Affordable Engagement Rings 2023: The Best Places To Find Deals

Finding the perfect engagement ring for your partner can feel daunting: Finding the right one that's also within your budget can be difficult, but it's by no means impossible. There are plenty of affordable engagement rings that are beautiful, high-quality and unique—you just have to know where to find them. Below, check out the best retailers offering engagement ring deals right now.

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According to Brides’ 2020 American Wedding Study, the average couple typically spends around $3,800 on an engagement ring, so we’re considering anything below that threshold to be on the affordable end of the spectrum. Here, we’re breaking down the best retailers to shop at if you’re looking to save money, as well as 15 great engagement rings on sale, starting at just $600.

With Clarity: This modern wedding-and engagement-ring company lets you design your own ring and try it on all without leaving the house. Right now, you can save up to 30% on your design.

Stone and Strand: Stone and Strand is committed to creating ethically sourced and conflict-free jewelry. It has tons of chic and affordable options. Take 10% off your first order by signing up for its mailing list, or check out its sale section and save up to 50% on select styles.

Macy's: Believe it or not, the department store carries an impressive selection of engagement rings. Right now, you can find almost 40 options on sale for under $2,500.

Fred Meyer Jewelers: During Fred Meyer's Winter Clearance Sale, you can use code SALE to save up to 25% on select jewelry, including beautiful engagement rings.

Zales: Right now, Zales is offering up to $700 off select styles for Valentine's Day. You can also shop the clearance section to take up to 50% off its creative designs.

Helzberg Diamonds: This retailer has been designing rings since 1915—so you know they have to be good quality. Use code CONGRATS to save up to $400 depending on how much you spend, or check out its sale section to save even more.

Ritani: Ritani offers transparent pricing (including price matching) and a lifetime warranty on your ring. At the moment, you can save 25% on settings.

James Allen: For Valentine's Day, shop rings from James Allen to save 25% off select settings.

Etsy: If you want a wide selection of unique styles and vintage options (and you don't mind digging a bit), Etsy is the place to go. Just keep in mind that you might not be able to verify where the diamonds were sourced.

Helzberg Diamonds

If you’re looking for something less traditional, consider this emerald ring. It's striking and bright, and one of the more affordable rings we’ve found.

STONE AND STRAND

This beautiful ring comes from the women-owned Stone and Strand. If you want an understated design featuring ethically minded stones, this is a great option. Just note that it's only available in size 6 at the moment.

With Clarity

With Clarity makes customizable engagement rings featuring lab-grown diamonds. This pretty halo setting is available in sizes 3 to 11. You can also opt to engrave it free of charge.

Zales

Princess-cut engagement rings are the second-most popular style (behind round ones), so you can't go wrong with this 0.5-carat option. It's made of 14-karat white gold and lined with delicate diamonds along the band. And the best part: It's currently available for $1,002 off.

Quince

Quince isn't especially known for jewelry, but it has some strikingly beautiful options for very affordable prices, like this delicate solitaire diamond engagement ring. The discount isn't dramatic, but it brings the already-low price on this piece even lower.

STONE AND STRAND

While this might look like your standard round ring from afar, the stone is actually made up of a cluster of smaller diamonds for a total weight of 0.65 carats. It's normally $1,775, but right now you can pick it up for $1,154.

Ritani

Classic pear-shaped designs have been around for centuries and still haven't gone out of style. If you want to join the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Cardi B, you can save over $800 on this setting—but note that this price doesn't include the cost of the center diamond.

Fred Meyer Jewelers

This fashion ring is beautiful and bright. It has an elegant band adorned by round diamonds centered around a beautiful pinkish morganite gemstone.

Helzberg Diamonds

This pretty ring contains a 0.1-carat oval-cut diamond that's nested among a halo of 34 rounded diamonds. It's a statement piece that's also delicate, and perfect for the ring shopper looking for a timeless option.

Etsy

Keep the classic design but ditch the classic rock with this 1920s-style salt and pepper diamond ring on Etsy. It's handmade and currently 50% off.

Helzberg Diamonds

This elegant and understated ring has a brilliant, 1 carat diamond resting on a 14K white gold band. Even better, you can save $1,500 on your dream ring right now.

Ritani

This modern ring has an 18-karat white gold band that splits and intertwines again to create a unique band pattern. You can select your diamond cut of choice, from round to princess, to create the exact style you want.

Etsy

If you’re looking for a unique ring, this green sapphire delivers. It's a beautiful oval stone haloed by smaller diamonds and set on a 14-karat yellow gold band.

Helzberg Diamonds

You’ll really make a statement with this radiant-cut moissanite ring. It has a modern, rectangular cut surrounded by a halo of diamonds (with the total diamond equivalent weighing in at approximately 3 carats).

Helzberg Diamonds

This cushion-cut moissanite ring is covered in sparkling diamonds, down to its pavé halo and band. If you want a ring that turns heads, now's a great chance to snag this glimmering option for $700 off.