If you’re just not interested in a sparkler that’s worth two months’ salary and would rather do, um, anything than contemplate a diamond’s cut or clarity, consider one of these engagement rings from Etsy’s La More Designs, which have all the gorgeous with less of the gemology, since they feature non-diamond center stones. All have actual diamonds—either as a halo or on the band—if you want the “forever” that a diamond (or a diamond ad campaign) implies. Some feature diamond look-alikes at the center (like white topaz or Moissanite) while others have gemstones with a visual interest all their own—take those two pastel sapphires at the bottom. **Swoon ** And because the centers aren’t diamonds, the prices take a big hit in your favor; more than half the rings below cost less than $1,500. Check ’em out.
White Topaz Engagement Ring in Rose Gold With a Diamond Halo, $748.
Pear Aquamarine Engagement Ring in Rose Gold With a Diamond Halo, $748.
White Topaz Engagement Ring in White Gold With a Diamond Halo, $748.
Morganite Engagement Ring in Rose Gold With a Pebble Diamond Band, $798.
Morganite Engagement Ring in Rose Gold With a Pebble Diamond Band, $843.
White Topaz Engagement Ring in Rose Gold With a Diamond Halo, $1,068.
This one’s for those of you who have no interest in any center stone.
Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring, $1,285.
Moissanite Engagement Ring in Rose Gold With a Diamond Halo, $1,685.
Black Spinel Engagement Ring in Rose Gold With a Diamond Halo and Two Wedding Bands, $1,944.
Moissanite Engagement Ring in White Gold With a Diamond Halo and Diamond Wedding Band, $2,096.
Yellow Sapphire Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold With a Diamond Halo, $4,685.
Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in White Gold With a Diamond Halo, $5,985.
Here’s how to stack your non-engagement rings: