Wedding Bands, Northern Virginia (buying, price, shop) - (VA) - City-Data Forum

thebrood78 · 03-15-2009, 05:06 PM

Was wondering if anyone had some good Wedding Bands that they know of in the area? Would like to keep it at Max $2,500.

GoHokiesGo · 03-17-2009, 09:53 AM

I'd say that any of your run of the mill chains could easily get you in at that price. My fiancee and I are getting married in May and have been shopping most of the stores for styles. All of the average stores (Kays, Jareds, Shaws, etc) can easily get you in at that price range. Some of the mid to higher end stores, that may be tough, but even the higher end stores should have bands at that price range since they don't cost as much as the e-ring.

Might I suggest an online jeweler though if you want a little more for your money? I bought my fiancee's engagement ring from Union Diamond, and will also be ordering both of our wedding bands from there. Her engagement ring was custom made, and we got an extremely nice diamond for the price compared to B&M stores. It's a bit unnerving at first to make a large purchase online; however, they were very professional the whole way through the process, and the ring came out top notch quality and workmanship. I had the ring independently appraised as well (twice to be sure), and both appraisers were impressed with it's quality and the price I paid.

We are in the process now of having Union custom make our wedding bands as well, and their service is still great. We shopped around at the local stores to find what style we liked, and contacted them to make the same ring. They're giving us higher quality stones for a better price. I have no reservations recommending Union Diamond. Also, I've dealt with Blue Nile in the past as well for other jewelry and had good service from them also. So, buying online is something to think about too.