Best Time Of Year To Buy An Engagement Ring?

[AnonymousUser1]

When is the best(cheapest) time of year to get an engagement ring?

I've heard people say the summer, because this is typically a Jeweller's slowest time, and to avoid Christmas and Valentine's Day because those are the busiest times. I've also heard people saying the opposite, and to go for Christmas/Valentine's day because then there's more sales on as the Jewellers fight for customers. I've also heard people saying to go for the slump just after Christmas/Valentine's day?

[boxtops]

I don't think there is a best time. The shops have sales at any time of year now. I imagine it gets more expensive coming up to Valentine's Day, not the other way round - look how florists hike their prices coming up to Mother's Day!

[jaunsmith35]

You can rule out before Christmas, Valentine's day and May and June (mother's day and June's a bridal month). My best guess would be right after Christmas (inventory reduction) or Valentines day and late Summer. I wouldn't overlook Sam's club. The best deals are at pawn shops and you might even be able to find some loose diamond to mount - just get an independant appraisal. Thing about having a ring mounted is that if she doesn't like it, you are kinda stuck. Hope this helps you a little.

[owdhamer]

There are good used rings for sale these days.

[woofgang]

Hmmm, if you are thinking of getting engaged, I wouldn't let your intended know that you are asking about the best time to get a cheap ring!

[janbee]

Oh my, your intended is certainly a very lucky lady.!!

[Iluvspikey]

...or you could try Birmingham's jewellery quarter, young designers often sell at bargain prices, plus, you get something original and not the run-of-the-mill shop designs.