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Many jewelers have great jewelry sales around holidays like Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. Other jewelers artificially inflate prices around this time and then put jewelry back on "sale" to its original price. It's sometimes hard to predict, so your best bet is to try and … [Read more...] about Track prices on that must have piece

You can potentially save hundreds of dollars on engagement and other rings by purchasing a loose diamond and having it set by a trusted jeweler. This also gives you more freedom in designing the setting. But don't trust just anyone with your diamond as less reputable dealers … [Read more...] about Go loose on diamonds

Diamonds are the classic standard when it comes to wedding rings, but there are dozens of other cheaper and equally attractive alternative gemstones out there. Consider classic rubies, sapphires and emeralds, as well as your own personal favorites or birthstones to create a … [Read more...] about Look beyond diamonds

If you have already tapped your jewelry budget, there are several ways to cut down on the cost of wedding bands. Stick with plain bands (without jeweled accents) to start. Avoid expensive metals like platinum and go for white gold or palladium instead. For gold bands, go for 14 … [Read more...] about Look for cheaper wedding bands

Generally speaking, for the same number of carats (the size) in the diamond, you'll pay more for a higher clarity and color rating. So if size is what matters most, consider a lower color rating like I or J, and/or clarity rating like VS2 or SI1. This way you'll get a beautiful … [Read more...] about Save with lower clarity or color ratings