You’ve probably seen plenty of gorgeous celebrity engagement rings and thought to yourself that there is no way you could afford that kind of gem. Unfortunately, you’re probably right. Celebrities have the cash on hand to buy diamonds that are practically perfect and undeniably rare, something that most of us lesser mortals could never hope to attain. And yet, there are ways to copy celebrity styles and make them more affordable. By following a few simple guidelines, you can have the engagement ring that you’ve seen on your favorite celebrity, for a lot less cost.
For starters, you need to consider the size and quality of the stones. A celebrity might be able to spring for a 5-carat diamond that is flawless and colorless, but you likely can’t afford it. Plus, you really don’t want to be flashing that kind of bling unless you live in a gated neighborhood and take a bodyguard with you everywhere. Instead, opt for a more understated stone, one that is smaller and not quite as perfect. You can copy the look of a celebrity by choosing the same cut of diamond (and you’ll pay a lot less).
You’ll also want to mimic the setting. While platinum has become very popular once again, it is also a fairly pricey metal. If you simply can’t afford it, opt for white gold instead. It looks just as nice for a fraction of the price. And as for the style of the band, many celebrities these days are going with simple and traditional bands or the trendy pave halo, both of which are easy to find. Although your idols probably spend beaucoup bucks by ensuring that even their diamond chips are of the highest quality, you can find settings that are already made and are practically indistinguishable from their hand-selected counterparts (and you can feel good about getting them for a great price).
Finally, forget going to name-brand jewelers that will charge you and arm and a leg for the label on the box. By shopping online, you have a wide selection at your fingertips and no annoying sales people pushing you to spend more. Plus, with no store-front overhead, online retailers can offer the looks you love at a discounted price, saving you even more. In short, it’s easy and inexpensive to copy the celebrity engagement ring you’re yearning to wear. By scaling down the size, choosing similar (but more cost-effective) elements, and shopping online, you’re going to save a lot and still wow your friends by wearing the ring they saw on a celebrity.
