#5 – Be Smart With Your Stones
A diamond ring can easily dwarf other wedding costs if you aren’t careful. Remember that diamonds are rated by the four C’s – cut, color, clarity and carat weight – and if you compromise on one of the C’s you can save some cash. Does it matter if your diamond is not perfectly colorless? It can still sparkle brightly. In addition, round stones are the most popular and can be the most expensive. Could you love an oval or a princess-cut?