5 Reasons To Upgrade Your Engagement Ring

For many PriceScopers there are so many reasons and occasions for which to upgrade their engagement rings. Birthdays, anniversaries, births of children, new jobs, and more are all milestones that we often see marked with a boost to the bling.

What we see often is people taking advantage of upgrade programs, but we also see people keeping their old stones. Re-setting the original stone from their engagement ring is a romantic choice and who doesn’t love more pieces?

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1. Defeating the Dreaded Diamond Shrinkage Syndrome

French Cut Pavé with Hidden Halo - Setting Only.
French Cut Pavé with Hidden Halo - Setting Only at Adiamor
3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring - Setting Only at Adiamor
3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring - Setting Only at Adiamor

Several of us have been there, where the gorgeous diamond that made us so so happy suddenly looks smaller. Every time you look down it seems like it has less finger coverage, and wait, is it losing quality too? Why does my ring look less glamorous? Looking at delightful diamond eye candy online (or in person) can create a sense of comparison. Upgrading can be a very satisfying experience.

2. Your Income And/Or Lifestyle Has Improved

14k Yellow Gold with White Gold Head Benchmark Crescent Diamond Engagement Ring at Whiteflash
14k Yellow Gold with White Gold Head Benchmark Crescent Diamond Engagement Ring at Whiteflash
20k Rose Gold Verragio Half Eternity Halo Diamond Engagement Ring at Whiteflash
20k Rose Gold Verragio Half Eternity Halo Diamond Engagement Ring at Whiteflash

Wanting your ring to reflect your present lifestyle is not unreasonable. There are a lot of people who hold on to the older ring forever because they want to hold on to that particular moment in time. Embracing the now is not better or worse in this regard, but it’s a fun reason for diamond upgrade shopping for sure! 

3. Celebrating a Milestone

3-Stone Tapered Baguette - Setting Only at Adiamor
3-Stone Tapered Baguette - Setting Only at Adiamor
Platinum Open Split Shank Diamond Engagement Ring at James Allen
Platinum Open Split Shank Diamond Engagement Ring at James Allen

A diamond upgrade can be a great marker for celebrating a milestone. Adding a new child to the family? You might want to add an additional stone to represent your little one. When you have a big birthday that may be a little intimidating, diamonds may be hard but they can soften the blow. Celebrating an anniversary can be a reflection of your continued commitment. There are so many reasons to celebrate and a glance at your new upgrade will remind you of the milestone event.

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4. Taking Advantage of Upgrade Programs

Emerald-Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White and Yellow Gold at Blue Nile
Emerald-Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White and Yellow Gold at Blue Nile
Emerald-Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White and Yellow Gold at Blue Nile
Emerald-Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White and Yellow Gold at Blue Nile

Getting a great deal is sometimes all the motivation that you need. With some of the trade-in upgrade programs available, it makes it easier to stay within your original budget and upgrade when it works for you. You can build up to that dream ring gradually, and that is a great reason to give it a go!

5. Shopping the Sales

14k White Gold Ritani Tulip Cathedral Solitaire Engagement Ring at Whiteflash
14k White Gold Ritani Tulip Cathedral Solitaire Engagement Ring at Whiteflash
14K Yellow Gold Wire Basket Solitaire Engagement Ring at James Allen
14K Yellow Gold Wire Basket Solitaire Engagement Ring at James Allen

There are sometimes incredible promotions going on, and that is just enough to allow you to treat yourself! When you are upgrading without a trade-in, it’s quite the bonus to catch a sale. You might be able to stretch and get more quality than you had originally budgeted for and that is the win that you need to come and share on PriceScope!

If you’re looking to buy loose diamonds online, use our special tools to reveal the best cut quality diamonds! Start your diamond search and choose from over a million loose diamonds for sale. Use our filters to find either natural or lab diamonds, as well as fancy color diamonds. 

No matter what reason you use, if you do upgrade we want to see the bling and hear the story! Share your jewelry journey on the PriceScope Show Me the Bling! forum.

Written by Kayti Kawachi

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