Getting engaged is one of those fulfilling moments only to be matched by the big day itself. Choosing the ring can be a little difficult in terms of how much to spend. Of course there is no set down price on how much to spend but you might feel it necessary to look at expensive engagement rings. One useful and common sense tip is, stay within your budgets. There is no point in stretching to unmanageable mounting finance. The engagement is the first step to the big day, I’m sure you can think of a million ways to spend extra cash for the main occasion.


If you happen to have a budget on the larger side of the scale and can afford expensive engagement rings, the worlds your oyster but you will still have a similar problem to me who is on the opposite side of the scale and that’s choosing the ring, so let’s look at what determines quality over excessive pricing. Diamond engagement rings will vary considerably in pricing due to many factors. The terminology used in the jewelry industry to distinguish the value of diamonds is that of the 4C’s. The four what? I hear you say. The 4C’s stand for the following:

1) Cut
2) Clarity
3) Carat
4) Color

If you get a little familiar with the 4C’s and do a little research you will find you might just save a lot of hard earned dollars on expensive engagement rings. Knowledge is the key to saving money and maximizing quality. Of course the engagement band will also determine the price but the diamond is the main factor. In regards to the band you have plenty to choose from such as:

1) White or Rose Gold
2) Plain Gold
3) Platinum
4) Titanium
5) Sterling Silver

There are plenty more, the above is just a small sample of what’s out there on the market. If you really want to splash the cash on expensive engagement rings bare in mind the size of the diamond is not the overriding cost setting factor. Does size matter? Certainly in other things it might just do but in the diamond market it’s all about the 4C’s and not about the larger diamond. Do not get lulled into a false sense of spending on large looking diamonds.


When it comes to an expensive engagement ring the normal fashion icons and celebrities tend to set the pace. Just keep in mind that the engagement ring although all important, is only small regardless of the price when you consider your love for one another. That’s an unbreakable ring.