Comments on: How to score a cheap wedding ring: a true story. http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/2011/03/cheap-engagement-wedding-ring-shopping-tips/ The antidote to a cheap wedding, The Broke-Ass Bride delivers bad-ass wedding inspiration to turn your budget wedding into a kick-ass and totally unique wedding... because its not about how much you spend, its how you spend it! Tue, 22 May 2012 20:27:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: lizcharm http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/2011/03/cheap-engagement-wedding-ring-shopping-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-98844 lizcharm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:25:57 +0000 http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/?p=8538#comment-98844 Both of my rings are vintage, too, and I love them. A you said, they were a fraction of the cost. The store also directed to me a jeweler who could make my husband gold band, so that was great. Always use the resources you have to get what you want, I say. Both of my rings are vintage, too, and I love them. A you said, they were a fraction of the cost. The store also directed to me a jeweler who could make my husband gold band, so that was great. Always use the resources you have to get what you want, I say.

]]> By: Cincybride http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/2011/03/cheap-engagement-wedding-ring-shopping-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-98843 Cincybride Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:21:41 +0000 http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/?p=8538#comment-98843 My fiance surprised me with a vintage 1930s art deco diamond and platinum ring. We are both concerned about the ethical issues surrounding diamond mining. He was against getting a diamond, but it was a tradition that I wasn't willing to let go, so opting to "reuse" an antique piece was a perfect option for us. We got an absolutely stunning and unique piece (I love art deco jewelry) for a deal. A lot of people don't want to wear someone else's engagement ring, so they tend to be cheaper. Ours cost a third of what it would be to remake the same ring now. Personally, I love the idea that my ring survived a 70 year marriage. It gives me hope that mine will last that long. :). My fiance surprised me with a vintage 1930s art deco diamond and platinum ring. We are both concerned about the ethical issues surrounding diamond mining. He was against getting a diamond, but it was a tradition that I wasn't willing to let go, so opting to "reuse" an antique piece was a perfect option for us.

We got an absolutely stunning and unique piece (I love art deco jewelry) for a deal. A lot of people don't want to wear someone else's engagement ring, so they tend to be cheaper. Ours cost a third of what it would be to remake the same ring now. Personally, I love the idea that my ring survived a 70 year marriage. It gives me hope that mine will last that long. :) .

]]> By: Link Love From Around The Bridal Blogs VII | HLW http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/2011/03/cheap-engagement-wedding-ring-shopping-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-93387 Link Love From Around The Bridal Blogs VII | HLW Wed, 20 Jul 2011 02:27:46 +0000 http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/?p=8538#comment-93387 [...] Broke-Ass Bride is sharing one reader’s best tips on scoring a cheap wedding or engagement ring, and getting the most bang for your blingy [...] [...] Broke-Ass Bride is sharing one reader’s best tips on scoring a cheap wedding or engagement ring, and getting the most bang for your blingy [...]

]]> By: Lisa W http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/2011/03/cheap-engagement-wedding-ring-shopping-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-90087 Lisa W Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:56:43 +0000 http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/?p=8538#comment-90087 I love this story! And at greenKarat.com we offer a recycled gold registry program where couples can invite family and friends to donate old, unwanted jewelry and transform it into new, sentimental rings. Talk about an infusion of love! And by using post consumer gold you are helping to protect the planet from destructive mining. Shop online or use your gold credit to design your own custom rings. Enjoy! I love this story! And at greenKarat.com we offer a recycled gold registry program where couples can invite family and friends to donate old, unwanted jewelry and transform it into new, sentimental rings. Talk about an infusion of love! And by using post consumer gold you are helping to protect the planet from destructive mining. Shop online or use your gold credit to design your own custom rings. Enjoy!

]]> By: Laura http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/2011/03/cheap-engagement-wedding-ring-shopping-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-89819 Laura Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:07:30 +0000 http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/?p=8538#comment-89819 Thank you for your great advice! My boyfriend is a jeweler, and I never realized what the jewelry business is like until I started dating him. I would *never* go to a chain now (bad quality, sales people don't know what they are doing, overpriced, and crappy repairs which are usually just outsourced). It's much better to go to a small business jeweler. You can get better deals on quality pieces that way and you can actually talk to the jeweler who is doing the work on your ring. Thank you for your great advice! My boyfriend is a jeweler, and I never realized what the jewelry business is like until I started dating him. I would *never* go to a chain now (bad quality, sales people don't know what they are doing, overpriced, and crappy repairs which are usually just outsourced). It's much better to go to a small business jeweler. You can get better deals on quality pieces that way and you can actually talk to the jeweler who is doing the work on your ring.

]]> By: Wendy http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/2011/03/cheap-engagement-wedding-ring-shopping-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-89216 Wendy Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:16:48 +0000 http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/?p=8538#comment-89216 Great tips. Great tips.

]]> By: Matthew Williamson Bridal | Cheap Wedding Rings | Top Bridal News http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/2011/03/cheap-engagement-wedding-ring-shopping-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-89202 Matthew Williamson Bridal | Cheap Wedding Rings | Top Bridal News Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:54:49 +0000 http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/?p=8538#comment-89202 [...] Broke-Ass Bride is sharing one reader’s best tips on scoring a cheap wedding or engagement ring, and getting the most bang for your blingy [...] [...] Broke-Ass Bride is sharing one reader’s best tips on scoring a cheap wedding or engagement ring, and getting the most bang for your blingy [...]

]]> By: Kelly http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/2011/03/cheap-engagement-wedding-ring-shopping-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-89181 Kelly Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:26:44 +0000 http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/?p=8538#comment-89181 I don't even have a diamond- I didn't want one. My fiancé got me a pretty white gold ring with a Blue Topaz (my birthstone), and while most people don't recognize it as an engagement ring (unless I tell them), it's unique and very "me". Also, if you know people in the jewelry business (I worked for the jeweler who made my ring for 3 years in college), don't be afraid to ask for the hookup! I don't even have a diamond- I didn't want one. My fiancé got me a pretty white gold ring with a Blue Topaz (my birthstone), and while most people don't recognize it as an engagement ring (unless I tell them), it's unique and very "me". Also, if you know people in the jewelry business (I worked for the jeweler who made my ring for 3 years in college), don't be afraid to ask for the hookup!

]]> By: Cherylyn http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/2011/03/cheap-engagement-wedding-ring-shopping-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-89135 Cherylyn Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:58:17 +0000 http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/?p=8538#comment-89135 Thanks for the advice, I will definitely keep these tips in mind when shopping for my ring! Thanks for the advice, I will definitely keep these tips in mind when shopping for my ring!

]]> By: Jessica http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/2011/03/cheap-engagement-wedding-ring-shopping-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-89112 Jessica Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:00:55 +0000 http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/?p=8538#comment-89112 Super practical advice...very nice. Super practical advice…very nice.

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