Tips for Buying Engagement Rings Online
Whether you’re a long-distance couple or want to explore less traditional options, buying an engagement ring online is just as special. You’re no longer limited to just the jewellery stores on your local high street. You can shop from thousands of jewellery websites from the comfort of your own home, opening a world of possibilities to find your perfect engagement ring.
You can work with a jeweller online to buy a vintage engagement ring. At Ellibelle, we’re a small family-run business that would love to be part of your story. You can explore our range of hand-selected antique and modern engagement rings or get in touch if there’s a specific style you’re searching for.
We’re sharing our tips and tricks on how to buy an engagement ring online to find your perfect fit.
1. Do Your Research
Just like choosing the right jewellery store, you want to research online brands. Do your research by exploring their website and reading previous customer reviews.
Legitimate online jewellery stores should be transparent, with genuine reviews available to read on their website and high-quality photos for all their listings. Check out the website’s social media profiles and explore their tagged pictures to get a feel for how they work.
Customer service is everything when you’re buying a modern or vintage engagement ring. Don’t be afraid to start a dialogue and reach out to a jewellery brand you’re interested in working with. You can communicate via email or schedule a call to discuss your options.
2. Ask for Extra Photos and Videos
Photos and videos are crucial when buying an antique engagement ring online. You want to be able to see your potential ring from every possible angle, including seeing modelling shots and the ring in different lights.
While the brand should have several high-quality photos on each listing, don’t be afraid to contact them for more videos and pictures. You’ll want to see your potential engagement ring in both natural daylight and under professional lighting before hitting ‘add to basket’.
3. Engagement Ring Sizing
Getting the sizing right is the biggest concern when buying an engagement ring online. While most rings can be resized, you’ll want to start being able to wear it right after the proposal. If you don’t know the ring size you’re buying for, there are a few options.
The jeweller’s websites should display accurate sizing information on each listing, making it easy for you to filter your search. If you don’t know your ring size, you can visit a local jewellery store to try on similar styles to determine which one gives you the best fit. You’ll want to try on several rings as you might be two different sizes in rings with thinner and thicker bands.
4. Set Your Budget Early
The benefit of buying an engagement ring online is that you’ll find more options that work with your budget. An antique or vintage engagement ring will typically give you a higher gold purity and carat weight at a better price point than with new rings, as well as being more environmentally friendly and sustainable. If you’ve got a smaller budget, a vintage engagement ring can still give you the ‘wow’ factor you want.
You’ll want to set your budget before you start engagement ring shopping online. It’s easy to get distracted and fall in love with a more expensive ring, especially when you’re not paying in cash. Do your research on the typical cost of your preferred style, such as opal engagement rings, before setting your budget.
5. Shop with Friends or Your Partner Online
Shopping for an engagement ring online makes it easy to get your partner or their friends involved in the process. Gone are the days when only the person proposing picked out the ring.
If you’re not sure what style to choose, shopping for an engagement ring online means you can get advice and suggestions from friends or your partner – without having to take everyone in a jewellery store with you!
You can create a list of engagement rings from an online store and share them with your friends to get their feedback. They might have worked with an online jewellery store before or know the type of ring your future spouse has always wanted. Your partner likely already has a dream ring in mind, whether it’s a vintage engagement ring or a show-stopping sapphire. Ask their best friend for any hints or scroll through your partner’s Pinterest boards for inspiration.
6. Consider Your Wedding Band
An engagement ring isn’t the only piece of jewellery you’ll be buying. When you’re choosing your engagement ring online, you’ll want to consider your wedding band. Certain silhouettes and stones make it difficult to stack a wedding band tightly against them, creating a different look. Most couples choose wedding bands that match the style of the band on the engagement ring.
We offer a curated range of vintage and antique wedding rings to perfectly compliment your engagement ring, including staking band rings inspired by timeless silhouettes.
Buy a Vintage Engagement Ring with Ellibelle
Our collection of antique and vintage engagement rings is available exclusively through our website. We professionally verify our gemstones and strive to offer fair-priced vintage jewellery.
Every ring is carefully chosen for its quality, reflecting the one-of-a-kind nature of vintage engagement rings. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with free next-day delivery within the UK and express international shipping for a seamless online shopping experience. Check out reviews from our previous Ellibelle couples who have used our website to buy their forever rings.
Are you shopping for an antique engagement ring? Explore our latest finds, uploaded to the website every Sunday at 5 pm.
