Cost of an Engagement Ring

The cost of an engagement ring really depends on the central diamond selection. The ring mount will have a certain cost that doesn’t vary too much. If the ring mount has additional diamonds, this will add to the cost, just how much by will depend on what the extra diamonds are. What really affects the cost of an engagement ring is not so much the ring mount, but the cost of the central diamond. The cost of the central diamond will depend on its size and quality. By varying the size or quality of the central diamond, we can tailor the cost of the engagement ring to suit your budget. In this sense, there is no set cost for an engagement ring, although being gold and diamonds there is a certain entry level that it is almost impossible to go below. Even poorly made rings with low quality diamonds have their cost.

What is the Cost of a 1 Carat Diamond?

1 carat diamond, round brilliant cut, set in a four claw 18ct. white gold ring

Many couples start looking for an engagement ring with an idea that they would like a one carat diamond in their engagement ring. This seems to be the magic weight that for many is a “must have” for their dream engagement ring. But what is the cost of a 1 carat diamond, they ask? The
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Engagement Ring Insurance: A Really, Really Good Idea

Engagement Ring Insurance protects against loss from theft

So you have popped the question and become engaged! Congratulations! Many couples spend a great deal of time researching to find the best jeweller to make their dream engagement ring. For others, it can be quite spontaneous and the engagement ring purchase takes no time at all. Regardless of which path you go down, engagement
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What Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring?

What Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring?

This is a question that is often asked of us – “what should you spend on an engagement ring?” Or, commonly, “What is the average cost of an engagement ring?”. It is a question that is hard to answer, as for everyone, the answer is different, depending on their circumstances. The issue was brought up
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Engagement Ring Quality

Pictured here is a poorly made ring. Engagement ring quality suffers with poor materials and poor workmanship

In our fast moving 24/7 world we tend to develop the expectation that we can (provided, of course that we have the funds to pay for it) buy everything we want pretty much instantaneously. We can shop around over the internet, compare prices and buy the cheapest we can find. And that whatever you buy
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Price of an Engagement Ring: One Design, Different Diamonds

Collection of engagement rings featuring three solitaires and a three stone emerald cut diamond ring

Following on from part one of our series “Cost of an Engagement Ring” we will take a look at a sample ring from our collection and discuss varying the weight and grade of the central diamond so that we can accommodate differing budget levels. In each case you will see how the price of an
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Cost of an Engagement Ring. 

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond

“What does that diamond engagement ring cost?” is a question that we are often asked by clients. And, as with all things diamond, the answer is not straightforward. The cost of an engagement ring can be tailored to suit different budget levels when you have a custom made engagement rings. We do this simply by
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