Bridal Sets

Affordable bridal jewelry is usually what would-be grooms on a budget are looking for; they want to select the perfect engagement ring that will communicate a knowledge of their loved one's personality and taste, demonstrate the extravagance of their love, and not deplete their bank account. The good news is that while the search is a difficult one requiring time and effort, finding the right ring is not a hopeless venture. After the lucky girl has said "Yes" she will probably want to start looking for earrings, a bracelet, a necklace, and perhaps a tiara to accent her glowing beauty on the wedding day. Her search for the right bridal jewelry sets will require hard work too, but there are many reasonably priced, beautiful options waiting to be discovered. The groom and bride should keep several factors in mind as they make their decisions: price, quality, taste, practicality, and ethical appropriateness.

Of course, even affordable bridal jewelry requires a considerable financial investment; this kind of product simply does not come cheaply. The groom must remember that a wedding ring is for life, so the choice is of monumental importance-- paying a little extra money will most likely be the best option in the long run. Finding a very cheap engagement ring is possible, but the quality will be lacking and both bride and groom will eventually be disappointed with the outcome. Therefore, the only solution for the budgeter is to do his homework: first, he should conduct a little online research to learn which options exist and how prices typically run; next, he should compare prices at local jewelry stores and look for sales; and as a last resort he should consider buying the ring online at wholesale price.

There are two other factors to consider when choosing a ring based on price. The first is whether to buy bridal jewelry sets, complete with engagement ring and wedding band or to buy these separately. It is probably more practical to do the first because jewelry stores often have special sales for wedding ring sets; plus, finding a matching band for the engagement ring later on can be quite a hassle. However, if this is not a possibility for the buyer, he may want to plan on buying a plain gold band of matching color, which is relatively inexpensive. Second, although this may seem rather obvious, the buyer should not forget that the taxes following the purchase of a ring can be extensive and need to be budgeted as well.

A final word on choosing a ring based on price: fair trade or conflict-free diamonds will probably cost more money, a factor which may impact the decision of the environmentally and ethically concerned person looking for affordable bridal jewelry. The issue of fair trade has recently become an important one, and jewelry stores are beginning to take notice and to offer certified non-conflict diamonds. Choosing conflict-free diamonds is a personal decision with great repercussions, as diamond mining is funding civil wars in West Africa and creating horrific working conditions for miners, placing them in danger of violence, poverty, and hunger. Buying a fair trade diamond may cost more, but the choice is good for the conscience, good for the earth, and good for West African miners. Buyers might want to consider learning more about fair trade diamonds and should feel free to ask each jewelry store for proof that the diamonds in their bridal jewelry sets are indeed conflict-free as advertised.

In the Bible, God gives this message: "And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart" (Zechariah 7:10). Avoiding conflict diamonds is one small way that concerned individuals can fight social injustice and poverty in the world; it may seem like a small, insignificant effort, but every attempt to help the oppressed is a worthwhile endeavor. If a buyer is concerned that his chosen diamond is not conflict-free, he might want to consider less-traditional options like colored gemstones such as sapphires or rubies. These can help to create beautiful, meaningful bridal jewelry sets for both the financially and ethically troubled.

Affordable bridal jewelry comes in many colors, cuts, shapes, and sizes--there are so many options to choose from that the choice can become overwhelming, leaving the shopper paralyzed with indecision. The choice between yellow and white gold, princess cut and traditional round stone, diamond and ruby depends on taste and budget, but if the groom does pick out a diamond for his bride he needs to consider its cut and color. The cut is important because it determines how much the ring will sparkle, resulting from the amount of light that reflects off the individual faces of the diamond. The color of the diamond will generally run from colorless to near colorless to yellow. Colorless diamonds are extremely expensive, so reasonably priced engagement rings and wedding bands should probably include near colorless diamonds.

Once the bride is wearing her carefully-chosen engagement ring, it will be her turn to look for bridal jewelry sets. She will need her own ornaments, as well as some for her bridesmaids. To cut down cost, the bride should compare prices at different stores and consider purchasing jewelry from a simple accessories store, which can be found in nearly any mall in the country and carries both trendy and elegant accents. She might also want to consider buying cubic zirconium, pearls, or crystals instead of diamonds, which would leave money for more important and visible wedding items like bridesmaid dresses, flowers, and the cake. With a little patience, a woman on any budget can find affordable bridal jewelry that is beautiful and appropriate for her wedding, whether the ceremony is a low-key gathering or an extravagant, event-of-the-year affair.

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