re getting a good deal.

First, here’s something you probably already know: big diamonds are the most popular. This is one of the things that puts so much stress on ring shopping – we’re afraid we’ll have to spend more than we can afford. After all, larger diamonds come with a larger price tag.

There’s good news too, though. There are a number of ways you can find larger diamonds for only a small fraction of what you initially thought you’d pay. It’s all about getting the most out of your purchase.

Here’s an example to show you what we mean.

Every diamond out there has been graded according to four major characteristics. These are carat, clarity, cut and color. We’ll take a look at color to show you more.

Color grading is done on a scale ranging from D to Z – D is the best of the grades and Z is the worst. Color grades for each diamond are performed by inspecting the diamond under high magnification on a white background in a lab.

What’s the catch? D-grade diamonds look the same as H-grade diamonds, unless you have a microscope. That’s a difference of four grades.

Unless you look at the diamonds beside one another, on a white background, and under close magnification, you’ll never notice the difference. The naked eye just can’t see that level of detail. You might spot a difference between D and I if you know what you’re doing, but even grades I and J are hard to see a difference in.

So what’s the point? You should never pay for a D grade diamond when the human eye can’t distinguish it from an H!

The price difference between the two ranges is enormous. You could pay thousands of dollars more for a D grade diamond. Most jewelry stores encourage buyers to choose the highest grades, of course. Most people fall into this scheme, and pay a lot more than they need to.

This is only one example of a way to save when you buy an engagement ring. Pick a diamond with a lower grade in color, and you’ll be able to buy one that’s a lot bigger for the same money.

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