When it comes to engagement rings, everyone has a budget. Even if that’s a number with so many zeros it looks like binary code. But when you start shopping for budget engagement rings, it’s a different story. Today, I want to show off some gorgeous engagement rings under $3000.
While 3k is a lot of money, it’s not always considered a big budget when shopping for engagement rings – some designer settings can cost more than twice that amount. But it shouldn’t be assumed that you can’t get a beautiful ring for that amount of money (which is, to many people, a lot of money!)
The keys to shopping for an engagement ring on a budget are to focus on your center stone (if it’s a diamond, use the 4 c’s to maximize your dollar.) and to shop for the diamond, not a certificate. If you have your heart set on a designer setting, or even just the beautiful details that go along with it, you’re in luck. Lines like Gabriel NY and Ever & Ever are fabulous options for budget-friendly settings that have the same attention to detail, quality guarantee, and handmade authenticity across the entire line.
Of course, by shopping for a ring that’s ready to wear, and already loaded with a diamond, you save yourself a step. Allow me to demonstrate.
This three stone princess cut engagement ring is a beautiful piece, with 1.10ctw of G/H in color and SI in clarity stones. The band is accented with channel set round brilliant accent diamonds, all set in 14 karat white gold. $2195
Next, we have a classic four prong round brilliant solitaire. The center diamond is a gorgeous G color, SI1 in clarity, with a GIA certificate. The band is a 14 karat white gold gently tapered setting. For $1995
This delicate beauty holds a cluster of three round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately .50ctw. Diamonds are H/I in color and SI in clarity, and the setting is platinum, all for $1,195.
This halo engagement ring is a beautiful twist on the traditional design. It features a 0.40ct Round Brilliant Diamond, Diamond is H/I in color and SI2 in clarity, accented by .35ctw of round brilliant diamonds on its halo and intertwined infinity band. $1895
This ring is perfect for brides who want a big impact without a big price tag. The intricate platinum setting featured beautiful, diamond studded scrollwork on the shanks, while the center is a crisp square halo centering four invisibly set princess cuts. The diamonds weigh .55ctw and are G/H, SI in color. $1995
Finally, I love this partially bezel set solitaire. The center stone is a .60 carat J color, VS2 clarity round brilliant, and the setting is a clean, modern 18 karat white gold beauty. $1860
