Side Stone Engagement Rings on Sale Near Joliet, IL

To prevent any mistakes while acquiring an engagement ring, you should set your own budget, select the right seller, and read carefully the return policies offered.

Here is a quick guide to help you understand the different gemstone sizes you can get for the same money.

• What Price would be reasonable for an engagement ring in Joliet, IL?

  According to The Knot and other reliable sources, Americans pay an average of $6,000 on an engagement ring.
  However, this number requires a more detailed explanation:

  – A widespread general guideline to determine the cost of an engagement ring is that it should represent 2 to 3 months of your salary.

  – Be aware that for the same dollar amount, you can get very different stone sizes and carat weights depending on the kind of gemstone you pick.

  Engagement Rings Price Comparison Table
  Budget	Diamond	Lab Grown	Moissanite
  $2,000 to $4,000	0.60 Ct (5.2mm)	0.80 Ct (6.0mm)	2.00 Ct (8mm)*
  $4,000 to $6,000*	0.80 Ct (6.0mm)	1.00 Ct (6.5mm)	4.00 Ct (10mm)*
  $6,000 to $8,000	0.90 Ct (6.3mm)	1.25 Ct (7.0mm)*	6.00 Ct (12mm)
  $8,000+	1.00 Ct (6.5mm)*	1.80 Ct (7.8mm)	8.00 Ct (15mm)
  *Most popular selection in 2024

• The best diamond alternatives:

  Lab-created diamonds such as moissanite, considered the greatest alternative to a natural diamond, cost on average 90% less than diamonds of comparable quality (see the 4C’s).
  If you can't purchase your "dream ring" right now, you should consider upgrading your engagement ring at the appropriate date. This is something your jeweler should be able to help you with.

• Why is acquiring an engagement ring online a better option than shopping at a brick and mortar store in 2024?

  Save money without reducing quality: Traditional retailers face the costs of renting, staffing, and maintaining a storefront. Online retailers do not have to make the same markups and can pass the savings on to customers.
  A Larger choice of engagement rings: Visiting several stores in person to look at a small selection of engagement rings would take much longer than viewing hundreds of engagement ring styles online.
  Time-saving, 24/7 shopping: Customers can save a lot of time and money by shopping for an engagement ring online. There is no more worry anymore to go from one jeweler to the next without guarantee to find what you are searching.

• Virtual shopping experience:

  Nowadays, you can shop virtually from the comfort of your own home or office at any time of day by using Zoom or Facetime and buying the ideal engagement ring from a largest collection.
  You'll get your selection the next day. Depending on the merchant you choose, your purchase will be risk-free, shipping will be free, and it will be easy to send the item back.

• Return policy

  Before buying online, make sure the seller guarantees: risk-free purchase; certificates; free shipping and returns
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• How to choose the right seller in Joliet, IL?

  Check the seller's reputation and reviews. Verify the authenticity of his certificate from the Gemologist Institutes (GIA, IGI, GRA), Charles & Colvard, or Venazia. You should also conduct some research on complaints (B.B.B; Better Business Bureau) and determine whether his reviews are genuine based on real customer experience.