Are you considering a Pre-Loved engagement ring, but not sure if it’s the right choice for you or your partner? In today’s world we often live by the “new is better” motto, but when it comes to engagement rings, that is not accurate! Here are a few reasons to consider a Pre-Loved (pre-owned, vintage, second hand, used, previously owned, antique, estate etc.) engagement ring:
- Pre-Loved rings are truly unique, special, and often one-of-a-kind. The Pre-Loved case is where you’ll find the cool vintage and antique rings that aren’t made anymore. Perfect for lovers of all things vintage, retro, and even historical!
- Speaking of history, all of these rings have a story. While you probably won’t find out the actual story behind your specific piece, it’s still pretty cool to think about! We have even had a couple rings from the early 1900’s. Just think about everything those rings have already been through and how much life they have left to live (diamonds are forever, you know). It’s pretty amazing.
- Plus–they are more affordable than buying brand new. For example, just like a vehicle, a brand new diamond ring loses a substantial amount of value immediately upon exiting the store. Many industry experts even agree that a second hand engagement ring of 3 carats has an equivalent price to a 1-1.5 carat new engagement ring. That’s a big bang for your buck!
- Just like you probably learned in grade school, recycling is good for everyone. Fine jewelry made with precious metals and stones is meant to last forever, so it makes sense to “recycle” these pieces once their journey with one owner is complete. These pieces are not single-use!
- Concerned about “bad juju”? Not all used engagement rings come from broken engagements or marriages. Actually, a majority of these pieces come from couples who are still together who wanted a different ring or inheritors of family jewelry. No bad karma here!
- And of course, our Pre-Loved rings look just as good as brand new. When we receive a pre-owned piece of jewelry, it immediately gets inspected, professionally cleaned, and even repaired if needed by our jeweler. In terms of quality, once it makes its way into our case, there really is no difference between new and used.
Just to be clear: we don’t think Pre-Loved is better than new OR new is better than Pre-Loved. After all, we do sell gorgeous new engagement rings too! But hopefully this information helps you understand more about second hand engagement rings and make an informed decision about your engagement ring purchase.
If you are interested in checking out some Pre-Loved engagement rings or other previously owned jewelry, please visit our website or stop into our fine jewelry store in Golden Valley, MN.
