There's a common misconception out there when it comes to engagement rings: you know, the idea that the bigger the rock, the more beautiful the ring. While there's certainly nothing wrong with giant diamonds, some people find them unappealing—and often their taste leads them to explore subtler engagement ring options.
Just because you don't love overwhelmingly large rocks doesn't mean you can't have a lovely ring. There are plenty of options out there featuring smaller diamonds that are just as pretty as their more obtrusive counterparts. Seriously. You certainly don't need to sacrifice beauty simply because you're going smaller.
Go on to shop 50 gorgeous but subtle engagement rings meant for the lady who doesn't love bling. And also note that many of these options could totally be added into any woman's daily collection—regardless if you're about to tie the knot or not.
Wwake
Nestled Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Available in sizes 4.5 to 8.
Bliss Lau
Sterling Silver and Black Diamond Pavé Split Ring
Available in sizes 5.5 to 9.5.
Zoe Chicco
14K Yellow Gold Tiny Diamond Ring
Available in sizes 6 to 7.
Carolyn Colby
Solar Flare Diamond Ombre Ring
Available in sizes 4 to 8.
EF Collection
Black Diamond Segment Ring
Available in sizes 5 to 8.
ILA
Perryn Diamond Baguette Ring
Available in sizes 4 to 9.
Elisa Solomon
Anastasia Marquise Sapphire Ring
Available in sizes 4 to 8.
Carolyn Colby
Solar Fire Sapphire Ring
Available in sizes 4 to 8.
Catbird Jewelry
Maleficent Ring
Available in sizes 3.5 to 8.
Adolfo Courrier
18K Yellow Gold With Brown & Black Diamonds Ring
Armenta
Sueño 18K Gold Diamond Stacking Ring
Available in sizes 5 to 8.
Polly Wales
Pinched Band in Narrow
Available in sizes 4 to 12.
NM Estate Jewelry Collection
Estate Edwardian Tiffany Sugarloaf Emerald & Diamond Ring
Kismet by Milka
Beads 14K Rose Gold & Diamond Hollow Pinky Ring
1909 by Erica Weiner Catbird Exclusive
Machine Age Ring
Available in sizes 5 to 9.
Stone & Strand
Tiny Princess Diamond Ring
Available in sizes 4 to 9.
Jennie Kwon
Painter's Blue Sapphire Ring
Available in sizes 4 to 8.
Laurie Fleming
Cyndra Ring
Available in sizes 4 to 8.
Anna Sheffield
Luna Tiara White Diamond Ring
Ariel Gordon Jewelry
Pearl & Diamond Ring
Available in sizes 7 to 8.
EF Collection
Diamond Trio Chain Ring
Available in sizes 5 to 8.
Stone & Strand
Pearl and Diamond Ring
Available in sizes 5 to 7.
Eva Fehren
Solitaire Ring
Wwake
Double Diamonds Ring
Available in sizes 5 to 6.5.
Elisa Solomon
Anna Karenina Marquise Diamond Ring
Available in sizes 4 to 8.
Sofia Zakia
Clara's Dream Sapphire Ring
Available in sizes 3 to 9.
Kataoka
White Lotus Flower Ring
Available in sizes 4 to 9.
Blanca Monrós Gómez
Triple Diamond Ring
Available in sizes 4 to 8.
Available in sizes 6 to 6.5.
Anita Ko
Princess 18-Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Available in sizes 6 to 7.
Kismet by Milka
Spectrum Two-Row Ring With Diamonds in 14K Rose Gold
David Yurman
Novella 18K Baguette Diamond Stack Ring
Adina Reyter
14K Extended Scattered Diamond Ring
Available in sizes 5 to 8.
Zoe Chicco
14K Gold Diamond Quad Ring
Available in sizes 5 to 8.
Lana
14K White Gold Expose Ring With Diamonds
Armenta
New World Petite Crown Ring With Diamonds & Black Sapphires
Available in sizes 5 to 7.
Michael Aram
Palm Carved 18K Gold Ring With Diamonds
Roberto Coin
Barocco Single-Row Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Sydney Evan
Tiny Pave Diamond Disc Ring
Tana Chung
18K Rose Gold Veracity Ring
Available in sizes 6 to 8.
Adolfo Courrier
18K Rose Gold & Diamond Ring With One Orange Sapphire
Jacquie Aiche
Thin Blue Diamond Eye Stack Ring
Available in sizes 2 to 9.
Satomi Kawakita
Hexagon Ring
Available in sizes 4 to 7.
Repossi
Antifer 18-Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Available in sizes 52 to 56.
Maria Black
Viper 14-Karat Gold Sapphire Ring
Available in sizes 52 to 56.
Messika
Move Uno 18-Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Available in sizes 52 to 54.
Monica Vinader
Riva Mini Circle Rose Gold Vermeil Diamond Ring
Available in sizes K to P.
Melissa Joy Manning
14-Karat Gold Diamond Ring
Available in sizes 5 to 7.
Anissa Kermiche
Mignonne 14-Karat Gold
Available in sizes 6 to 7.
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This post has been updated by Anna LaPlaca.