
Take Advantage of the Savings. Many retailers offer huge discounts off of their products during the holiday season. These bargains simply aren’t around during other parts of the year, like the spring and summer, when many men plan to propose. Online retailers are a great way to maximize your Christmas shopping. A one carat white gold engagement ring, which is surely an investment, often sells for thousands of dollars less during the holidays.
You will find rings in all the popular styles, such as solitaire and three stone diamond rings, at a reasonable price. In fact, it is even worth it to consider buying the wedding band at this time. Discount diamond wedding rings are a way for the money savvy man to plan for the future. And if you choose to propose on Christmas, you can save even more money! That engagement ring is the perfect surprise, and you don’t need to spend money on an additional Christmas gift.
Consider Cost-Effective Options. Let’s face it - you are strapped for cash during this time of the year. You can still buy her a breathtaking ring without breaking the bank. If you think she would love a platinum engagement ring, think of some alternatives. Yes, platinum is a brilliant, beautiful metal, but it does come with a hefty price tag. Palladium is a metal that is similar to platinum. Both options are bright white and resistant to damage, but palladium is cheaper. Or, think about white gold. This is also cheaper than platinum, but keep in mind that white gold will need to have its rhodium plating replaced every few years. If she prefers gold, the average person can’t see the difference between 14K and 18K gold - and 14K is much cheaper.
Now think about the diamond itself. There are lots of ways to save money this season on a spectacular diamond. You know that the carat is how large the diamond is. But what you might not know is that the price of the diamond skyrockets once it reaches the whole carat mark. A .9 carat diamond is much cheaper than a 1 carat diamond, but the difference is size is difficult for the average person to see. The same goes for 1.9 and 2 carat diamonds. You can also take advantage of certain shapes to make the diamond appear larger. Stones cut into square or rectangular shapes (think princess and emerald cut) generally look larger than round stones.
Take advantage of smart shopping this holiday season for an engagement ring! That ring is guaranteed to wow her - but you don’t have to sell your house to buy it!
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