Is it OK to buy a cheap engagement ring?

Cheap Does Not Mean Low-Quality They’re all just fine. But some will last longer than others. If you choose an option made with high-quality materials, your ring can quite literally last a lifetime and be passed along to future generations.

Can you negotiate with jewelers?

Negotiate Jewelry is a prime candidate for price negotiation, because it’s expensive and the margins are fat. The way to do it is the same way you’d negotiate for anything: First, make sure you’re dealing with someone who can actually make a decision.

Do Tiffany rings go up in value?

Because of the ongoing, high demand for Tiffany jewelry, and because of the timeless design and high quality associated with Tiffany engagement rings and other jewelry, and ongoing marketing and advertising by Tiffany, Tiffany jewelry retains its value more than any other branded jewelry.

What is the markup on engagement rings?

The markup on diamonds at a jewelry store is somewhere between 160% and 300% of the original cost. If you go shopping at Tiffany’s or Cartier, you’ll pay more, but there’s some wiggle room, and some jewelers may have better prices than others.

What engagement ring should I buy?

Choose a Precious Metal. The main choices for engagement ring metals are platinum, white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold. Platinum and white gold are the most popular choices, but rose gold is continuing to rise in popularity.

How do you pick out an engagement ring?

Choose the right size. Choosing the ring size of the band is an important part of choosing the right engagement ring. One way you can figure out her ring size is by sneaking out one of the rings she wears a lot to have a jeweler figure out the size — as long as she doesn’t have time to miss it.

What should I use for engagement ring?

Gold (Available in Yellow Gold, White Gold and Rose Gold) and platinum are preferred for engagement rings, but common metal types such as titanium, silver, and stainless steel are also used for engagement rings. This allows for the bride-to-be to exert her own individual style into the ring in a simple manner.

What Diamond Cut is best for my engagement ring?

Round cut. This is the most popular cut and also the sparkliest of all diamond shapes.