In the context of cheap engagement rings we explore the possibilities that exist within different budget constraints and design combinations. We observe the various ways in which unique engagement rings become cheap engagement rings and engagement rings under 100 dollars, keeping in mind the infinite number of definitions of “cheap” and “unique “, depending on whom you ask. This article aims to put the topic of cheap engagement rings and unique engagement rings in perspective, while helping our readers get a better feel for which engagement rings are available at different price points.
We start the discussion with one of the fastest growing categories of affordable engagement rings today – cheap engagement rings under $100. To help us with the facts, we turn to the global leader in engagement rings under $100 – Encore DT. “Engagement rings under $100 has become the most surprising engagement ring category for us, company wide”, says Boris E., President of Global Sourcing. “At this price point our customers ask for engagement rings with cutting edge designs, reasonable quality and price appropriate materials”, he adds. Engagement rings under $100 will tend to include sterling silver shanks, some diamonds and/or cz stones as well as both mainstream and custom designs, often in silver tone. The above two examples feature two of Encore DT’s bestsellers – a princess cut halo engagement ring under $100 and a round cut halo engagement ring under $100.
Next we look at what many engagement ring stores consider an interim category – cheap engagement rings under $200. “We are finding that people who look for cheap engagement rings under $200 have the most sophistocated aesthetic pallets”, says Boris E., President of Global Sourcing at Encore DT. “Limited budgets encourange us to look for affordable engagement rings, but at the $200 price spectrum we find infinite possibilities to achieve bargain engagement ring design standards that our clients have come to expect”. These cheap engagement rings may include standard designs, such as solitaire, halo and three stone trilogy, but we also see complex custom designs, side stone engagement rings under 200 dollars, different diamond pave combinations and more.
Finally, we examine cheap engagement rings under $1,000. “At around 1,000 dollars we start offering some really complex, unique and sophisticated engagement ring designs”, says Michael A., President of Operations at Engagement Rings USA. Once you reach $1,000, the engagement rings lineup includes white gold, yellow gold and pink (rose) gold shanks, natural diamonds and plenty of designer elements. “Even some of the mainstream designs we offer at around $1,000, such as three-stone trilogy and halo engagement rings, have distinct designer elements that set them apart from the mainstream”, Michael adds.
Regardless of what your price range is and what your aesthetic appetite is craving, there is always an affordable engagement ring waiting for you. Whether you prefer a gorgeous mainstream design or would rather venture out into the world of custom, designer engagement rings of a high caliber, the deals are out there and we wish you a successful journey in evaluating the cheap engagement rings out there and selecting the one for the lucky bride.
