Should You Buy a Cubic Zirconia Engagement Ring?

Due to the fact that cubic zirconia engagement rings are created using simulated diamonds, they get a bad rap. People perceive cubic zirconia engagement rings as being cheap and more like costume jewelry rather than fine jewelry. However, quite the opposite is true. Did you know that an engagement ring with a cubic zirconia diamond can look identical to an engagement ring with a natural diamond? You can pop the question in style with a cubic zirconia engagement ring and put the money that you would have originally spent on an engagement ring with a natural diamond towards the wedding. Below, I've covered the benefits and potential downfalls of proposing with a cubic zirconia engagement ring.

Saving Money

This is clearly a benefit. You can wow your soon to be fiancé and her friends with a cubic zirconia engagement ring. Plus, a ring that appears to be expensive will make you look like the man in front of her friends. You can purchase a 1 carat cubic zirconia engagement ring set in 18k white gold for about $200. Are you curious what the price tag would be with a natural diamond engagement ring? The price tag would be well over $1,000. The average price for an American wedding is over $25,000. Why not put the additional $1,000 that you would have originally spent on your future fiancé's engagement ring towards her dream wedding? Speaking from a woman's perspective, I'm sure that she will much more enjoy having her dream wedding than she would wearing a money sucking engagement ring on her finger.

A cubic zirconia engagement ring is perfect for the couple that is strapped for cash but itching to get married. The lowest price tag I have ever seen a quality cubic zirconia engagement ring wear is $10, including free shipping on eBay. Ebay is the perfect place to find a quality cubic zirconia engagement ring at a wholesale price. If your intended budget for an engagement ring was $1,000, if you opt to purchase a cubic zirconia engagement ring from eBay, you save $990.

The Downside

If you bring home a fairly decent income, you should not buy a cubic zirconia engagement ring. Why, you ask? Because you have no excuse. If you have the money to throw a $25,000 wedding without having to take out a loan, you should have the amount of money that it takes to buy an engagement ring with natural diamonds. If you opt to purchase a cubic zirconia engagement ring for your future fiancé and she is aware that you can afford a natural engagement ring, she may just perceive your effort as "a cheap shot" and say no to your proposal. You don't want to lose your bride over a good bargain, do you? If you are able to afford a pricey engagement ring, opt for a natural diamond.