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If you\u2019re looking for an affordable engagement ring, you might think that you have limited options. But that couldn\u2019t be less true! Today, there are so many affordable engagement ring options that prove an engagement ring doesn\u2019t have to be absurdly expensive to be absolutely beautiful.<\/span><\/p>\n

But if you\u2019ve never shopped for an affordable engagement ring before, you might not know all your options. We\u2019re here to help! In this post, we\u2019re breaking down everything you need to know about finding the perfect affordable engagement ring for you. We\u2019ll cover what you need to know about budgeting, the best affordable center stone options, and how to choose an affordable engagement ring setting you\u2019ll love.<\/span><\/p>\n

Know Your Budget<\/b><\/h2>\n

So, you\u2019re looking for an affordable engagement ring. Great! But before you even start shopping, you should consider: what makes an engagement ring affordable to you? What\u2019s your engagement ring budget?<\/span><\/p>\n

People often say that you need to spend a certain amount on your engagement ring (the most common \u201crule\u201d is that you should spend the equivalent of three months of your salary on an engagement ring). But, truly, there are no rules on what you need to spend on an engagement ring. You should really only spend an amount that\u2019s comfortable for you. So before you shop for an engagement ring, just think about the budget that would be right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

If your budget is on the smaller side, don\u2019t worry. Shopping on a limited budget doesn\u2019t mean you won\u2019t be able to find a stunning engagement ring. There are so many engagement rings that are beautiful <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> affordable. And we\u2019re here to show you them!<\/span><\/p>\n

Affordable Center Stones for Engagement Rings<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Morganite, pictured here in the <\/span><\/i>Nature Inspired Split Shank Engagement Ring<\/span><\/i><\/a>, is romantic, beautiful, and comes with an attractively low price tag. Shop the Skylar ring featured above <\/span><\/i>here<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

As you shop for an affordable engagement ring, know that there are two components that affect an engagement ring\u2019s price: the ring\u2019s setting and the ring\u2019s center stone. Generally, ring settings are more affordable than center stones (the only exception might be if the setting has large diamonds or gemstones). So if you\u2019re looking for an affordable engagement ring, your choice of center stone is key.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our top tip for choosing an affordable center stone is to go alternative. Not sure what that means? An \u201calternative\u201d center stone is basically any center stone that isn\u2019t a colorless or near colorless diamond. Some beautiful options for an alternative center stones include <\/span>blue sapphire<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>morganite<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>black diamond<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>topaz<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>amethyst<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>moissanite<\/span><\/a>. Alternative center stones like gemstones are just as beautiful as diamonds but are much more affordable. And on top of that, they offer you more style variety, allowing you to choose something more unique.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re shopping for an affordable engagement ring but have your heart set on a colorless diamond, you still have options. For a more affordable diamond, you can always choose a lower carat weight and\/or go with a less expensive diamond shape. Fancy shaped diamonds (which are any diamond that are not round brilliant) are usually more affordable than round brilliant diamonds of similar quality and carat weight.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you love the look of a white diamond but just don\u2019t think you can fit one you\u2019d be happy with into your budget, you can also consider choosing moissanite for your center stone. <\/span>Moissanite<\/span><\/a> (featured above) is a stunning, highly brilliant colorless gemstone that looks remarkably like a diamond but costs significantly less.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ring Settings and Affordable Engagement Rings<\/b><\/h2>\n

Pear shaped accent stones add glamour and impact to this beautiful\u2014 and, remarkably, still affordable\u2014 London Blue Topaz engagement ring. Shop the <\/span><\/i>Oval London Blue Topaz Petite Modern Three Stone Hidden Halo Engagement Ring<\/span><\/i><\/a> here.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/i>We\u2019ve already covered some ways to choose an affordable center stone\u2014 but what about the setting? The most affordable type of setting would be a simple, chic solitaire in gold (yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold are all similarly priced). If you\u2019re looking for affordable ring settings, you\u2019ll want to avoid platinum, which is by far the most expensive precious metal.<\/span><\/p>\n

While solitaire settings are generally the most affordable option, settings with pave diamonds can also be affordable and are a great way to up the glamour and impact of your center stone. Settings with pave diamonds add brilliance to your engagement ring, which tricks the eye into thinking it looks larger, even if the pave diamonds are small and only along the band.<\/span><\/p>\n

Halo settings are particularly good for enhancing an engagement ring when you\u2019re on a budget. A halo of diamonds will make your center stone look more glamorous and sizable for a fraction of the cost of upping the size or quality of the center stone itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

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