The best way to make an affordable engagement ring is to buy a reasonably priced diamond, or use an alternative to a diamond.

Decide on a budget, then work from there. If you want to make your own engagement ring in my workshop, expect to spend $500 - $600 on average on the class and precious metal. Buy the center stone with the rest of your budget.

If you can't afford my workshop, but want to have a special ring for your engagement, call me an I will direct you to a metalsmith in your price range. You can probably have a custom ring made for as little as $150.