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Wedding Rings for Cheap

The grim news about the global market today is that the economy is tight, all across the world. This means there are very few people, even the globally wealthy, that aren’t looking to cut costs in many areas of their life. But when it comes to getting married, you still want to be sure that you have an exquisite one of a kind piece that is as valuable as the one that you wish to vow to spend the rest of your life with. At the same time, your budget may only allow you a certain window, with very little if any, wiggle room. When you are looking for wedding rings for cheap, there are a number of cost cutting measures that you can take, without compromising the quality. This way you can still make a statement that your wedding rings and bands are valuable and encompass the same superior quality that you have searched your whole life for in your mate.

Today’s ring market is such that contemporary bride and grooms have more options than ever when it comes to cheap diamond rings that look anything but. These options will allow you to get the wedding bands of your dreams, without compromising quality. You can still have an elegant and beautiful wedding band for both you and your betrothed, while sticking close to your wiggle free budget.

The metal of your wedding bands and rings will be the single most important factor in determining the affordability of your rings. Generally speaking the more rare the metal, the heavier the cost will be as these are considered precious metals. The most costly metals are in the platinum family. These are precious metals that will wear well and are heavy enough to be very durable, however platinum is also considered a rare metal which makes it the most costly metal of the precious metal families.

Titanium is also a very strong metal, but a lighter weight and this makes it much more affordable. Titanium however is not as common for wedding bands or rings as these rings can not be re-sized with time as the other metals can.

If you adore the look of platinum, you can achieve the same look without the cost by getting silver or white gold bands. Sterling silver is a stunning look on many wedding bands today, and white gold offers the same style as platinum without the hefty price tag. With sterling silver, you get a nice light weight band with a high shine at a very low price. The one thing to keep in mind if you are considering silver for an engagement or wedding band is that silver does not retain its shine like other metals. A band that is worn on the hand for daily use will lost its shine very quickly.

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But, as the song suggests, there is always silver, or gold? There are a number of options with gold as well, that still offer a very elegant final product. The most common gold bands are in the 18K or 14K gold weights, and are very durable. White gold has also become a popular alternative to the durability of platinum, as it offers the same shiny metal look in a different price range. With white gold, since white gold originally alloyed from gold and other metals, you will want to rhodium it every two years to bring it back to its original color, and these precious metals can be resized any time you want them to while still retaining the value of the ring.

The thickness of your band will also play a role in the cost factor. For cheap wedding rings, you want a band size that is thinner and more delicate than the wider bands. Many couples also find that thinner bands are easier to wear, and don’t interfere with everyday tasks such as household chores.

When it comes to choosing which of the precious metals you want for your wedding set, you always need to consider this as an investment. Choosing the wrong metal now may cost you more in the future. When going with silver, you are working with a very soft metal that diamonds can easily slip out of if the band softens over time or use. Silver also needs to be polished frequently to retain its stunning luster. Platinum is more expensive today, and may cost you in the future as well if you find you need resizing. Titanium is a very affordable choice, however if there is weight gain or loss you will need an entirely new ring as this precious metal can not be resized. When you think of the long term use of the ring you will be purchasing, you want to choose the one that is best for your budget now, and then as well.

Lastly, an additional way to save on wedding jewelry is to purchase your engagement and wedding rings as a set. In many cases, doing all of your shopping in one place will earn you invaluable discounts and savings.

The most important thing to remember is that when you are buying cheap wedding jewelry, you never need to compromise quality for cost when you are looking in a market that is saturated with options for today’s budget savvy wedding couple.

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