Shopping for an engagement ring is no easy feat — especially if you’re looking for something on a budget. Weddings are notoriously expensive occasions, and by the time you start budgeting for the honeymoon, reception, and let’s be real, open bar, you might feel more inclined to keep your engagement ring-spending within reason.
Fortunately, online shopping has made it easier than ever to source affordable engagement rings that fall well within your price preferences — and all without skimping on style. With the help of ring retailers like Brilliant Earth, Walmart, Amazon, Macy’s, and more, our shopping experts have discovered dozens of affordable engagement rings that look incredibly luxe, despite costing much less.
Whether you’re in the market for a diamond engagement ring to commemorate your longterm partnership, a stacked engagement ring that’s as unique as your SO, or a style that mirrors the look of your favorite celebrity engagement rings — including Selena Gomez’s diamond engagement ring from producer Benny Blanco — we curated a guide to the best affordable engagement rings below.
All of our bridal jewelry selects cost less than $3,000 (yep, you actually read that right) but look just as elegant and timeless as a designer piece. From diamond-encrusted accessories and delicate gold bands to affordable Moissanite engagement rings and pieces with atypical shapes like marquise engagement rings or pear stones, our curated guide is designed with every couple, style, and budget in mind. Keep reading to shop our top picks, and find your match.