| Face the facts. If you are looking for a cheap | | | | second-hand stuff. Try looking at these stores |
| diamond engagement ring, better be prepared to | | | | and find out if they are selling used diamond |
| find a not that cheap diamond engagement ring. | | | | engagement rings. You can also try joining garage |
| Engagement rings are expensive as it is and | | | | sales or estate sales. Here you will find great |
| wanting one with a diamond on it is enough to dry | | | | stuff. Who knows, you might even come across |
| up anyone’s pockets. | | | | antique engagement rings that you or the person |
| Still, if you are really that determined to buy one | | | | you’ll be giving it to will love. |
| in such a limited budget, here are some tips that | | | | Surf the Internet |
| may help you in your search. These may not of | | | | There are also online stores that sell diamond |
| course guarantee success but at least you will not | | | | engagement rings. Some are brand new while |
| be getting any headaches while you scour the | | | | some are already used. You can also try eBay |
| metropolis. | | | | and see if their price range is within your budget. |
| Set a realistic budget. | | | | Be careful though as some items are up for bid |
| As mentioned before, diamond engagement rings | | | | and you may end up paying more than what you |
| are pretty costly. Finding one that is dirt cheap will | | | | have in your budget. |
| be next to impossible. Save yourself a lot of | | | | Try other gemstones |
| headache by setting a budget that would actually | | | | Although diamond engagement rings are really |
| allow you to buy a diamond engagement ring. | | | | great, if you really cannot afford it, why waste |
| To do this, try looking at the prices in jewelry | | | | the effort. Engagement rings set with other |
| stores, both upscale and those that are in the | | | | precious stones will also look great on the fingers |
| mid-range. Ask about the specifics such as the | | | | of your loved one. Sapphires, amethyst, topaz |
| carat, the color and the clarity. Compare prices | | | | and even rubies make great engagement rings. |
| and then decide just how much is the cheapest | | | | One thing that you can also do is to match the |
| one. When you have already determined that, try | | | | color of her eye with the gemstone. You can also |
| looking at what you have saved up. Is it enough? | | | | buy multiple colored gemstones, even with a small |
| Thrift stores | | | | diamond on it. This is less expensive. |
| There are stores that specialize in selling | | | | |