When a bride and groom get married, they see their wedding rings as a reminder of their commitment to each other. It’s no wonder people will use up about three percent of their wedding budget on their rings. Marriage is a permanent commitment, so wedding rings must be high quality. But this doesn’t mean that couples can’t save on this purchase. Joanna Saltz writes for theknot.com, “The average price for a gold band is around $150. For a platinum band, the average rises to $600 or $700. Diamonds can add considerably more to the cost.”
When spending this kind of money, it is necessary to determine what’s right for you in terms of quality, form and function, and style. With these in mind, here are some of the best places to purchase cheap wedding rings: (more…)