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What better way to tell your loved one that you want to spend the rest of your life with them, than by giving them a unique diamond engagement ring when you propose? You can even save yourself money by using the services of a diamond broker to source your precious stones, and then have a goldsmith custom make the ring and fittings. At a normal jewellery store, the cost for a finished engagement ring is often between 50% and 200% on top of the actual cost, so the savings you could see can be quite significant.
Choosing the Setting and Stones
The biggest cost for your diamond engagement ring is going to be the raw materials that are needed to make the ring. There are far too many different styles of setting to list, and the best thing to do is to sit down with the goldsmith and tell him what you want, and also your budget. The Goldsmith will then be able to give you some options of the different styles that you can choose. As well as the style of ring you will also need to decide which precious metal to use, as some people are opting for other metals other than the traditional gold.
- Platinum
- Silver
- Palladium
- An Alloy of Precious Metals
In all honesty, you may be best off not keeping a surprise from your future fiancée so that you can find out exactly what she wants for her ring. It is important that you make the design of the ring a practical one, especially if it is going to be worn every day. Everyday wear can quickly have an effect on your engagement ring, with your ring losing its shine over time. When you use detergents and cleaning products while wearing your engagement ring, these can tarnish the ring and cause your diamonds to lose some of their sparkles.
The Value of a Unique Engagement Ring
When you look for unique diamond engagement rings Brisbane, or anywhere else in Australia, you will see that the price can vary. Even though the same quality stones and precious metals may have been used, when something is unique it is only worth as much as someone is willing to pay. If you ever had to sell your unique ring, you would most likely find that you would only get scrap value for the metals and stones unless you could find a private buyer. However, if you have a ring appraised for insurance purposes, the value of the ring would be considerably higher. But these are concerns you should not spend too much time on, and when having your bespoke ring created, choose something that appeals to you, and do not worry too much about others opinions.
The Perfect Term of Endearment
No matter what style of ring you choose to have made, or the materials that are used to make it, a unique engagement ring is a perfect way to celebrate your union with your future spouse. You can create a ring that is as unique as your partner is and show everybody just how much you care about each other. So if you are looking to propose to your partner or even want to get a new engagement ring to reaffirm your commitment, you should think about having a unique diamond engagement ring created.
