The term “placeholder ring” couldn’t be less romantic. But the trend has gained traction the last few years with couples who want to pick out their “forever ring” together, yet don’t want to miss out on that once-in-a-lifetime moment when she says yes, and he slides a pretty ring onto her finger to seal the deal. (Also: So guys can avoid that stricken look on their bride-to-be’s face when he proposes with a ring that’s the absolute opposite of her style.)
So would you want your guy to propose with a placeholder ring? Once you picked out the perfect real-deal ring together, you could move the placeholder to your right hand, or swap it in on vacations when you’d rather leave the other at home. Check out these 10 gorgeous options, all under $500.
Simple Raw Diamond Solitaire in Rose Gold, $295, clay-pot.com
Heart Jewel Ring with Thai garnet and gold plate, $305, meadowlarkjewellery.com
Deco Point Ring, $430, twistonline.com
Threadbare Ring in rose gold, $44, catbirdnyc.com
White Enamel 'Mrs.' Ring, $270, twistonline.com
Twig Ring with Scattered Diamonds, $390, etsy.com
Hexagon Solitaire Ring with Morganite and sterling silver, $249, meadowlarkjewellery.com
Fine Studded Stacking Band in red gold, $479, meadowlarkjewellery.com
Pas de Deux Ring, $410, catbirdnyc.com
Crescent Moon Ring, $480, etsy.com
Double Love Knot Ring, $280, etsy.com
Three Diamond Ring, $260, twistonline.com
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