Rings

The most common place until recently to find used engagement rings was at the pawnshop. Now online auction sites like eBay do most of the selling. There are plenty of rings in pawnshops and on auction sites and they are a little bit cheaper than the new one that you will find in a jewelry shop.

But the disadvantages of used engagement rings are, you need to know the history of it. Since most people who buy used rings, want to be sure that the owner of the ring has a stored it properly, especially with used antique rings.

Some used rings come from people's grandparents or even great-grandparents which is now passed down for many generations in their family. If you have a used engagement ring that comes from your great-grandparents, then it is better since you know where that ring comes from.

There is nothing wrong if you have used rings as long as you know who the former user of it is. Not all men can afford to buy their lady an expensive new ring especially these days, when the economy is not really as good as before.

Here are some tips on how to buy used engagement rings:

You should know your budget
Ask your friend if they know someone who wants to sell their ring.
You should see to it that the gemstone has no crack and make sure it is authenticated.
You also have to see the setting of the engagement ring since some of the prong heads may be broken. Since the prong heads hold the gemstone or diamond, it is important.
Always be aware of the craftsmanship or know what kind of metal was used for the setting.

Most pawnshops, when the pawned item has already reached the expiration date and the owner did not claim it back have to sell the jewelry items to people who are interested in buying. However, with online auction sites you don't have to wait for this to happen. Most of the used rings, the design and style of the setting are old or some kind of antique. Be aware that not all women like this. Find out before buying because you don't want to get turned down because of a the ring.

Once you know what she wants and you can get that used ring cheap then buy it. Or, get the diamond and sell the ring setting. Buy a new modern design or style ring setting and have that diamond put into the new setting, it will then look like a new ring.

Sometimes one should think and be practical. You should use your initiative when you plan to buy an engagement ring but the cost is out of reach of your current budget. This is what makes used engagement rings such a popular option today.