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You might want to scroll through this with sunglasses on — these rings are seriously dazzling.
1. An engagement ring and band setyou'll pat yourself on the back for buying when you realize you won't have to *also* shop for a wedding band. You're welcome!
Amazon, www.amazon.com
Promising review:"I was waiting a while before I reviewed this ring, to see if the ring would wear off, but to my greatest surprise, this ring is as true as its description. It is still very shiny and solid. The stones are still intact. I still get a lot of compliments on this ring.It's been a year now, and the ring is still as I bought it. I wash my hands with soap, and take a shower with it. Soap hasn't faded it. Go for it, you won't regret it. I love my weddingring. You don't have to break the bank to wear a beautiful ring." —Missy
Get it from Amazon for $307+ (available in sizes 4–11 and three styles).
2. An Art Deco-inspired piece starring a lab-grown emerald and a sunburst of crystals you'd expect to see the likes of a royal family member sporting to a glamorous event.
NyFineJewelry
You can choose to have the main stone surrounded by real diamonds or cubic zirconia. NyFineJewelry is a small business based in New York that, obviously, sells gorgeous jewelry.
Promising review: "I am in love with my ring! I am telling everyone I know, who is in search for a ring, to buy from this amazing shop. I had my ring in two weeks, and it has exceeded all expectations! The ring is even more beautiful in person. I have only been wearing it for a day and have received so many compliments! I will be forever grateful that I came across this shop!" —Alyssa Curry
Get it from NyFineJewelry on Etsy for $442.20+ (available in sizes 3–9, three stone types, and four metals).
3. A solitaire numberfeaturing cubic zirconia stones no one will be the wiser about — they're sparkly, dazzling, and will certainly do the trick if you're all about the bling but *not* about the earth-shattering price diamonds can be.
Amazon, www.amazon.com
Promising review: "Gorgeous temporary replacement. I lost my engagement ring years ago, but approaching 18 years of marriage, I wanted something classy to go with my band, which really brings it out more in my opinion. Our anniversary is in March, but with the pandemic it feels silly to spend hundreds of dollars on a ring. I highly recommend this ring and, after everything returns to normal, consider the higher price. Love it!" —Kalua Lauber
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in sizes 3.5–9.5).
4. A memorable ringwith a dainty band made to look like Princess Diana's (and now Kate Middleton's) engagement ring. Any fan of the Royal Family will looooove showing this sparkler off to their family and friends after you pop the question.
Promising review: "I love this ring! It’s a lookalike of myengagementring, but I wear this for work instead, and I still get so many compliments, and I have to tell people it’s from Amazon haha. I shower with it, I wash my hands 1,000 times a day with it, and it hasn’t changed color or changed my skin color! I am really impressed!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in sizes 4–12 and 30 styles).
5. A delicate band with a twinkling diamond and recycled pure gold you'd likely find next to the definition of "dainty engagement ring" in the dictionary.
Aurate New York
This beauty is simply stunning and perfect for anyone who is 1. on a budget — rings can be SO expensive and/or 2. in the market for something clean, simple, and sentimental. It comes with a lifetime warranty (wahoo!), and every ring is made to order. Aurate is a woman-owned business based in New York.
Promising review: "Totally in love with this ring... Sooo dainty and shiny...looks better in person. Worth every penny — you won't regret it. A+." —Julia A.
Get it from Aurate New York for $320 (available in sizes 3–10, two rates, and three colors).
6. An elongated cushion cut cubic zirconia beauty you'll never want to take your eyes off — and for good reason! Just think of how dazzling it'll look when you show it off in the sunlight. Ugh, gorgeous.
Promising review:"This ring is absolutely beautiful. I can’t stop staring at it. My girlfriends couldn’t tell it wasn’t a real diamond. It sparkles so beautifully. Sizing is on point. I’m in love, and I don’t ever want to take it off." —Paulina
Get it from Amazon for $35.62+ (available in sizes 4–10).
7. A sparkling beautyyou mightfind yourself getting a bit choked up over — imagine how you might feel upon being surprised by your partner offering you this ring anda life together forever.
Catbird
8. A ring filled with peach sapphires and white diamond stones that'll make a serious first impression on anyone who is lucky enough to lay eyes on it. My gosh, it's just so freakin' beautiful.
Mociun
Get it from Mociun for $14,000(available in sizes 3–10).
9. A solitaire ring you've likely always dreamt of rocking on *that* finger — it has four prongs to keep it safely in place and features a stunning minimalist design that'll never go out of style.
Frank Darling
Get it from Frank Darling for $800+ (available in sizes 4–13, four metals, and optional free engraving).
10. A moss agate and tourmaline ringfor anyone who often scowls at standard diamond rings — this three-stoned beauty will blow your fiancé away, no question.
Capuccine / Etsy
Capucinne is a small business based in Slovenia that sells fine jewelry.
Promising review: "My lady absolutely loves her ring! There is a care and quality to this ring that you know an artist made it. Thanks so much for the beautiful piece of art, and I know we will cherish it forever!" —Shae Smith
Get it from Capucinne on Etsy for $870+ (available in sizes 2–8 and six styles).
11. A blue sandstone ringwith galactic vibes that'll remind you your love is *~out of this world~* each time you look down at it glistening on your finger. Added bonus? You can buy it as a set and check "wedding band shopping" off your to-do list right away.
LX Diamond / Etsy
The blue sandstone stone is surrounded by moissanite diamonds.
LX Diamond is a small business that creates traditional and nontraditional styles by mixing colorful, stunning gemstones with classic settings.
Get it from LX Diamond on Etsy for $55.13+ (also available as a two-piece set and 11 band options).
12. Amoonstone ring, for anyone who has always longed for a nontraditional ring that'll still make a statement and garner tons of compliments — this is it!
Amazon, www.amazon.com
BlackTree Labis a family-owned small business based in Bali, Indonesia, that sells handcrafted jewelry pieces. Their jewels are inspired by the heritage of ancient cultures and natural elements from around the world.
Promising review:"I got this as an engagement ring, and it is so pretty, it shines blue in the light, and you can see pretty little lines throughout the stone. It's well made and feels like it will last forever." —Curtis
Get it from BlackTree Lab on Amazon Handmade for $175(available in sizes 3–13).
13. A 14-karat rose gold vintage cut cluster ring featuring an Art Deco design you'll love even more than your favorite piece of artwork (and quite possibly your partner).
Local Eclectic
Local Eclecticis a Latinx woman-owned small business based in New York with jewelry you won't be able to help but drool over.
Promising review: "My husband gave me a ring upgrade and proposed to me again with this beauty. It is absolutely gorgeous and breathtaking. It’s my favorite jewelry piece, and I love looking down at my hand. I have received so many compliments on it. It’s such a unique and vintage-looking sparkler. Do yourself a favor and get it." —Qeren V.
Get it from Local Eclectic for $650(available in sizes 4, 5, 7–9).
14. A delicate diamond band, perfect for someone who works with their hands and worries about a raised stone snagging on something but would still appreciate a little *sparkle*.
Promising review:"LOVE it!!! It matches my engagement ring PERFECTLY! It’s shiny and sparkly, and seems to be well-made. I’ve worn it 24/7 for a week now, and it’s still shiny and sparkly and seems quite durable (I’m hard on jewelry). It’s gorgeous, and you will NOT be disappointed!" —Renay
Get it from Amazon for $131.39+(available in sizes 4–10 and three metals).
15. A black diamond beauty you'll definitely have on your wish list if you'd love nothing more than a ring to match your typically all-black wardrobe.
Catbird
Get it from Catbird for $2,250 (available in sizes 4–8 and three materials).
16. A darling solitaire ring that's as dainty as they come — a perfectly beautiful ring to show the person you love that, well, you love them.
JSVConcepts
JSVConcepts is a small business based in Los Angeles that sells jewelry through Amazon Handmade.
Get them from JSVConcepts on Amazon Handmade for $182 (available in sizes 3–10, three metals, and four carat sizes).
17. An emerald pavé ring crafted from sustainably sourced diamonds you won't want to stop staring at — not now, not after 10 years of marriage, not ever.
18. An oval cubic zirconia ring Taylor Swift was probably referring to when she sang, "You put me on and said I was your favorite," when she wrote "Cardigan."
Promising review: "Really beautiful ring! It sparkles great and looks pretty real." —Chris Metheney
Get it from Amazon for $21.50 (available in sizes 4–10 and three colors).
19. A baguette diamond tiara dazzler you can count on to elevate your sparkle game forever — it's absolutely stunning and will look even more so when living on your left hand.
Erth Jewelry
Get it from Erth Jewelry for $2,655 (available in sizes 4–8 and three metals).
20. A salt and pepper diamond ringyou'll enjoy wayyyyy more than the process of properly seasoning your meals. You may just even love this stunner more than, gasp, your favorite food.
Capuccine / Etsy
Capucinne is a small business based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, that sells fine jewelry.
Promising review: "Absolutely perfect. The quality blew us away. The diamond is so unique. I feel so honored to wear such a beautiful ring." —sarah lampke
Get it from Capucinne on Etsy for $2,500+ (available in sizes 3.5–8, four metals, and two carat sizes).
21. A dainty ring that'll make your minimalist-loving heart flip-flop with excitement thanks to its darling horizontal stone (that's soin right now) and braided band.
Promising review:"Oh my god, this is the cutest, most beautiful ring ever. It's so tiny, delicate, and amazing!!! I haven't been this happy with a piece of jewelry in a long time! I'm in love; this is exactly what I wanted and more. It's not true to size though — I ordered a 6, and I'm a 6.5, but the ring is a teeny bit big." —Anna
Get it from Amazon for $14.49(available in sizes 5–9 and six styles).
22. A one-of-a-kind marquise engagement ring with a design to make it seem like the stunning diamond is floating on your finger. Why are you even still reading this when you should probably be copying/pasting the link to send to your partner ASAP?
23. A mesmerizing engagement ring with an intricate design anyone would be over the moon to receive. It features two half-moon cut diamonds and a row of small circular stones dividing the two — truly an intricate piece you'll never have seen before.
Local Eclectic
Each ring from Local Eclectic, a Latinx woman-owned small business, is made to order and shipped within four to six weeks.
Get it from Local Eclectic for $6,000(available in sizes 5–10).
24. A pretty-in-pink rose quartz ring with an Art Deco style that'll make it look like your partner traveled back in time (did Loki help???) to snag it from a wealthy heiress who had so many jewels she wouldn't even notice it was missing.
LstudioC / Etsy
LstudioC is a small business that sells gorgeous handmade jewelry.
Promising review: "I am absolutely thrilled with my ring. My expectations were blown out of the water. <3 <3 <3" —Peach Pie
Get it from LstudioCon Etsy for $87.88+ (available in sizes 3–9.5, three metals, three colors, and two carat sizes).
25. A gorgeous sapphire and diamond ring for anyone who has always had their heart on a nontraditional, delicate lil' thing for their left hand. Ugh, if you thought you were excited, just wait until you show your mom!
www.amazon.com, Amazon
Promising review: "I bought this ring as a gift for my mom, whose birthstone is sapphire. I had previously purchased sapphire earrings from Gem Stone King and was pleased with the quality and decided to go with them again. I am so glad I did. This ring is absolutely gorgeous! The little diamonds on the sides are clustered together tightly, which makes them appear as one larger stone. I was a little worried that they would look cheap, but they don't. The sapphire is a lovely deep blue. It is a dainty ring, which I like. It would also make a beautifulengagementring." —Carey L. Parker
Get it from Amazon for $299.99 (available in sizes 5–9).
26. A solitaire sterling silver cubic zirconia ring with a unique band that'll add a little *somethin', somethin'* for anyone who appreciates minimalist jewelry but would enjoy a twist on the classic style.
www.amazon.com, Amazon
Promising review:"This is a stunning ring. The main stone is gorgeous and shiny. The band is comfortable. The side stones are great. Even the profile on this ring is gorgeous! I just received this ring today, and I hope it keeps up! I am in love." —Mama Chente
Get it from Amazon for$19.99+ (available in sizes 3–13 and three colors).
27. A Cartier love wedding band, perfect for the pair who wants to show off their love but without committing to diamonds. This chic option will certainly stand the test of time — andyou can even have it engraved on the inside!
Heather Braga / BuzzFeed, Cartier
My husband bought me one of these bands for my 30th birthday, and I absolutely love it. I wear it every day, and it's become one of my most cherished accessories. I have a friend who used it as an engagement ring to his partner (they got matching ones!), and I think it's a fabulous alternative to a ring with a stone.
Get it from Cartier for $1,250(available in sizes 3–13 and three metals).
28. And a timeless engagement ring from Tiffany & Co for anyone who has always dreamed of living out that iconic moment from Sweet Home Alabamawhere Patrick Dempsey encourages Reese Witherspoon to pick out the ring of her dreams. Sigh, movie magic.
Tiffany & Co
Get it from Tiffany & Co starting at $13,800.
When you finally get to show off your new sparkler:
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