| When getting married, most couples are trying to | | | | wedding rings may like to consider semi precious |
| make their dollars go a long way. Wedding costs, | | | | gems. This will lower the price tag considerably. |
| honeymoons, saving for houses, the list can be | | | | Alternatively, tinted diamonds such as the |
| endless. Whether the economy calls for belt | | | | champagnes and cognacs have the same |
| tightening or not, there are plenty of good | | | | hardness but a lower price than the white |
| reasons to try and reduce the cost of your | | | | diamonds. |
| wedding rings. | | | | Clever settings can make smaller diamonds look |
| Read on for simple strategies that may well | | | | larger. |
| reduce the price tag of your wedding ring. | | | | Engraved and etched wedding rings may be a little |
| Bridal sets. Having the wedding ring made at the | | | | more costly than a simple ring, but can be |
| same time as the engagement ring can save you | | | | extremely beautiful and eye catching pieces. |
| money. Many jewellers sell bridal sets all inclusive, | | | | Worked wedding rings can be a great selection |
| so the cost of the wedding ring has been | | | | for the couple who like fancy wedding rings but |
| covered with the engagement ring. Your wedding | | | | don't want to include the price tag for stones. |
| ring will be considerably less expensive when | | | | These can be an even better selection for the |
| purchased this way. Some jewellers may also | | | | bride who wants a stand-alone wedding ring |
| offer a reduced price or include the groom's | | | | without an engagement ring. |
| wedding ring along with the bridal set, for an even | | | | Plain and simple wedding rings can vary in cost. |
| bigger saving. | | | | No-one is going to see whether or not that |
| White gold instead of platinum. White gold that has | | | | exclusive jeweler's stamp is on the inside of the |
| been rhodium plated has a similar appearance to | | | | band. When selecting a generic wedding ring it is |
| platinum. Platinum is far more precious and rare | | | | important to ensure that the ring is hallmarked so |
| than gold, so this is one way to save some cash. | | | | you know the exact metal you are getting. |
| However, don't forget that the rhodium plating will | | | | Shop around. The same size and weight wedding |
| probably have to be redone every so often to | | | | ring can vary in price. Utilising jewelry sales is an |
| maintain the fabulous shine. | | | | excellent way to snag a good deal. |
| Semi precious gems instead of diamonds. Couples | | | | A little research, and possibly compromises, will |
| who have their hearts set on stones in their | | | | save you money on your wedding rings. |