Buying An Engagement Ring On A Budget: Heirloom Jewelry

There used to be an unwritten rule that a man should spend 2 months’ salary on an engagement ring. There’s no such guideline anymore. It’s more important to buy a ring that you can realistically afford than it is to follow any arbitrary guideline such as that. But engagement rings are expensive, right? How can you buy an expensive piece of jewelry on a budget? By being strategic. Here, we’ll offer some tips to help you purchase that most important piece of jewelry on a budget.

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Choose the right setting

Even if your wallet won’t let you buy the biggest diamond in the store, you can get the illusion of a larger stone by choosing the right setting. For example, if you choose a setting that features a ring of smaller diamonds around the centre stone, for example, it will give the illusion of a larger stone, but with a lower price tag.

Go for pavé diamonds

Pave diamonds can make any ring look more expensive. They offer the look of crushed ice, consisting of many small diamonds grouped together. This produces a dazzling, high-end look at a lower price point.

Be aware of size

The price of a diamond goes up exponentially at certain size points. For every carat and half-carat size increase, there is typically a jump in the price, too. One way to sae a few dollars is to do what experts call “buying shy.” Using this technique, look for a diamond that is a little shy of the one-carat or half-carat mark (1.7 carats, for example, as opposed to an even 2) can save you a significant amount of money and you won’t even notice the differential in size.

Opt for gold

Platinum has become a trendy wedding band choice because it has many great attributes, but those advantages also come with a higher price tag. Opting for the more classic gold option will save you a few dollars. If you still want the look of platinum without the high price, choose white gold. White gold isn’t as durable as platinum, but it is strong, resistant to rust and tarnish, and very beautiful!

Pay attention to the cut

Certain cuts of diamonds will cost more than others. Knowing which are the most budget-friendly will go a long way toward saving you some money. An emerald cut, for example, will look bigger than the carat weight suggests.

Buy a set

This can be a challenge if you are trying to surprise your soon-to-be fiancé with a ring, but if you can, buy the engagement ring and the matching wedding band together. By making the purchase in a set like that, you’ll likely get a better deal than if you buy the engagement right now and the wedding band later. Of course, this may not always be possible, but if you can (such as if you are picking out your rings together) this can be a way to save some money.

At the end of the day, choosing the right engagement ring doesn’t have to mean going for broke. There are lots of beautiful and meaningful options at every price point, so there’s no need to spend more than you need to get a special ring for your special someone. Using these tricks, you can find the perfect ring for your partner without spending more than you can afford. Spend as much as you comfortably can, and not a penny more. Your soon-to-be fiancé wouldn’t want you to start out your new life together deeply in debt just so you can buy a bigger, flashier ring.

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Discover New Collections ~ The Bride Guide from Raffaelle Ciuca

Sottero and Midgley was created for the chic and elegant bride with style. The line offers statement-making high level bridal fashions that are meant to impress the modern bride.  These cutting-edge designs are a product of a collaboration between Maggie Sottero and Kelly Midgley (founder Lesley Margaret Webster’s daughter).

The Sottero and Midgely 2018 designs live up to their brand motto. The collection, named after a new dress named Grayson, is packed with modern silhouettes, beautiful embellishments, and rich details.

Where the 2018 Sottero and Midgely Grayson line stands out from the pack is their ornate back embellishments

Cannes Fashion Festival 2015 – Tune in May 20 – 22

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2015 is set to be a sensational year for the global fashion scene, as the first ever Cannes Fashion Festival takes place in France. Celebrating fashion in its entirety, the festival is a consumer-driven event which sets it far apart from similar fashion festivals around the globe. It also takes place in a highly sought after location, right across from the Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet!

Taking place from 20th-22nd May 2015, it also coincides with the internationally renowned Cannes Film Festival. That means the designers showcasing in the glamorous runway events will have a global stage and shows might even be attended by the world’s biggest film stars.

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Additionally, the Cannes Fashion Festival will be historically streamed online for worldwide exposure. Tune in from anywhere around the globe to watch international designers and emerging talent showcase Haute Couture, Womenswear, Menswear, Jewelry, Lingerie, Swimwear, Bridal, Sportswear and Accessories.

With stunning runway shows, glamorous parties, competitions for talented aspiring designers, backstage interviews and the Global FashionAwards, the Cannes Fashion Festival is not to be missed. Fashionistas from all over the world will be coming together in a spectacular celebration of fashion talent in the South of France.

The stylish festival will feature an array of glittering runway shows and glamorous events to be attended by international designers, journalists, industry insiders and fashion forward consumers. Many world famous designers are already scheduled for appearances, including CUSTO Barcelona which has been worn by the likes of Brad Pitt and Natalie Portman. The brand has also created a series of limited edition T-shirts for which all profits will go towards stopping the deadly spread of Ebola.

The CUSTO fashion label and Cannes Fashion Festival have teamed up for the Ebola campaign, to assist charities which are helping the worst Ebola-affected areas. Sold online only, customers can choose which charity to donate the proceeds to at the checkout. What’s more, a number of the limited T-shirts have been sent to celebrities to sign, and these pieces will be auctioned off during the festival gala on Friday 22nd May.

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Wedding Dresses and Cocomelody Holiday Dress Coupon Giveaway

To appreciate the support of new and old customers, Cocomelody.com hosts a great holiday dress coupon giveaway. Does this make you excited? Let me give you a brief introduction and tell you how to enter the giveaway.
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Cocomelody.com is a global online store who specializes in wedding dresses, bridal party dresses, special occasion dresses and accessories. From here, you can get your stunning dress with high quality and also at a cheap price. What’s more, all styles of dresses shown on this website can be customized in any colors, any sizes or measurements, any fabrics and with any changes. And not only that, if you live in California or Netherlands, you can also go to its practical stores to choose whatever you like.

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Now, are you eager to enjoy a shopping journey at Cocomelody.com? And with the coupon giveaway that I mentioned just now, you’ll certainly save more money for your pocket. Whether you purchase a gorgeous wedding dress for your coming wedding or a sexy mermaid evening dress for the near party or more, as long as the total price of your shopping cart is over US$200/ US$400/ US$600, then you can enter respective coupon code COCO20/COCO40/COCO60 at checkout. Corresponding amount will be deducted automatically for eligible orders after code is applied.
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ATTENTION:

  1. Coupons will NOT be valid on previous purchases or practical store purchases.
  2. Coupons will NOT be valid with any shipping offers or offers that have already offered discounts on your entire order.
  3. Coupons will NOT be valid on items in the category of “Big Sale”.
  4. Coupons which give away to new registered members CANNOT be used together with these discount coupons.
  5. Discount CANNOT be redeemed for cash. If items are returned, canceled or exchanged, the discount value will NOT be refundable.
  6. Additional taxed and duties may be applied. Shipping fee and taxes or VAT are NOT qualified for these coupons. Only the total price of dresses meet corresponding amounts, coupons can be valid.
  7. Offers may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice.

 

Although all these coupons are JUST valid for online orders at Cocomelody.com, if you purchase a wedding dress from its California practical store and give a good review on yelp, you’ll gain a beautiful $50 worth wedding veil!

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Is this post a good news to you? Why not purchase your favorite dresses right now from Cocomelody.com? I’m sure that you’ll get a lot of surprise and love this online store when you receive your order!

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