Where to find cheap (but still good quality) Diamond Rings?

Monday, April 30th, 2007 | Weddings

diamond engagement rings
Naga asked:


Hi,

I am wanting to propose to my girlfriend and am wondering the best place in the world to shop for a diamond engagement ring. I want to buy her a 1 carat platinum ring (good quality).

Where are the cheaper places to shop for such an item?????

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15 Comments to Where to find cheap (but still good quality) Diamond Rings?

KYcindylou
May 2, 2007

It depends on where you live.
If you are near Los Angeles, the diamond market is best in downtown. 6th and Spring St at Hill St

swimmyfishy
May 5, 2007

diamonds direct I dont know if they have a website or you could try a pawn shop.

Java Queen
May 8, 2007

Sears catalogue!

Or try a cubic zirconia. You can get one for $200 that looks like a real 1/2 carat diamond ring.

Kishimojun
May 10, 2007

Nearest pawn shop.

notyou311
May 10, 2007

The best place is a pawn shop. You can find amazing deals there. If she doesn’t like the setting you can have a jeweler reset the stone.

missaboo
May 12, 2007

you can try looking on this web sight they have different store locations. my husband has bought me jewelry from this store before and i love it! i also love platinum but platinum can be a bit pricey, so i opted for white gold, still just as beautiful. good luck happy hunting!!!

NAL
May 13, 2007

thats so sweet….oh I have lots of choices for you…
ebay
flea market
pawn shop
walmart
in a catalog
online

Carla
May 14, 2007

Don’t go through a pawn shop unless you just buy the diamond & have it reset. the Jewelry Exchange is where my husband & I go (he got me my engagement ring & we went back for our wedding bands). They have gorgeous stuff and you can even design your own. They have a few locations, our local one is Philly, but their website is:
Congratulations & Good Luck!!

IDriveIT
May 16, 2007

I will give you the advice that I wish my fiance would have taken. Don’t buy the ring from the US. My boss bought his wife’s ring from a jewelry store on St. Maarten (or St. Martin) island and it is a georgous diamond. As my wedding present my fiance will be upgrading my centerstone to a 1.50 ct, round, G, SI-1. i am sure that there is a ton of great jewelry stores on the island that you could use. I would start by checking out. Their website doesn’t look the best, but there deals are awesome and they are very trustworthy. E-mail me if you have any questions. I love talking about diamonds.

hmeshow
May 18, 2007

The best thing that you can do is shop around. I don’t know if you have one in your area but GM Pollock and Sons is a great store. Not sure about the prices though..
Stay away from the mall jewelry stores.. My ring there was quoted at 9k and my Husband got the same exact one for 4500.
Congratulations!

kevscutie6202
May 19, 2007

Try the….
Gordons jewelry in the mall have good prices
Any where practically around this time of year with valentines being tomorrow
Most jewelry stores have layaway plans for 3 months… if you cant afford it up front… and credit cards are a great way
I wouldnt suggest going to sears, or walmart or target or khols or jcpennies… there value isnt as great
Most jewelry stores will let you trade in the ring to upgrade later on and dont depreciate in value.. I believe that Zales is one of them… Good luck and Congrats!

Brandy
May 21, 2007

The words “cheap” and “1 carat platinum diamond ring” are not synonymous! There is no such thing. 1 carat is expensive, platinum is expensive. Good luck.

Unknown
May 22, 2007

try
My ring came from them. The best thing to do is buy a platinum wedding SET (engagement ring plus wedding ring that are clipped together, designed that way). It will save you money. Then buy a loose diamond to put in it. Also if you cant afford much choose ROUND diamonds because it is easier to get a lower quality diamond that looks good and is white in color. I love princess (square) diamonds but if you cant afford a really good one they can look yellowish if you get a low quality one.
Platinum is not cheap so plan on spending at least 3,000 for a nice ring. If you want a cheap one then choose white gold and you can put more money into the quality of the diamond.

atayrh
May 25, 2007

diamond disrct in new york

tinasilvi
May 25, 2007

shop for a better quality than price. this will please your partner and she will cherish her 1st engagement ring for life time

Engagement rings need not always contain diamonds. Popular trends include using gemstones as sidestones as well as other precious stones.

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