bling on a budget
It’s common knowledge engagement rings are pricey. According to The Knot 2017 Jewelry and Engagement study, the average ring costs $6,351. While that sparkler is an investment, shopping smart can lower the cost. Read on to get the most bang for your buck—without sacrificing your style
To get the same fashionable look as platinum, consider a ring with a white gold setting. While there are plenty of pros when it comes to platinum—it’s an extremely durable, natural white metal, it wont change color or fade, and it gives off a gorgeous, silky polish—all those good qualities come with a steep pricetag. “Platinum is rarer and purer than white gold, which makes it more expensive,” says Katie Zimmerman, a spokeswoman at Blue Nile. Although white gold is an alloy (read:
