How To Buy An Engagement: Ring On A Budget

If you want the most bang for your buck, you shouldn't weigh all the 4Cs (Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat) equally:

You don't need a "Flawless" diamond. Look for SI1 or VS2 grades. These have tiny inclusions that are invisible to the naked eye but cost significantly less. how to buy an engagement ring on a budget

A Halo setting (a circle of tiny diamonds around the center stone) can make a smaller, cheaper center diamond look twice its actual size. If you want the most bang for your