Oct 10, 2014

45 Stunning Engagement Rings That Won't Break the Bank

by Meghan Blalock

Ahh, engagement ring shopping: the only singular event that is likely to give one gender heart flutters while simultaneously giving the other heart attacks. While we'd venture a guess that no one hates looking at super-sparkly diamonds all day, the price tag attached to such beautiful stones is often (unfortunately) less than dazzling.

Luckily for you and your man, there are actually quite a number of relatively affordable engagement rings out there. We did the research for you and came up with 45 stunning ring-finger pieces that all come in under $3,000. And we broke them down by category so it's incredibly easy to find a ring that works for you! (You're welcome.)

Keep scrolling to shop 45 gorgeous rings that won't break his bank!

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Alexis Bittar Silver Gaze Marquis Small Cluster Band Ring $295

Alexis Bittar Silver Gaze Marquis Small Cluster Band Ring ($295)

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Boticca Gold Encrusted Ring with Champagne Diamond $423

Boticca Gold Encrusted Ring with Champagne Diamond ($423)

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Ice White Gold Bridal Engagement Ring $275

Ice White Gold Bridal Engagement Ring ($275)

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Jennie Kwon Equilibrium Pearl Ring $455

Jennie Kwon Equilibrium Pearl Ring ($455)

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Loren Stewart Emerald, Opal & Diamond Ring $295

Loren Stewart Emerald, Opal & Diamond Ring ($295)

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Yayoi Forest Dawn Ring $390

Yayoi Forest Dawn Ring ($390)

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Zoe Chicco 14K Horizontal Baguette Ring $330

Zoe Chicco 14K Horizontal Baguette Ring ($330)

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Blanca Monrós Gómez Little Pronged Solitaire Ring with Pavé Diamonds $785

Blanca Monrós Gómez Little Pronged Solitaire Ring with Pavé Diamonds ($785)

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Grace Lee Designs Crown Bezel Diamond Ring $655

Grace Lee Designs Crown Bezel Diamond Ring ($655)

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Jennie Kwon Diamond and Gold Arch Ring $630

Jennie Kwon Diamond and Gold Arch Ring ($630)

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Jennie Kwon Lexie Emerald Ring $980

Jennie Kwon Lexie Emerald Ring ($980)

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Jennifer Meyer Emerald & Gold Thin Ring $675

Jennifer Meyer Emerald & Gold Thin Ring ($675)

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Kinz Kanaan Diamond Engagement Ring $579

Kinz Kanaan Diamond Engagement Ring ($579)

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NAK Armstrong Small Rustic Diamond Band - Yellow Gold $900

NAK Armstrong Small Rustic Diamond Band - Yellow Gold ($900)

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Satomi Kawakita Hexagon Ring, White Diamon $860

Satomi Kawakita Hexagon Ring, White Diamon ($860)

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Wendy Nichol Diamond & Sterling Silver Victorian Eye Ring $795

Wendy Nichol Diamond & Sterling Silver Victorian Eye Ring ($795)

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WWake Diamon & Opal Crossover Ring $590

WWake Diamon & Opal Crossover Ring ($590)

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Bony Levy Baguette Diamond Stack Ring $1295

Bony Levy Baguette Diamond Stack Ring ($1295)

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Bittersweets NY Creature Ring $1000

Bittersweets NY Creature Ring ($1000)

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Digby + Iona Kira Ring $1150

Digby + Iona Kira Ring ($1150)

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Hidalgo Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Setting - White Gold $1080

Hidalgo Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Setting - White Gold ($1080)

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Ileana Makri Evil Eye 18-Karat Rose Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Ring $1285

Ileana Makri Evil Eye 18-Karat Rose Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Ring ($1285)

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Maurian Maurer Ariel Ring with Three Diamonds $1200

Maurian Maurer Ariel Ring with Three Diamonds ($1200)

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Monique Pean Diamond & Rose Gold Stacking Band $1465

Monique Pean Diamond & Rose Gold Stacking Band ($1465)

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Ana Khouri Black Diamond & Gold "Lea" Ring $1790

Ana Khouri Black Diamond & Gold "Lea" Ring ($1790)

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Doyle & Doyle Vintage Engagement Ring $1950

Doyle & Doyle Vintage Engagement Ring ($1950)

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Elisa Solomon Anastasia Marquise $1925

Elisa Solomon Anastasia Marquise ($1925)

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Jennifer Meyer Triple Diamond Ring $1895

Jennifer Meyer Triple Diamond Ring ($1895)

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Lauren Wolf Cleo's Ring $1890

Lauren Wolf Cleo's Ring ($1890)

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Ana Khouri Diamond & Gold Lea Solitaire Ring $2370

Ana Khouri Diamond & Gold Lea Solitaire Ring ($2370)

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Blanca Monros Gomez Aura Ring $2050

Blanca Monros Gomez Aura Ring ($2050)

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Blanca Monrós Gómez Rosecut Diamond Solitaire Ring $2500

Blanca Monrós Gómez Rosecut Diamond Solitaire Ring ($2500)

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Catbird Jewellery Odette The Swan $2400

Catbird Jewellery Odette The Swan ($2400)

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Elisa Solomon Anna Kerenina Marquise Diamond Ring $2124

Elisa Solomon Anna Kerenina Marquise Diamond Ring ($2124)

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Finn Yellow Sapphire & Gold Love Knot Ring $2100

Finn Yellow Sapphire & Gold Love Knot Ring ($2100)

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Jennifer Meyer 18-Karat Gold Diamond Triangle Ring $2150

Jennifer Meyer 18-Karat Gold Diamond Triangle Ring ($2150)

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Rebecca Overmann One-of-a-Kind Triangular Diamond Maccle Ring $2135

Rebecca Overmann One-of-a-Kind Triangular Diamond Maccle Ring ($2135)

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Syna Stacking Baubles Ring $2310

Syna Stacking Baubles Ring ($2310)

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Bittersweet NY Brilliant Diamond Twig Ring $2800

Bittersweet NY Brilliant Diamond Twig Ring ($2800)

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Digby + Iona Nuki Ring $2870

Digby + Iona Nuki Ring ($2870)

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Elisa Solomon Ancienne Diamond Ring $2840

Elisa Solomon Ancienne Diamond Ring ($2840)

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Gillian Conroy Diamond Teardrop Ring $2520

Gillian Conroy Diamond Teardrop Ring ($2520)

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Satomi Kawakita Ruby Ring $2640

Satomi Kawakita Ruby Ring ($2640)

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Sophie Bille Brahe Diamond & Gold Pleine de Lune Ring $2580

Sophie Bille Brahe Diamond & Gold Pleine de Lune Ring ($2580)

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Tiffany Flower Ring $2850

Tiffany Flower Ring ($2850)