An engagement ring does not have one flat price, because no two rings are the same. The diamond does most of the work on the price. After that come the metal and the setting, and whether the ring is ready to wear from our showcase or built for you. At Gavco Jewelers we start with your budget, not a sticker, and we show you where every dollar goes so nothing is a surprise.
We have made rings at our family owned shop on Biscayne Blvd since 1993, a few minutes south of Aventura Mall with parking in front of the door. This page explains what sets the price so you can plan before you walk in. When you are ready to look at stones and settings, our engagement rings in Aventura page shows the three ways to get your ring.
What Sets the Price of an Engagement Ring
The Diamond
The stone is the biggest part of the price. Carat weight, cut, color, and clarity each move it. Two stones of the same size can cost very different amounts because of the other three.
Natural or Lab Grown
A lab grown diamond is the same material as a natural one and costs much less. Choosing lab grown is the fastest way to a larger or cleaner stone for the same money.
The Metal
The band adds to the price too. 14K gold costs less than 18K, and platinum weighs more and costs more than gold. We help you pick the metal that fits your budget and daily wear.
The Setting
A plain solitaire uses less metal and labor than a halo or a band lined with small diamonds. The style you choose changes both the look and the final price.
How We Work With Your Budget
Forget the old rule about spending a set number of months of salary. The right budget is the one you are comfortable with. You tell us the number you want to stay under, and we design the ring to it instead of pushing you past it. Most of the time we can hold the look you want by adjusting one of the four things above.
If the stone size matters most, a lab grown diamond frees up room in the budget. If the setting matters most, we can start with a smaller center stone you can upgrade later. Because we craft in our own shop from raw gold and loose diamonds, there is no middleman markup, so more of your budget goes into the ring itself.
Ways to Get More Ring for Your Money
There are a few honest ways to make a budget go further. None of them cut a corner you would notice on the finger.
- Choose a lab grown diamond. The same budget buys a bigger or cleaner stone. Many couples in Aventura pick lab grown for exactly this reason.
- Trade in gold you no longer wear. The value of old chains and broken pieces can count as credit toward the new ring. We test and weigh it at the counter and put the value in writing first.
- Reset a family diamond. If there is a stone in the family, we can build a new setting around it. You can also sell diamonds and estate jewelry you do not plan to keep and put that toward the ring.
- Have it made rather than branded. A ring built at our bench skips the mall markup. See how custom jewelry in Aventura works from your first idea to the finished ring.
- Plan the band with the ring. Matching a wedding band in Aventura at the same time can save a second setup later and keeps the pair looking right together.
Why We Quote One Clear Price First
A ring is easy to quote wrong from a distance, so we do not try. Come in with a photo, a budget, or nothing at all. We show you stones and settings under the light, then give you one clear price before any work starts. You approve that price first. If you decide not to go ahead, you owe nothing.
Every ring we build comes with a formal retail replacement appraisal for insurance, at no extra charge. And the relationship does not end at pickup. Sizing, tightening a prong, and cleaning happen at the same counter, handled by our jewelry repair in Aventura bench.
Frequently Asked Questions About Engagement Ring Cost
How much does an engagement ring cost in Aventura?
There is no fixed price. You tell us the budget you want to stay under and we build the ring to it. The diamond does most of the work on price, then the metal and the setting. Because we make rings in our own shop from raw gold and loose diamonds, there is no middleman markup, so a custom ring from our bench can cost less than a designer name in a mall showcase. The consultation is free and there is no obligation.
Are lab grown diamond engagement rings cheaper in Aventura?
Yes. A lab grown diamond is the same material as a natural diamond and costs much less, so the same budget buys a larger or cleaner stone. We show natural and lab grown stones side by side under the light and explain the tradeoffs so you can decide what matters to you.
Can I put old gold or a diamond toward the cost of a new ring?
Yes. The value of gold you no longer wear can count as credit toward the ring, and you can reset a family diamond into a new setting made for it. We test and weigh gold at the counter and give you the value in writing before anything is decided.
Does the price include an appraisal for insurance?
Yes. Every ring we build comes with a formal retail replacement appraisal you can give your insurance company, at no extra charge. You get one clear price for the ring before any work starts.
Talk Through Your Budget With Us
Free consultation. Walk ins welcome. We quote one clear price before any work starts.
16169 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33160