In the context of engagement rings, a fundamental difference between shotgun weddings and planned weddings is the amount of time one can allot for the engagement ring and wedding ring search. In a shotgun wedding situation, the significant time limitations imposed on the couple fundamentally steer people in the direction of readily available engagement rings, often eliminating a sizable share of unique engagement rings and, almost invariably, most Italian engagement rings. Custom engagement rings tend to have longer lead times, as production entails many steps, none of which can be expedited. With custom engagement rings, being in a hurry is simply not an option. So which engagement rings are still fair game for a couple with an eminent deadline? There are some unique engagement rings designs that, when in stock, can usually be delivered within 3-5 business days or less. There are many cz engagement rings, which can invariably be shipped on the same or following business day, after you place the order. In this issue of DT Era we discuss the engagement ring possibilities within the framework of shotgun weddings, including which engagement rings are fair game and which engagement rings are not suited for short-term deadlines.
The good news is that if you are on a deadline, cz engagement rings can offer incredible short term gratification, at a cheap price and with little to no commitment. The rose gold plated cz engagement rings above are priced well below $100 (shh these engagement rings are actually priced below $20), and in most cases, these cz engagement rings can be shipped on the same or next day after purchase, rendering a unique opportunity for you to get your engagement ring by the deadline. As the name suggests, cz engagement rings will not feature gold and diamonds, but cz engagement rings do tend to offer plenty of unique design elements, contemporary characteristics and a great deal of style.
Analyzing affordable engagement rings in the context of shotgun weddings is a great challenge, as every type of engagement ring known to man can be discounted and placed into the cheap engagement rings category. Taking this concept a step further, Italian engagement rings and cubic zirconia engagement rings alike, have the potential to appear in the cheap engagement rings section at discounted prices. Therefore it is extremely important to ask specific questions in the engagement ring store or online engagement rings shop, as to the immediate availability of the engagement rings you are considering. Be cautious when you hear something along the lines of, “we should be able to produce this engagement ring in just a few days”. If you are on a deadline, ask for specific production timelines and hold the engagement ring store to those timelines.
We present our last two examples – custom engagement rings, in the hopes of convincing you to think twice. For a shotgun wedding, the reality is that custom engagement rings have a likelihood of arriving after your wedding. In this case you have two options – eliminate custom engagement rings from your list of potential buys, or consider buying a temporary cz engagement ring for the wedding, to replace it with your custom engagement ring when it arrives. Production of the above custom engagement rings can vary from one to two weeks, and these particular designs are shipped directly from Italy, which adds at least another 3-5 business days to the lead time. If you have a three week cushion, then custom engagement rings are certainly a possibility, but if you don’t, considering custom engagement rings without a plan B can lead to stress and disappointment.
The good news is that regardless of your deadlines, there are thousands of beautiful engagement ring designs available. Remember, all of the challenges we described in this issue for engagement rings exist for wedding rings as well, so plan accordingly. In addition, finding matching necklaces and earrings can be a daunting task, so we always advise that you plan wisely and be prepared to settle when necessary, or have a plan B. At the end of the day, your wedding day should be the happiest day of your life, and no engagement ring or wedding ring has the potential to stop it!
