15 engagement rings under $1,000

“Will you marry me?” doesn’t have to mean, “Will you rob me of my life savings?” These 15 stunners will impress her—and keep you out of debt.

Black & White Diamond

Just offbeat enough. 1/2 carat Black & White Diamond 3 Stone Ring in 10k White Gold, $454.99, Target.com

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The classic setting of which every little girl dreams

1/3 CT. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold, $599, Zales.com

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Doyle Doyle Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Ring

Like a blooming flower with rose-cut diamonds for petals. Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Ring, $950, DoyleDoyle.com

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14K White Gold

The style of the moment. 14K White Gold 1/2-ct. T.W. Certified Diamond Frame Ring, $990, Kohls.com

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Quad Diamond and Sapphire Promise Ring

Zales Princess-Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring

The princess cut and sapphire accents give this ring a modern hook. 1/3 CT. T.W. Princess-Cut Quad Diamond and Sapphire Promise Ring in 14K White Gold, $543.15, Zales.com

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14k Gold Two Tone

A fancy yellow diamond at a fraction of the regular price. 14k Gold Two Tone 1/2-ct. T.W. Yellow and White Diamond Ring, $900, Kohls.com

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Vintage Diamond Ring

Truly deco. And totally original. Vintage Diamond Ring, $395, DoyleDoyle.com

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Single Diamond Ring

Ultra delicate. Single Diamond Ring, $325, Wouters and Hendrix, Lagarconne.com

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Champagne Gold Diamond Pear Ring

A neat take on a pear-cut diamond. Champagne Gold Diamond Pear Ring, $920, Cheryl Lynn, MaxandChloe.com

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Rose Gold and Sterling Silver Round Cut Diamond

Macys Gold and Silver Diamond Engagement Ring

We're obsessed with the rose gold accents. 14k Rose Gold and Sterling Silver Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, $390, Macys.com

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