Many have heard of the Two Month Rule; a rule that was marketed by the world’s largest diamond mining company in the 1940’s to take advantage of WWII veterans trying to return their lives to normalcy. The made-up rule encouraged men to spend equal to two months of their salary on an engagement ring. Every couple is as unique as their love story, and no one should be locked in to a 70 year-old rule! At Origin Diamonds, we believe that the only budgetary rules that should apply are the ones that are correct for you and your situation. If you follow a decades-old rule of how to shop for an engagement ring, you might find yourself in a large amount of debt, which wouldn’t be healthy for your new marriage.

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Here are some tips to maximize your budget:

 

Choose an eco-friendly, socially-responsible, lab-created diamond from Origin Diamonds. Our Lab-created diamonds are as much as 40% less expensive than comparable mined diamonds without any of the negative associations. Our stones are also up to 15% less expensive than our competitors (we’ve checked and you should too).

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If Lab grown diamonds are still pushing your budget over the edge, consider selecting a moissanite as an alternative. Learn more about moissanite.

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Consider 9kt or 14kt gold. There’s a reason 14kt is the most prevalent gold karat in the US. It’s level of purity (58%) is balanced with durability for a lifetime of wear at a reasonable cost.

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Explore our Halo style rings which use multiple smaller diamonds to maximize the impact of your center stone. Selecting one of our detailed Halo designs and pairing it with a smaller Lab Created diamond will give you lots of sparkle for less money.