The Engagement Rings You Can Get for Under $100 Will Surprise You

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If you’re on a budget but still want a beautiful engagement ring, there are some affordable options out there. From gold bands with classic solitaires to vintage-inspired styles to simple eternity bands, we were surprised by all of the amazing finds on the market. And in our search for the prettiest engagement rings under $100, we picked up on a few tricks for finding cool styles.

First, cubic zirconia is a great place to start. The stone mimics the look of a diamond and can often pass for the real thing. With an inexpensive price point, it's a fraction what you would pay for a precious stone. Second, Amazon is a really great source. The retailer even has its own line of engagement rings in a variety of styles, and most of them are under $30. Here, shop the best engagement rings under $100, no matter what your style.

Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.