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How much to invest in an engagement ring? Symbol of commitment for a life together, this jewel has value, sentimental certainly, but also financial. And the question of the price of the engagement ring is therefore likely to be asked. The goal: to avoid blunders. An overpriced ring, that is to say that asks you to go into debt, will be just as bad as a ring bought for little money when you have the means. Make your future fiancée happy by offering her an engagement ring that she likes, that she can wear every day and whose price is in line with your lifestyle and your own desires.

PRICE OF AN ENGAGEMENT RING

First of all, how much does an engagement ring cost? The price of an engagement ring depends on different criteria.

Diamonds and gemstones

Most engagement rings feature one or more gemstones. It is the diamond that is generally retained. This stone, a symbol of purity and eternity, is indeed a great success for celebrating engagements. The price of a ring will depend on the quality of the stone, which is estimated according to the “rule known as the 4 Cs”:

• Carat: the number of carats corresponds to the weight of the stone.
• Cut: This is the quality of the cut.
• Clarity: this criterion depends on the number and type of inclusions that the stone contains. The less it has inclusions, defects, the more it is considered pure.
• Color: the diamond is colorless, but it still has nuances. The whiter is noted D, the more yellowish M, beyond that the diamond is no longer considered white

The combination of these four "C's" determines the price of the diamond, its value. The same goes for the other precious stones: emerald, ruby ​​and sapphire. In addition, the more the engagement ring has stones, the more its price increases. However, a ring with a single and beautiful solitaire diamond can be more expensive than a ring paved with several small precious stones.

Gold, silver, platinum…: precious metals

The metal that makes up the ring also has its importance in the price of the engagement ring. The nature and weight of the metal mainly determine the price of the jewel. Generally, gold is preferred for engagement rings and wedding bands. 750 gold, that is to say a metal composed of 75% gold, is the most common, but you can also find 375 gold (9 carats). The composition of the metal will also depend on its color. Gold can thus be yellow, but also white, pink or grey. Silver is used less for engagement jewelry. However, it can also intervene in the realization of a jewel. Generally, 925 silver is preferred; it is solid silver, also known as Sterling. For an engagement ring, rhodium silver, because it shines, is a hit. At last, platinum is also used in the manufacture of jewelry. It is arguably the most expensive of the precious metals, as it requires a lot of preparation time and know-how.

The other criteria

Finally, there are other criteria that go into estimating the price of an engagement ring:

• The place of purchase: the brand of the jewel, the reputation of the jeweler...
• The design: classic, complex or bespoke, the work done on the ring will have an impact on the final price
• Scarcity

HOW MUCH TO INVEST IN AN ENGAGEMENT RING

Now that you know how much an engagement ring objectively costs, how much are you going to invest yourself? There are customs that ensure that such a jewel must represent one to two months' salary. But the main thing is still to please the future fiancée with a jewel that she can wear every day and of which she will be proud. In absolute terms, buying an engagement ring represents an investment, first in the unfailing love you have for each other, then in the future. What's more, the engagement ring is a heritage item that is passed down from generation to generation.