More Ways to Save Money on an Engagement Ring
- Local jewelry stores and department stores often have excellent sales on engagement rings.
- Do you have access to a family ring? How about a loose diamond that can be placed into a new setting? Or the reverse, a vintage setting that could accept a new gemstone?
- Online auctions are a potential source of affordable engagement rings. Read descriptions carefully and research each seller's feedback before you bid.
- Consider a trip to a few pawn shops. If you or your fiance have an issue with "used" rings, remember that diamonds and other gemstones have been on this earth for eons -- they're timeless. Move an affordable gem into a new setting to freshen it up.
