How to Get Discount Wedding Rings

So you are going to the chapel but you may not be sure of how you are going to pay for wedding rings. You can forget what the jewelry stores tell you about spending up to three months' salary. Here you will find hints, ideas and suggestions on how to get discount wedding rings. Just because they are discount does not mean they are without sentiment. Save your money for other things you will need for the wedding and life once you are married.

Instructions

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   Check around to see if your friends, family members or business associates work at retail jewelry stores or fine jewelers. If this is not the case, they often know an employee who does. These individuals often receive generous employee discounts, even on fine jewelry including wedding rings. You will need to shop when the employee is present and make sure it is according to store and company policy.

2. Stay up late at night or put your DVR to good use and record those TV shopping network channels. They are shown on cable, satellite and regular TV. They often have better deals in the late evening or early morning hours and you can receive quite a discount on those wedding rings off the normal retail price. Also, if you know an employee, they can get a generous employee discount depending upon the piece if you ask them. You can shop online or in a stand-alone retail store if they have one. Some sites are listed in the Resources section.

3. Shop at vintage jewelers you find listed in the newspaper or phone book, or just driving around your city. Second-hand or preowned jewelry, especially wedding rings do not retain their value and you can enjoy generous discounts. You can also get a rare style that suits the two of you as a couple and expresses your individuality.

4. Let your computer do the walking. Go on the Internet and find discount jewelers, including auctions and sellers from Craigslist. This will often give you nice discounts on wedding rings and give you a comparison base. You can also see exactly what quality you are getting for your money.

5. Trade in old jewelry, including rings you no longer wear or need. This can give you discounts off wedding rings even if you shop at a full price jewelry store. They will often accept your trade-ins to discount the cost of new wedding rings.

Tips & Warnings

• Always ask for a warranty or guaranty of some type.

• Do not give in to peer pressure to spend a certain amount. Decide what is right for you.

Resources

• The e-cheap wedding advice website
• QVC.com wedding rings
• e-wedding bands
• HSN.com wedding rings
• Jewelry vortex