Engagement Rings

You may have heard the rule that you should spend two to three months of your income on your engagement ring, but this rule was just a marketing ploy created by De Beers. There's no required amount to spend on an engagement ring. The best budget is one that feels comfortable to you. Prioritizing quality, design and value over outdated "rules" will make it easier to find a beautiful ring at many price points.

For natural diamonds, the average cost is around $6,000 and the average carat weight is 1.25 carats. For lab-grown diamonds, the average cost is $4,000 and the average carat weight is 2.5 carats.

Lab-grown diamonds are created in controlled environments using advanced technological processes that replicate the conditions under which diamonds naturally develop. They have the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as mined diamonds but are often more affordable and environmentally sustainable. Natural diamonds are formed over billions of years below the Earth's surface.

The 4C's stand for cut, color, clarity and carat weight. Together, they determine a diamond's appearance and value. Cut affects sparkle, color measures whiteness, clarity refers to inclusions and carat measures size.

Elongated diamond shapes like oval, marquise, pear and emerald cuts tend to look larger on the finger. Their shape creates more surface area, making them appear bigger than round diamonds of the same carat weight.

Round brilliant diamonds offer the most sparkle due to their precise faceting. Other cuts like oval and cushion also provide excellent brilliance, especially when cut well. Cut quality has the biggest impact on a diamond's sparkle.

The best metals for engagement rings are platinum, white gold, yellow gold or rose gold. Any of our engagement rings can be made in any of those metals. Platinum is durable and low-maintenance. Gold is offered in 18 karat, which is 75% gold, and 14 karat, which is about 58% gold. The best metal depends on lifestyle, aesthetic preference and budget.

Not to worry, Ritani offers complimentary ring resizing within 30 days of purchase.

Yes, buying an engagement ring online is safe, particularly when purchasing at Ritani. We offer transparent pricing, certified diamonds, secure checkout and a generous return policy. You can also read through reviews of previous happy customers. 

Ritani offers fast shipping on our engagement rings. Should you need your ring in a hurry, consider our certified ready to ship engagement rings.