Diamond Wedding Rings on a Budget

Many people would like a wedding ring with diamonds but don't give it a second thought as they assume it will be too expensive. But it is possible to get a diamond ring for a lot less than you might think.

You may have to compromise on the size, quality or number of diamonds, but hey life’s all about compromise.

As with any kind of ring there are numerous styles of diamond rings available. You could buy off the shelf wedding bands or have them custom made (bespoke designs will almost always be more expensive). If you want diamonds but want to keep the price down follow my simple guidelines:

1. 1. Choose smaller diamonds - you will get away with lower quality diamonds as flaws are virtually impossible to see if the individual diamonds are small.
2. Choose a design with diamonds which don’t go all the way round the ring (most people only ever see the top of your ring).
3. Consider using synthetic (often referred to as cultured) diamonds. These are man made and should not be confused with cubic zirconia. Synthetic diamonds are real diamonds which have been made in the lab. They also are cheaper than naturally occurring diamonds and the naked eye cannot tell the difference. For this reason they are etched to identify them as synthetic diamonds.
4. Consider a narrower ring, less metal means a lower price. Similarly, choosing a Palladium ring over a platinum ring will reduce the cost (palladium is around 1/3 the cost of platinum). Plus palladium is lighter so the extra weight of the stones will be less noticeable.
5. Always, always try on the wedding ring with your engagement ring to make sure they work together (traditionally the wedding band goes underneath your engagement ring).If it doesn't fit well you may have to get a wedding band altered or custom made.
6. When choosing mens wedding rings, many men will choose a plain band but you can still match his ring to yours by choosing a design with a plain band and a small number of subtle diamonds around it.
7. Haggle, as with any purchase for your big day. Don't be afraid to negotiate, it is always easier to increase an offer than reduce it, so start low. Worst case scenario the jeweller will say no and at that point you can increase you offer.

Finally if you really want diamond wedding rings but they just don't fit your budget at present, why not buy some cheap wedding bands now and upgrade them in the future, possibly for a special anniversary.

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