{"id":10581,"date":"2013-06-03T08:43:24","date_gmt":"2013-06-03T12:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=10581"},"modified":"2015-08-23T09:11:16","modified_gmt":"2015-08-23T13:11:16","slug":"poor-mans-engagement-ring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/poor-mans-engagement-ring\/","title":{"rendered":"POOR MAN&#8217;S ENGAGEMENT RING"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Poor-Mans-Engagement-Ring.gif\" alt=\"Poor Mans Cheap Engagement Ring\" title=\"Poor Mans Cheap Engagement Ring\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-10587\" \/><\/div>\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s Face it&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>Diamonds Are Expensive<\/h2>\n<p>\nNot Everyone has a Couple <strong>Thousand Bucks<\/strong> laying around.<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Diamonds, Gold and Platinum are Luxury items<\/strong>, and when it comes to Paying the Rent, Buying Food, and Putting a Roof over your Head, that&#8217;s Way More Important than any <strong>Rock Dug out of the Earth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nWhether or not you are Truly Poor doesn&#8217;t change the Fact that she Wants and <strong>Expects<\/strong> Some Kind of Engagement Ring or Wedding Band.<\/p>\n<p><h2>Something to Seal the Deal<\/h2>\n<p>\n<strong>So what Options are there for a Person with Little Money?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>PLENTY!<\/h2>\n<p>\nKeep in mind, <strong>Rings are Not Free<\/strong>, and anytime you look at Genuine Diamonds, <strong>the Price Escalates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nSo here&#8217;s <strong>a Few Pointers<\/strong> to Help you out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Buy Small Carat Weights<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Skip Diamonds<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Skip Gold<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Use Hand Me Downs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Almost Free Alternatives<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<strong>Now let&#8217;s take a Closer Look&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>Buy Small Carat Weights<\/h2>\n<p>\nFirst things first, if you Buy large Carat Weights, you&#8217;re more than likely going to Spend a lot of Cash for those Diamonds.<\/p>\n<p>\nIf you want to Keep the Price Low, <strong>you&#8217;ll have to Think Smaller<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nInstead of a One Carat Diamond, think 1\/2 Carat, 1\/4 Carat, or even <strong>10 Points!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nIn Fact, if you Buy a Ring that has Multiple tiny Diamonds instead of one Large Stone, <strong>you can Save a Lot of Money!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>Take a look at the Great Examples below&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Break-The-Diamond-Carat-Weights-Up.jpg\" alt=\"Break the Diamond Carat Weights Up!\" title=\"Break the Diamond Carat Weights Up!\" width=\"502\" height=\"500\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Break-The-Diamond-Carat-Weights-Up.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Break-The-Diamond-Carat-Weights-Up-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Break-The-Diamond-Carat-Weights-Up-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Break-The-Diamond-Carat-Weights-Up-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Break-The-Diamond-Carat-Weights-Up-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Break-The-Diamond-Carat-Weights-Up-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Break the Carat Weights up and Keep the Diamonds Small<\/h2>\n<p>\nAnd <strong>Don&#8217;t worry about Clarity or Color Either!<\/strong> With Diamonds that Size, the Quality of the Stone Doesn&#8217;t Matter Much since they get so Tiny they are Hard to See, let alone see inside of.<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Go for something Cute and Sparkly instead<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nLook at Invisible Set Stones, Promise Rings, Tiny Solitaires, Wedding Bands, Pave Set Stones, and the such. <\/p>\n<p><h2>Like so&#8230; <\/h2>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Cheaper-Types-Of-Diamond-Mountings.jpg\" alt=\"Cheap Types of Diamond Mountings!\" title=\"Cheap Types of Diamond Mountings!\" width=\"502\" height=\"1200\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Cheaper-Types-Of-Diamond-Mountings.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Cheaper-Types-Of-Diamond-Mountings-126x300.jpg 126w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Cheaper-Types-Of-Diamond-Mountings-428x1024.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\nKeeping the Carat Weight Low and <strong>Concentrating More on Beauty<\/strong> than Quality will Keep the Ring Inexpensive and Obtainable.<\/p>\n<p><h2>Skip Diamonds<\/h2>\n<p>\nYou don&#8217;t have to give her a Big Diamond to get <strong>Engaged<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>\nYou can Buy her <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;field-keywords=Black%20Diamond%20Ring&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3ABlack%20Diamond%20Ring&#038;tag=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;url=search-alias%3Daps&#038;linkId=GGBZIF3LROKJLXQL\">Black Diamonds<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/> instead, they are Cool, Trendy and <strong>CHEAP! <\/strong>(Cheaper than White Diamonds) <\/p>\n<p>\nYou could also go for a Gemstone center like <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;field-keywords=Sapphire%20Ring&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3ASapphire%20Ring&#038;tag=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;url=search-alias%3Daps&#038;linkId=V4H5JYWPMKTMTCCA\">Sapphire<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;field-keywords=Ruby%20Ring&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3ARuby%20Ring&#038;tag=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;url=search-alias%3Daps&#038;linkId=YCIP6GQA3J5IIGUW\">Ruby<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;field-keywords=Emerald%20Ring&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AEmerald%20Ring&#038;tag=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;url=search-alias%3Daps&#038;linkId=4TH2HH53XZLPF5B3\">Emerald<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/> instead. You could also <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;field-keywords=CZ%20Ring&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3ACZ%20Ring&#038;tag=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;url=search-alias%3Daps&#038;linkId=BK4Y2SKQETCPBFSM\">Opt for CZ<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/>, or <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;field-keywords=Moissanite%20Ring&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AMoissanite%20Ring&#038;tag=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;url=search-alias%3Daps&#038;linkId=HIWJEDK24FCQOSRL\">Moissanite<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/> (Man-Made Diamonds), White Spinel, White Sapphire or even a Ring with Diamond Cuts that <strong>look like Diamonds<\/strong> <strong>but Aren&#8217;t!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nThey Look Great and will <strong>Save you Some Dough<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Skip-Diamonds-In-A-Ring.jpg\" alt=\"Skip Diamonds in an Engagement Ring!\" title=\"Skip Diamonds in an Engagement Ring!\" width=\"502\" height=\"750\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Skip-Diamonds-In-A-Ring.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Skip-Diamonds-In-A-Ring-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\nYou could also Skip the Stones all together, and just give her a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;field-keywords=Plain%20Gold%20Band&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3APlain%20Gold%20Band&#038;tag=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;url=search-alias%3Daps&#038;linkId=YZQR3KUODXLRP77V\">Plain Gold Band<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/>. <\/p>\n<p>\nPrices on Plain Bands Vary, but you could get a Small Band (like 2mm) for <strong>Dirt Cheap<\/strong>. You could go a Little Wider, or ones with a Design or Comfort Fit and still Keep the Ring Down in Budget.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Buy-Solid-Gold-Bands-Instead.jpg\" alt=\"Buy Solid Gold Bands Instead!\" title=\"Buy Solid Gold Bands Instead!\" width=\"502\" height=\"500\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Buy-Solid-Gold-Bands-Instead.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Buy-Solid-Gold-Bands-Instead-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Buy-Solid-Gold-Bands-Instead-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Buy-Solid-Gold-Bands-Instead-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Buy-Solid-Gold-Bands-Instead-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Buy-Solid-Gold-Bands-Instead-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Skip Gold<\/h2>\n<p>\nGold is Expensive, Not as Expensive as <strong>Platinum<\/strong>, but <strong>Certainly Not Cheap<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>\nIf you want to Cut Costs and Corners, look at other Alternative Metals like Titanium, Tungsten, Stainless Steel or even <strong>Sterling Silver<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nThat&#8217;s when Prices <strong>really Start to Get Good<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>\nTake a Peek at some <strong>Cool White Metal Bands<\/strong>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Buy-Titanium-Tungsten-Stainless-Steel-Or-Silver.jpg\" alt=\"Buy Alternative Metals Instead!\" title=\"Buy Alternative Metals Instead!\" width=\"502\" height=\"500\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Buy-Titanium-Tungsten-Stainless-Steel-Or-Silver.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Buy-Titanium-Tungsten-Stainless-Steel-Or-Silver-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Buy-Titanium-Tungsten-Stainless-Steel-Or-Silver-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Buy-Titanium-Tungsten-Stainless-Steel-Or-Silver-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Buy-Titanium-Tungsten-Stainless-Steel-Or-Silver-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Buy-Titanium-Tungsten-Stainless-Steel-Or-Silver-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Get Hand Me Downs<\/h2>\n<p>\nAsk your Friends and Family for Help. See if they have any Old Engagement Rings, Diamonds, Bands or Rings that they would like to <strong>Donate to a Good Cause:<\/strong> <strong>YOU! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nFamily is Pretty Good at Passing Down Rings and such from Generation to Generation anyway. So why not <strong>keep the Ball Rolling?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>You could get Lucky!<\/h2>\n<p>\nA Simple Sizing Job may be all you need to have <strong>the Perfect Wedding Ring<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nWho knows what they may have Stashed in an Old Jewelry Box or up in the Attic. <\/p>\n<p>\nAsk, <strong>You May Be Surprised! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Get-Hand-Me-Down-Jewelry.jpg\" alt=\"Get Family Hand Me Downs!\" title=\"Get Family Hand Me Downs!\" width=\"502\" height=\"500\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Get-Hand-Me-Down-Jewelry.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Get-Hand-Me-Down-Jewelry-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Get-Hand-Me-Down-Jewelry-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Get-Hand-Me-Down-Jewelry-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Get-Hand-Me-Down-Jewelry-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Get-Hand-Me-Down-Jewelry-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Almost Free Alternatives<\/h2>\n<p>There are No Set Rules when it comes to Rings. You don&#8217;t need to go to the Jewelry Store in order to get Engaged.<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>All you need is a Ring<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nAnd that Ring <strong>could be made out of Anything!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>It&#8217;s True!<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe Most Important thing to Remember here is that Marriage is a Commitment Between Two People.<strong> It has Nothing to do with the Material Object<\/strong> Adorned on the Ring Finger.<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>It&#8217;s all in the Heart!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nIf you really want something to Signify a Ring for<strong> Traditional Purposes<\/strong>, Think Outside The Box. <\/p>\n<p>\nThey make <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;field-keywords=Wood%20Ring&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AWood%20Ring&#038;tag=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;url=search-alias%3Daps&#038;linkId=HBEVARPYR5VCQNUI\">Cheap Wood Rings<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/>. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;field-keywords=Mood%20Ring&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AMood%20Ring&#038;tag=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;url=search-alias%3Daps&#038;linkId=VBYOFHBOFR2LZHNU\">Mood Rings<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;field-keywords=Puzzle%20Rings&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3APuzzle%20Rings&#038;tag=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;url=search-alias%3Daps&#038;linkId=FSLWGCNWFNICOW54\">Puzzle Rings<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;field-keywords=Worry%20Rings&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AWorry%20Rings&#038;tag=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;url=search-alias%3Daps&#038;linkId=22F36Y3FEMVNOLKS\">Worry Rings<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/> (Spinner Rings) can be Found Pretty Cheap. But you can get <strong>WAYYYY Cheaper<\/strong> if you Want to, or Need to.<\/p>\n<p>\nHow about using a<strong> Paper Clip?<\/strong> <strong>Make your own Ring! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nYou could use a Napkin Holder, Key Rings, <strong>Twist Ties<\/strong> Found around the House.<\/p>\n<p>\nAnd you could also make a Ring out of <strong>Paper<\/strong> (see below). Use a Black Magic Marker and Draw one on. <strong>Get Creative! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nSome people even get <strong>a Ring Tattooed on<\/strong> their Finger, but that Could Cost a Couple Bucks.<\/p>\n<p>\nIf all Else Fails, go to the Bubble Gum Machine and get her a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;field-keywords=Plastic%20Spider%20Ring&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3APlastic%20Spider%20Ring&#038;tag=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;url=search-alias%3Daps&#038;linkId=SPSW4377R22TKHPG\">Plastic Spider Ring!<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\nLike these Examples of <strong>Poor Mans Rings<\/strong>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Poor-Mans-Engagement-Rings.jpg\" alt=\"Poor Mans Engagement Rings!\" title=\"Poor Mans Engagement Rings!\" width=\"502\" height=\"700\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Poor-Mans-Engagement-Rings.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Poor-Mans-Engagement-Rings-215x300.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Know your Limits<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe Point is, <strong>you can use Anything as a Wedding Ring<\/strong>. Look at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;keywords=clearance&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;qid=1370282478&#038;rh=n%3A6131722011%2Ck%3Aclearance&#038;rnid=2941120011&#038;tag=jewelry-secrets-20\">Amazon<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/> for <strong>Deals on Rings<\/strong>. They have a Great <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;index=jewelry&#038;keywords=Clearance%20Rings&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;tag=jewelry-secrets-20\">Clearance<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/> section with <strong>Unbelievable Prices<\/strong>. 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