Jewellery & Rings

Engagement and wedding rings, plus any wedding-day jewellery for the couple or bridal party.

R5 000 – R30 000 Wedding bands alone; costs vary enormously by metal (gold vs platinum) and whether stones are set. Insurance is a recurring cost, not a one-time one.

Why it matters

Custom or resized rings need real lead time, and this is a category where couples often underestimate insurance and resizing costs on top of the ring price itself.

When it should happen

3–4 months out for wedding bands; earlier if custom-designed or if a specific stone/metal needs sourcing.

Questions to ask

Does the price include resizing if needed closer to the date?
Is the ring insured, and is that arranged through the jeweller or separately?
What's the realistic turnaround time for a custom or resized piece?
Is there a warranty or maintenance plan (cleaning, re-plating) included?

Mistakes to avoid

Ordering a custom ring too close to the date without buffer for resizing delays.
Not arranging insurance until after the ring is lost or damaged.
Assuming engagement ring and wedding band will match without confirming they're designed to sit together comfortably.

Worth knowing

Get the ring properly sized a few weeks before the wedding, not months ahead — hands can change size slightly, and a too-early sizing risks needing redone.