Yes, weddings are truly magical and filled with love and happiness, but they can also be quite expensive. And while we’re all for splurging on wedding jewelry for the bride, they can require a significant investment. But worry not, we’ve got good news for you — there are several ways to save money on wedding jewelry without compromising on style.
Are you excited to learn more? Here are the top five tips for shopping for wedding jewelry on a budget.
1. Choose Lab-Created Gemstones
TBH, there’s no better time to jump on the lab-grown jewelry trend than NOW!
If you’ve been keeping tabs on the latest bridal jewelry trends, you may have noticed that lab-grown gemstones are everywhere. And there’s a good reason why. Firstly, they are physically, chemically and optically identical to their natural counterparts, which means they are the real deal. That’s not all. They are a cost-effective wedding jewelry option since they cost 30% less than earth-mined gemstones. And if you’re willing to loosen the purse strings, you can even get bigger and bolder carats. So, what’s keeping you waiting? Shop our lab-grown jewelry collection today!
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2. Customize Your Jewelry
It may be obvious, but we will say it: customizing your jewels is a foolproof way to save more on jewelry, especially if your heart is set on a particular design.
There are several ways to go about this. You can go with diamonds or gemstones of a lower carat weight or pick a gemstone quality that best fits your budget. Gem quality is typically categorized as – good, better, best, and heirloom. (P.S. Angara offers all these options). Each quality comes with a different price point. For instance, a 1-carat blue sapphire of heirloom quality will cost more than a 1-carat stone of better or best quality. Since these are considered investment pieces, we suggest you opt for higher-quality stones if your budget permits. Additionally, you can consider choosing more affordable metals like sterling silver or white gold instead of platinum to reduce the overall cost.
At Angara, we let you customize ALL of our pieces. So, once you’ve selected a design, you can customize it according to the carat weight, gemstone quality and metal preferences. This way, you’re guaranteed to end up with budget-friendly wedding jewelry you’ll love. If that’s not amazing, we don’t know what is.
3. Consider Alternative Gemstones
Colored gemstones are not just meaningful; they are also eye-catching. They will add that pop of color to your all-white attire. Gems like aquamarines, tanzanites, blue sapphires and topaz can even be your “something blue”. The best part is that most semi-precious gemstones like aquamarines, citrines, garnets, morganites, etc., are available in larger sizes. This means you can size up and get bigger carat gems without breaking the bank. What’s not to love?
At Angara, we have over 30 colored gemstones in breathtaking designs. Whether you’re after gemstone studs, a colored tennis bracelet or even statement earrings – you’ll find them all at Angara. Excited? Shop gemstone jewelry now.
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4. Wear Something Old Or Borrowed
The idea of wearing something old and borrowed comes from the famous rhyme: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in your shoe. As per this folklore, the bride wears something old to acknowledge her roots, heritage, and the journey that has led her to this moment. Additionally, borrowing items from a happily married woman will transfer that woman’s good luck onto the new bride.
(You can read more about the tradition here: something borrowed, something blue).
Wearing a family heirloom on your special day or even borrowing jewelry from your friends can be a way to honor tradition and save some $$$.
5. Choose Easy Pay Installments
Can’t pay for your dream wedding jewelry upfront? No problem!
With our Easy Pay Installments options, you can shop now and choose to pay in 2 or 3 monthly installments using your credit card. Angara does not charge any interest or additional fees on these installments, so you don’t need to worry about any extra costs. You’ll only be charged for the first installment at the time of purchase, and you’ll pay for the remaining monthly installments after that. You can view the complete details here.
To avail of this option, you need to click the “Select Plan” button, which you’ll find right next to the price details. It’s really that simple!
FAQs
1. How can I save money for my wedding?
To save money for your wedding, consider opting for lab-grown and gemstone jewelry. Alternatively, you can also wear borrowed jewelry pieces from friends or family.
2. Can I rent wedding day jewelry to save money?
Yes, you can. However, your wedding is the best time to treat yourself to jewelry pieces you’ll love to wear forever. So, if you can afford to, we suggest investing in one or two key pieces.
3. What are some budget-friendly alternatives to traditional wedding jewelry?
Lab-grown diamonds and colored gems are great alternatives to traditional wedding jewels.
4. Are there any tips for saving money on wedding day jewelry??
You can consider repurposing family heirlooms, wearing minimalistic designs, renting your sparklers, or opting for our Easy Pay Installment option.
