The Price of an Engagement Ring

The material or metal that the ring is made of plays a role in the ring’s price. The favorite and traditional choice is gold. Yellow gold is a favorite because it brings out the best of any stone and goes well with any other jewelry. Yellow gold rings come in 14K or 18K. The higher the karat, the more expensive, and the softer, the gold is. A more economical form of gold is white gold. White gold is simply yellow gold mixed with other metals to make it appear silvery or “white.” However, gold is a soft metal and the rings may not be as durable as the couple would want it to be. A yet more affordable option is an engagement ring of sterling silver. The only thing to remember is that silver tends to tarnish over time.

The most durable of all metals that can be used for rings is platinum. It is a very durable metal that can be made into jewelry. It appears like white gold. The only thing is that it is the most expensive of all precious metals used in jewelry.

Another factor that affects the price of an engagement ring is the stone. More affordable options are precious stones like emeralds, opals, rubies, or sapphires. The most traditional stone though is the diamond. It is a favorite as it is the strongest of all the precious stones and is associated with eternal love. The price of diamonds depends on the stone’s cut, clarity, color and carat – the 4 C’s. Cut is what makes the stone sparkle. Clarity is the absence or presence of any impurities in the stone. Color is for how white the stone is and carat is the stone’s weight. To put things in perspective, the more brilliant the stone is, the whiter it is, the purer it is and the heavier it is, the more expensive will be its price.