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Engagement Ring

Why Are Engagement Rings So Expensive?

The average cost of an engagement ring is about $5,000. For the most part, the price depends on the type of metal, gemstone, design intricacy, and brand. Historically, the purpose of an expensive engagement ring was to guarantee a woman’s financial future if the wedding was canceled. Nowadays, this isn’t relevant, yet the tradition of […]

Can Your Engagement Ring Be Your Wedding Ring?

Modern western couples have total freedom of deciding what their ceremony will be like and whether they want to exchange wedding bands. Some couples are limited in the budget; in other cases, the bride doesn’t want to replace her engagement ring with a different one but doesn’t want to wear two at once. The answer […]

How To Pick a Wedding Band That Complements The Engagement Ring

A complimentary wedding band will enhance the beauty of your engagement ring without stealing the spotlight. Like your engagement ring, your wedding band should reflect your personality and fit your lifestyle. There are so many considerations when choosing a wedding band – the metal, gemstone color, cut, profile, comfort, and design elements. Matching your wedding […]

How To Wear Engagement And Wedding Band

The short answer to “how should a woman wear her wedding rings?” is – how she pleases. There are no strict rules in the U.S., although there’s a specific traditional way. Depending on the woman’s preferences, the symbolism she places on each ring, and practical considerations, she can refrain from the tradition and choose a […]

How Much Should You Spend On An Engagement Ring?

A few decades ago, men were forced to spend immense sums to get an engagement ring with a large diamond regardless of their income or lifestyle. Thankfully, times change. While some are still willing to spend well over $20,000 on a ring, today, it’s a matter of personal choice rather than obligation. Your engagement ring […]