Getting engaged is a big deal: After all, it’s not every day that you decide to spend the rest of your life with someone. But even so, there’s no need to break the bank over the engagement ring. With so many talented designers from around the world on Etsy, it’s easy to find something unique, creative and totally unexpected for under $1,000 (which means more money for the honeymoon!).
Scroll on for 34 fresh takes on engagement rings — from styles featuring recycled materials and diamond alternatives to those with symbolic motifs and sweetly sentimental bands. A world of engagement ring inspiration awaits.
Rose Gold Engagement Ring by Doron Merav, $650 | Shop Similar Styles
Braided strands of recycled rose gold encircle a delicate diamond – or any other stone you choose.
Infinity Knot Ring by MBF Jewelry, $670 | Shop Similar Styles
This symbolic knot features shimmering blue and yellow sapphires.
Topaz Twig-Inspired Ring by A Second Time, $450 | Shop Similar Styles
For a love that’s as solid as an oak tree: sterling silver branches and a shiny white topaz.
Pearl Bloom Ring by GOLDnBERG, $705 | Shop Similar Styles
Inspired by the sea, this ring features a big, bold pearl that’s held in place by twelve diamond-tipped tentacles.
Stacking Ring Set by Capucinne, $975 | Shop Similar Styles
Opt for an element of surprise with a ring set featuring mixed metals and a triangle-shaped stone.
Rose Gold and Opal Ring by Tula Jewelry, $820 | Shop Similar Styles
A mesmerizing, one-of-a-kind Australian opal takes center stage.
Rough Diamond and Pearl Ring by Specimental, $700 | Shop Similar Styles
Contrasting textures — both rough and refined — create a captivating combination.
Pear-Shaped Ring by Minimal VS, starting at $680 | Shop Similar Styles
Two pear-shaped diamonds are better than one.
Knotted band set by This and That Gallery, $950 | Shop Similar
Tie the knot with thick gold bands that are equal parts striking and subtle.
14K White Gold Ring by Guy Cohen Jewelry, $580 | Shop Similar Styles
Scattered diamond stars accent an understated white gold band.
Heart-Shaped Band by Malka Ravina Jewelry, $650 | Shop Similar Styles
This ring is all heart.
Rose Gold and Morganite Ring by By Laris, $389 and up | Shop Similar Styles
The soft pink hue of this morganite ring practically glows with old-time romance.
Ammolite Stone Branch Ring by A Second Time, $395 | Shop Similar Styles
This wilderness-inspired style features a rare ammolite stone — because true love is hard to come by.
Fan Ring by Swank Metalsmithing, $870 | Shop Similar Styles
Six purple diamonds dance along the top of this unique, fan-shaped ring.
Ginko Leaf Ring by Valerie K Studio, $450 | Shop Similar Styles
A wreath of golden ginko leaves represents the strength and longevity of your union.
Raw Diamond Solitaire by byAngeline, $725 | Shop Similar Styles
Go au naturel with a raw diamond solitaire.
Minimalist Rose Gold Ring by Atlanta Marie, $260 | Shop Similar Styles
For the minimalist: a sleek band of rose gold with a tiny, flush-set diamond in the center.
Rainbow Moonstone Ring by Manari Design, $345 | Shop Similar Styles
Rainbow moonstones will see you through a lifetime of nights together.
Sailor’s Knot Ring by Nested Yellow, $279 | Shop Similar Styles
This rope-textured sailor’s knot is simple, classic, and oh-so-romantic — perfect for a love that can withstand any tempest.
Skull Ring by Kipkalinka Jewels, $322 | Shop Similar Styles
‘Til death do us part, with a topaz stone.
Infinity Opal Ring by Mary John, $263 | Shop Similar Styles
An iridescent opal meets its match: a slim, swirling infinity loop.
Hammered Gold Ring Set by Nomi Kaufmann Jewelry, $800 | Shop Similar Styles
Make a statement with a set of chunky golden bands.
V-Shape Ring by Rho and Jo, $250 | Shop Similar Styles
Opals, alexandrite, and black spinel form a delicate arc.
Coral-Inspired Ring by Arosha, $760 | Shop Similar Styles
You don’t have to be a deep-sea diver to appreciate the beauty of this coral-inspired design.
Yellow Sapphire Ring by Lolide, $295 | Shop Similar Styles
With its faceted band and gold-tone stone, this palladium-silver and yellow-sapphire stunner turns the old-fashioned engagement ring formula inside out.
Moonstone Ring by Shiri Avda, $582 | Shop Similar Styles
We’re crazy about the texture of the band on this luminescent moonstone ring.
Diamond Ring Set by Envero Jewelry, $498 | Shop Similar Styles
For your north star: a stellar diamond set that fits together just so.
White Sapphire Ring by William White, $290 | Shop Similar Styles
A sea urchin–inspired setting showcases the sparkle of a white sapphire.
Pink Tourmaline Ring by Sasa Jewelry, $500 | Shop Similar Styles
For the bold: a vibrant pink tourmaline stone that’s meant to be stacked.
Rose Gold Ring by NIXIN, $495 | Shop Similar Styles
Like many of the greatest romantic matches, this pairing of a satin-finish, organic pod-like shape with a smattering of dazzling diamonds shouldn’t work — but magically, it does.
Engraved Buds Ring by Era Design Jewellery, $991.75 | Shop Similar Styles
Inspired by the new growth of spring, this ring features hand-engraved buds and a single green sapphire.
Opal Solitaire by the BEA Line, $115 | Shop Similar Styles
Swapping the diamond solitaire for a single enchanting opal gives a classic shape an almost-mystical twist.
Moissanite Ring by Nodeform Weddings, $875 | Shop Similar Styles
Round tubes and moissanite stones create a band with a bubble effect.
Seashell Ring by Noa Sharon Designs, $890 and up | Shop Similar Styles
Proof that a single shell can represent an ocean of love.
113 comments
Lyndsey James from LyndseyJames said 5 years ago
Gorgeous selection! Etsy was the first (and last!) place I looked to for my wedding band.
Sue from SuesAkornShop said 5 years ago
How stunning they are all!
Around.io from AroundIO said 5 years ago
Beautiful...
Kelly Oh from PenguinPillows said 5 years ago
Inspired by thouse who made such invisible imaginations visible!
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 5 years ago
Beautiful selections! I love the Seashell Ring:)
Zygopsyche from Fuzziggles said 5 years ago
Beautiful! So many great pieces to choose from!
Michelle White from SPARKLESandSASS said 5 years ago
Gorgeous eclectic mix!
Julia K Walton from JuliaKWalton said 5 years ago
Oh my goodness, so much choice. I would pick the rainbow moonstone ring - just in case my husband is reading this!
Gari Anne from beadloverskorner said 5 years ago
They are all just gorgeous!!
Amy Gunderson from amysfunkyfibers said 5 years ago
Stunning!
Stephanie Maslow Blackman from metalicious said 5 years ago
Beautiful alternative engagement rings, Nodeform is one of my favorite artists on Etsy! As a fellow metalsmith I love the personal connection she makes in working with customers who like something unique and different from what's out there. Her work is modern and clean and extremely high quality. <3
DecadesOfVintage from DecadesOfVintage said 5 years ago
The bonus of having an affordable ring is the amazing creativity that was used in designing it. These are fabulous!
lunacattu from LunaCattu said 5 years ago
wonderful collection
Heather from PixiePlunders said 5 years ago
I loooooove that rose gold ring. So beautiful! The jewelry is all gorgeous.
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 5 years ago
Beautiful!
ApronStringVintage from ApronStringVintage said 5 years ago
Unique individual beautiful
Adrienne from DabAndDabble said 5 years ago
That opal ring by Tula Jewelry ❤ ❤
Sam from SamsAtticTreasures said 5 years ago
Absolutely Beautiful!
Jenna Keller from LoveJennaK said 5 years ago
Oh wow, this was an amazingly eclectic list. I'm in LOVE!
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 5 years ago
Great idea's ! Original and creative what more can a girl ask for :)
thedelhistore from theDelhiStore said 5 years ago
Love them all especially knotted ones!
Relly from RelsFindsNapaValley said 5 years ago
Stunning selection!
Kashuen Collectibles from Kashuen said 5 years ago
Very unique rings. I like that twig-inspired ring. Thanks for sharing.
Chelsea Swank from SwankMetalsmithing said 5 years ago
Great finds, thank you so much for the feature!!
Natalia Snemis from expressyourself said 5 years ago
Beautiful designs! Great job!
Candy from GrayKeyDesigns said 5 years ago
WoW!! They're so beautiful!!!!
Madeleine Keller from ThoseGoodVibrations said 5 years ago
These are so beautiful!! I especially love the v-shape ring! I know that if I get engaged, it'll definitely be a vintage ring, something very unique and Etsy-esque :) Thanks for sharing!
Arosha Luigi Taglia from arosha said 5 years ago
Beautiful, unique and affordable choices. Thank you for including my coral pearl ring in such good company
Zoui from XZOUIX said 5 years ago
these are stunning!!! the designs and craftsmanship look so good, i am a fashion designer but i hope to learn the art of making jewelry someday <3
Melanie Rhoades from ModernTypography said 5 years ago
Gorgeous!
LivingVintage from LivingVintage said 5 years ago
Gorgeous! I need to get married several times.
Krasi Kids Art from gingerkidsart said 5 years ago
They're so beautiful! Wonderful collection...
Kimberly McKinney said 5 years ago
I want one of each! They are all so beautiful!
Jafeth Moiane from handicraftafrica said 5 years ago
WOW! Very beautiful items indeed! Congrats!
Karey12 said 5 years ago
Really beautiful!
Vera Noritsa from CobraQueensGift said 5 years ago
Wonderful collection with really beautiful designs!
Linda Foerster from HollyCreekHome said 5 years ago
Gorgeous collection from many talented people!! Makes one want to get engaged!
Hey Chica from HeyChica said 5 years ago
Stunning choices!
Deva America from freshpastrystand said 5 years ago
Seriously this is exactly the kind of stuff I have been favoriting lately! I am actually partial to vintage when it comes to jewelry. So many beautiful pieces that people have already shed blood over. At least the diamonds! What I am most interested in when looking at "alternative" engagement rings is if the ring will be wearable with a wedding band. I want to see how the ring sits up against a band. A few sellers illustrate their listings like this but actually not so many.
Dorothy from JewelrybyDorothy said 5 years ago
Beautiful!
Asma from AsmaOriginal said 5 years ago
What a beautiful collection!
Sandra from theFlyingMuse said 5 years ago
Thanks for sharing this beautiful collection!
Key Di from KoalitionStore said 5 years ago
They all are incredible! But the one with a raw diamond is my personal favorite
Jessica from CreativeDollCrafts said 5 years ago
Wow!! Beautiful!!
Marianna from ManariDesign said 5 years ago
Thank you so much for feature my ring etsy <3
Jesica Pedroza said 5 years ago
In total awe!
Jan Palmer from JanPalmerDesigns said 5 years ago
Very cool assortment!
Nancy said 5 years ago
Love how unique they all are. Almost makes me want to get engaged...almost. :)
Tipple and Snack from tippleandsnack said 5 years ago
swoon-worthy!
katie prichard from KitAndCaboodleSupply said 5 years ago
So unique, just as the many soon to be brides!
Dana Sanders from DanaSPhotosnMore said 5 years ago
beautiful selection!!
Rebecca K from LunaMasche said 5 years ago
Great selection! Makes me want to do my engagement all over again…. With more rings
allwood1 from AllWoodToo said 5 years ago
Wow! I just love these selections...They are truly unique...
Mikelle Rogers said 5 years ago
I love the gold band, hence the saying tying the knot! Pretty clever. The Morganite is nice as well.
Claudine from TuscanIron said 5 years ago
There all so beautiful... definitely getting my next piece of jewelry here on Etsy!
Gabi and Einav from shtaim said 5 years ago
A beautiful collection!
Quality Handmade Items from WhisperingOak said 5 years ago
I love the rose gold and morganite ring. Just lovely
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 5 years ago
So unique! Beautiful designs!
Olga Wassupbrothers from wassupbrothers said 5 years ago
Wonderful collection!
IO Collective from IOCollective said 5 years ago
beautiful!!
Cathy from msbijouxbeads said 5 years ago
All so beautiful!
Sharon from YearsAfter said 5 years ago
Love the rings!
Wei from HoneyThistle said 5 years ago
Would definitely buy several of these rings myself regardless of the circumstance haha - too gorgeous!
Bibliotheca Selecta from BibliothecaSelecta said 5 years ago
wow wow adorable!
jean from jmayoriginals said 5 years ago
dreamy...
Irina Shapoval from ARTLadyLunarCat said 5 years ago
Beautiful!!!
Pollen for Bones from PollenforBones said 5 years ago
WOW. So many beautiful and unique pieces!
Noa Galler from ChoopaFashion said 5 years ago
So beautiful
Cyr Dion from CyrDion said 5 years ago
You have created very unique engagement rings for that special lasting moment.
radhikaramesgar1 from RadCraftStore said 5 years ago
Beautiful!
Petros Tezapsidis from PetrosJewels said 5 years ago
Beatiful!
Lily from eArtStore said 5 years ago
Beautiful designs!
Giselle from Gisellepinktree said 5 years ago
So beautiful! I want them all lol :)
jensen from ArtisansOnline said 5 years ago
Wow,beautiful!!
Aleona from AleonasTreasury said 5 years ago
Oh, so wonderful ring!!!
Roach from ErmaJewelsVintage said 5 years ago
Love ALL of them!
Sand Shack from SandShackStyle said 5 years ago
Interesting & unique selections.
Cyndie from PersimmonPearl said 5 years ago
Truly gorgeous and unique finds!!
Melissa Domenici from GraphoMela said 5 years ago
Wonderful!
Aimee Sutanto from AimeeSutanto said 5 years ago
Wonderfully curated! Each unique with a unique character of their own :)
Rosemary Pritchard from BareBonesShop said 5 years ago
I want all of these!!!
maria resa wilkinson from thezensparrowbyResa said 5 years ago
Amazing talent on Etsy!
Nicole Graham from Pygmify said 5 years ago
These rings are absolutely stunning! But as beautiful as they are, a lot of them don't look like wedding or engagement rings to me, although I would wear all of them in a heartbeat
Yuri Pysar from Pysar said 5 years ago
lovely collection of unique rings!
Jenna Holl said 5 years ago
These are absolutely stunning!!!
Linda French from lindafrenchgallery said 5 years ago
Stunning. Original. Great collection. I have thought for a long time that engagement rings should be personalized, and not just a 1 caral, 4 clarity and gold band. Whopee for Etsy! Now, I want to get married (hehehehe.)
thedesignsenchanted from TheDesignsEnchanted said 5 years ago
Very beautiful collection....too difficult to choose only one:)
rb salon from rbsalon said 5 years ago
Lovely! I love that fine and delicate rose gold ring!
Leliza Fosmoe from LelizaJewelry said 5 years ago
Great collection. So Unique and Gorgeous. I'll have the Infinity knot ring by MBF jewelry. Love it!
Judy W from JudyHandmadeCreation said 5 years ago
Gorgeous rings! Love all the ring designs.
V S from ModernGift said 5 years ago
Wonderful collection with really beautiful designs! Thank you for sharing
Norbert Sofuł from MinistryofLight said 5 years ago
Engagement ring will be worn forever. I believe that it should reflect our taste and be "a code of lovers"... keeping our love secrets as a rebus, relief or symbol. Diamonds are beautiful and rich but not as personal as an unique artisan jewelry which contains a part of buyers heart. Great collection.
Janne Perry from ClosetGothic said 5 years ago
Well, this proves that Etsy is the place to find an original engagement ring. What an incredibly alluring collection!
M McCarran from TimesPastJewelry1 said 5 years ago
Stunning collection from very talented artisans.
Julie Amherst from BipolarArtJournal said 5 years ago
I would love to get married just for one of these rings!
Danhua Zeng from Druzyworld said 5 years ago
So beautiful! I like these rings!
Lowe Jewelry from lowelowejewelry said 5 years ago
Lovely!
Stacy Bitenc from VampireCraftin said 5 years ago
I am not a girly girl, and so finding the right ring was really hard for me. Topaz Twig-Inspired Ring by A Second Time I LOVE. I have been married for 10 years and only wore a band...but I loved this set...It was an anniversary gift.
Dora Didora from JewelleryWorkshop said 5 years ago
very great and original ideas!!!!
Linpo Komonrod from thaichill said 5 years ago
Great!! Thank you so much for share!!
Liz Hutnick from LizHutnick said 5 years ago
Wow! No need for an engagement to buy any of these rings!
Lisa Gum from TheArtfulSojourn said 5 years ago
Oh my word I love these! I'm totally going to try to convince my future fiance to buy the ring on Etsy! All about supporting the makers.
Nana Vanesyan from NarineHandmade said 5 years ago
Love all the ring designs.
Dorota Jedrusik from reversDeSIGN said 5 years ago
:)
teestrend from Trend2Tees said 5 years ago
At last to see something different but amazing!
Katherine Brunacci from KABRUNACCI said 5 years ago
Great feature. Its nice to see different ideas for such a traditional occasion
Lisa RoQue from Customwinejewelry said 5 years ago
Beautiful collection!
Sapphire Studios Direct said 4 years ago
So amazing collection....
Caitriona Lui said 4 years ago
Wow, Surprising Engagement Rings!!! I am so much happy after seeing these because I am a jewelry lover. Recently I bought a ring from Jewelry1000.com, which is a Jewelry Wholesaler that carries top quality boutique sterling silver jewelry. Next time I must buy one like yours. Thanks a lot........
Flair Nouri from FlairPaintings said 4 years ago
really beautiful!!!
Griffin Montgomery from GriffinJoyPhoto said 4 years ago
loving these selections! wish i could get married all over again!
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MandariDesigns from MandariDesigns said 3 years ago
Such a beautiful selection, I am new to selling on Etsy so it's always nice to see what others are doing! Keep up the amazing job! Women's Jewelry: (www.mandaridesigns.etsy.com)