{"id":3817,"date":"2022-03-01T05:53:35","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T05:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/?p=3817"},"modified":"2022-08-12T03:11:22","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T03:11:22","slug":"how-to-shop-for-affordable-diamond-rings-that-look-expensive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-for-affordable-diamond-rings-that-look-expensive\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Shop for Affordable Diamond Rings that Look Expensive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you hoping to buy your partner an engagement ring that looks expensive with a big diamond, but also hoping to get the best deal for it? We can help. Our goal at Brillianteers.com is to provide you with diamond ring options that won\u2019t break the bank but still look like a piece of luxury jewelry. The key is to find the right affordable engagement ring that looks expensive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3818 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC_0161.jpg\" alt=\"AFFORDABLE DIAMOND RINGS THAT LOOK EXPENSIVE\" width=\"591\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC_0161.jpg 7360w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC_0161-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC_0161-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC_0161-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC_0161-696x465.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC_0161-1068x713.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC_0161-629x420.jpg 629w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you shop for engagement rings, you\u2019ll find that bigger diamond rings will cost you thousands of dollars that you most likely don\u2019t want to spend. But of course, you also want to give the love of your life a ring that she has always wanted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Pro Tip: Learn more about the 4C\u2019s of diamonds to help you navigate through the buying process<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/choosing-best-diamond-clarity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamond Clarity<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/guide-on-diamond-carat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamond Carat<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/guide-to-diamond-cut\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamond Cut<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/choosing-best-diamond-color\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamond Color<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don&#8217;t have to spend thousands of dollars for a diamond ring that looks expensive. This is where we can help you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips to Shop for Affordable Diamond Jewelry that LOOKS EXPENSIVE<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be wondering just how it is possible to shop for affordable diamond engagement rings that look expensive. It\u2019s all about the approach to a ring\u2019s design. There are a few engagement ring designs that will give you the look of a luxury ring, but that won\u2019t exactly break the bank. Have a look at our tips on how to do just that!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Diamond Should Look Bigger!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that the bigger a diamond is, the more expensive it is. There&#8217;s a reason why big diamond engagement rings on celebrities get all that attention that they do. It&#8217;s all about the value. If the goal is to shop for a ring that looks expensive, you should be shopping for engagement ring designs that make the diamond look bigger. One ring design does a great job of this; the Halo Setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><i>The Halo Effect<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Halo Engagement Ring Design is one of the most popular engagement ring designs on the market because it looks expensive, without the expensive price tag.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/sc\/rings\/static-halo-rings.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-7.png\" alt=\"AFFORDABLE DIAMOND RINGS THAT LOOK EXPENSIVE\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-7.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-7-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-7-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-7-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-7-696x364.png 696w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-7-1068x559.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-7-803x420.png 803w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The center diamond is designed with a halo of smaller diamonds around it, giving off the illusion of a larger diamond ring. A 1 Carat halo engagement ring could look as if it has a 2 Carat diamond on its center because of the halo of diamonds that surround it.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can also do a\u00a0<strong>double halo ring design\u00a0<\/strong>where you have 2 layers of accent diamonds surrounding a center stone, creating a larger diamond effect. A 1 Carat diamond ring can look like a 3 Carat diamond ring!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The great thing about halo diamond ring designs is that there are many designs to choose from. Here are just a few under $3,000.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/diamond-ring-sidestones-0305-14kw-gia0082-04ii2.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3820 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-10.png\" alt=\"affordable enagement rings that look expensive\" width=\"501\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-10.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-10-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-10-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-10-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-10-696x364.png 696w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-10-1068x559.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-10-803x420.png 803w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/diamond-ring-sidestones-0183-14kw-3-04hsi2.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3821 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-11.png\" alt=\"affordable diamond rings that look expensive\" width=\"501\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-11.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-11-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-11-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-11-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-11-696x364.png 696w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-11-1068x559.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-11-803x420.png 803w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/diamond-ring-sidestones-crown-star-whitegold-14k1-19.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3822 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-12.png\" alt=\"affordable diamond rings that look expensive\" width=\"501\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-12.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-12-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-12-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-12-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-12-696x364.png 696w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-12-1068x559.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-12-803x420.png 803w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b><i>The Thin Ring Band Effect<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another design approach that you can take is to choose engagement rings with a thin ring band. When you have a diamond set on a skinny ring band, no matter what size it is, the diamond immediately looks bigger when worn. Have a look at these three rings to compare.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3824\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-9.png\" alt=\"affordable engagement rings that look expensive\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-9.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-9-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-9-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-9-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-9-696x364.png 696w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-9-1068x559.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-9-803x420.png 803w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This works particularly well with a solitaire engagement ring design. The solitaire setting is when a ring is set with one diamond. As it is the only focus on a ring, the diamond stands out and therefore looks bigger. The best part about choosing a solitaire diamond ring design is that you can shop for engagement rings for under $1,000. Here are a few popular designs you can choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/diamond-ring-solitaire-0160-14kw-106-075hsi2.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3826 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-13.png\" alt=\"affordable engagement rings that looks expensive\" width=\"501\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-13.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-13-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-13-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-13-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-13-696x364.png 696w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-13-1068x559.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-13-803x420.png 803w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/diamond-ring-solitaire-0005-14kw-10-075hsi2.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3830 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-17.png\" alt=\"Affordable Engagement Rings\" width=\"501\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-17.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-17-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-17-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-17-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-17-696x364.png 696w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-17-1068x559.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-17-803x420.png 803w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/diamond-ring-sidestones-0375-14kw-11-1hsi2.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3831 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-18.png\" alt=\"halo diamond ring\" width=\"501\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-18.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-18-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-18-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-18-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-18-696x364.png 696w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-18-1068x559.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-18-803x420.png 803w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b><i>The Round Cut Diamond Effect\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a little insider&#8217;s tip if you want a diamond on a ring that looks big and expensive. When compared to other diamond cuts, a round cut diamond looks larger because of its shape. It has more surface area for light to reflect off, and therefore, it shines brighter and looks bigger. Also, it has no pointed or sharp edges. This too creates the effect of a larger diamond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can compare a 2 Carat Round Cut diamond to a 2 Carat Princess Cut diamond, the Round Cut diamond will look bigger. You can buy a lower carat weight, and it will still have that \u2018big diamond\u2019 look to it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-6.png\" alt=\"Round Cut vs Princess Cut\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-6.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-6-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-6-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-6-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-6-696x364.png 696w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-6-1068x559.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-6-803x420.png 803w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a look at a few of our popular round cut diamond engagement ring designs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/engagement-rings\/round-cut-diamond-rings.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3834\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-19.png\" alt=\"Affordable Round Cut Engagement Rings\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-19.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-19-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-19-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-19-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-19-696x364.png 696w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-19-1068x559.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-19-803x420.png 803w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b><i>The Lab-grown Diamond Choice<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are hoping to shop for a larger diamond, for example, diamonds that are 2 Carats or more, it\u2019s time to consider a lab-grown diamond ring. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/the-difference-between-earth-mined-lab-grown-or-moissanite\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lab-grown diamonds are identical to earth-mined diamonds.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The only difference is how they are made. The traditional earth-mined diamond forms deep within the earth\u2019s core. Lab-grown diamonds are formed by mimicking the same conditions of the earth\u2019s core, to create a diamond in a laboratory. This makes lab-grown diamonds far more affordable to purchase than earth-mined diamonds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can save up to 40% on the price of a lab-grown diamond compared to an identical diamond that has been earth-mined. For example, a 2 Carat earth-mined diamond ring can cost you around $5,000. The same identical ring design, but one that\u2019s made with a lab-grown diamond, will cost around $3,000. That\u2019s a significant difference in price for two rings that look identical to one another.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your partner isn\u2019t specifically looking to have an earth-mined diamond ring, you should definitely consider a lab-grown diamond ring instead. Here are some affordable options from Brillianteers.com.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><i>The Alternative &#8211; Moissanite<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another option for an engagement ring with a diamond that looks significantly large, but at a lower cost, is a Moissanite engagement ring. The Moissanite gem is favored by many cost-conscious jewelry collectors as it looks almost identical to a diamond to an untrained eye. This makes it a great alternative to a diamond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brides.com\/moissanite-vs-diamond-5094238#:~:text=Perhaps%20the%20biggest%20advantage%20of,greater%20with%20larger%20carat%20weights.%E2%80%9D\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A moissanite gem is approximately one-tenth the cost of a mined diamond of equal size and quality.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is a great choice if your goal is to have a bigger-sized diamond, but at a fraction of the price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><i>The Diamond Clarity Secret<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that if you shop for a diamond, the clarity doesn\u2019t necessarily have to be perfect? When you have diamonds that are completely clean, meaning it doesn\u2019t have any visible inclusions or cloudiness, then it is most likely sold at a very expensive price. Even a 1 Carat diamond ring with a high clarity grading can cost you up to $5,000.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a diamond is graded for its clarity, experts often use a magnifying tool to be able to see these imperfections. The more imperfections there are, the lower the value of a diamond is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s the big secret: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can buy a bigger diamond with a lower clarity grading for a significantly lower price. There are diamonds that are called <strong>eye-clean<\/strong>. This refers to diamonds that have inclusions and marks that are not visible to the naked eye. Their inclusions can only be visible under a bright light and through a magnifying tool.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Eye-clean clarity gradings to choose from:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VS2 to VVS1 diamonds are eye-clean<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SI1 &amp; SI2 are mostly eye-clean<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the fact that these diamonds have inclusions, they will look clean and still shine beautifully to the naked eye. And they will be significantly cheaper than perfect clarity-graded diamonds, giving you the opportunity to shop for a bigger diamond without the added expense.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The More Diamonds on a Ring, the More Expensive it Looks<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A diamond ring can look even more expensive with accent diamonds around it. Multiple diamonds add more texture to a ring and add more elements to its design. The diamonds collectively reflect more light, therefore making the ring shine brighter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smaller diamonds are relatively inexpensive. You can have 10 smaller diamonds that complement a larger center diamond, and it can still be budget-friendly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some popular Engagement Rings with accent diamonds you can choose from.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/engagement-rings\/solitaire-with-accents-diamond-engagement-rings.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3836\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-20.png\" alt=\"Affordable Engagement Rings\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-20.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-20-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-20-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-20-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-20-696x364.png 696w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-20-1068x559.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-20-803x420.png 803w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Additional Diamond Ring Band will Feel More Expensive<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great choice to make your engagement ring look even more expensive is to add a diamond ring band as a wedding ring. A diamond ring band is affordable as it is usually made with smaller, inexpensive diamonds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also have a choice of shopping for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/diamond-jewelry\/engagement-wedding-rings-sets.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridal Sets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where a ring band and engagement ring come as a set. Both rings are designed to be worn comfortably together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great advantage to shopping for bridal sets is that they are priced as one ring and they are often more affordable than buying two separate diamond rings. It\u2019s two for the price of one. You\u2019ll be surprised just how affordable these are, regardless of how expensive they look. And for most soon-to-be brides, this is definitely a preferred style.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few of our diamond bridal sets you can choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/diamond-jewelry\/engagement-wedding-rings-sets.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3837\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-21.png\" alt=\"affordable diamond bridal sets\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-21.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-21-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-21-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-21-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-21-696x364.png 696w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-21-1068x559.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Facebook-Ad-1200x628-px-21-803x420.png 803w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Unique or Modern Ring Design Can Feel Custom Made\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional solitaire or halo ring designs are popular, but they may also feel very basic. They are something you see every day, and thus, won\u2019t feel so special. If you look for rings that stand out and look different from your traditional engagement ring designs, these can feel a lot more expensive than they are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A ring design that\u2019s more towards a modern look can feel customized and expensive. A great example of this is our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/diamond-ring-solitaire-sieva-whitegold-14k0-6.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sieva ring in White Gold<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It has an asymmetrical design that holds the diamond as if it is floating in between the ring band. It has that wow factor that\u2019s appealing to the eye and a ring design you don\u2019t see every day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great example of a unique ring design is our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/diamond-ring-solitaire-centennial-whitegold-14k0-5.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centennial in White Gold<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Its twisted ring band looks beautiful on your finger and is a definite conversation starter. It can feel customized as if it was a ring designed specifically for the person who will wear it. This gives it that luxurious feel and look.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Re-create a Design That You Think Looks Expensive<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be browsing through different ring designs and stumble upon a specific ring design that you get excited about, but then realize that it is priced far beyond your budget, it\u2019s time to consider re-creating this design and having a ring custom made.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different ways you can customize an engagement ring to make it more affordable<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find an expensive ring design and have the jeweler copy it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a Moissanite or Lab Grown Diamond instead of an earth-mined diamond<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have your ring made with affordable metals such as Titanium and Stainless Steel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use affordable Gem Stones such as Moissanite, Rose Quartz, or Amethyst instead of a diamond.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great thing about custom-made rings is that you can give the jeweler your desired budget, and they can work around that number. For example, when you have your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/custom-design\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diamond ring customized at Brillianteers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will work hand-in-hand with our team to create the perfect design at a specific cost. We will provide options for affordable diamonds that you can choose from and build your ring with our quality craftsmanship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Pro Tip: It\u2019s important to have your ring custom-made by an established jewelry designer to guarantee that your ring is made with quality craftsmanship and materials.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion: A beautiful ring doesn\u2019t have to be Expensive<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest misconception most engagement ring shoppers have is that a diamond ring that is stunning and looks expensive MUST also be expensive. But in reality, there are many different ways for you to shop for affordable diamond engagement rings that look expensive, without actually having to spend a fortune on them. It\u2019s all about finding the right affordable design, looking for affordable alternatives, and working with a jeweler that specializes in affordable diamond engagement rings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a look at our great collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/engagement-rings.html\">Affordable Diamond Engagement Rings that Look Expensive Here &gt;<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you hoping to buy your partner an engagement ring that looks expensive with a big diamond, but also hoping to get the best deal for it? We can help. 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