15 Stunning Engagement Rings Under $500

You might be ready to pop the question, but are you financially ready to purchase an engagement ring?

The average cost of an engagement ring is $6,163, according to The Knot’s 2016 Real Weddings study. However, you don’t need to spend thousands on a ring to give your bride-to-be something she’ll love.

Click through to find the perfect engagement ring that will help you put on the perfect proposal.

Price: $44.99Where to buy: Overstock.com

A colorful engagement ring is a fun alternative for bolder brides not wanting the classic diamond ring. This three-stone sterling silver ring sports an oval simulated emerald stone in the center with a round-cut created white sapphire stone on either side.

Price: $100Where to buy: Kohl’s

A double halo surrounds a large cubic zirconia center stone on this sterling silver ring. The band features an infinity shape on either side — a symbol of eternal love.

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Price: $140.67Where to buy: Overstock.com

This teardrop halo ring sports 43 individual round diamonds on the center cluster, halo and band, giving it plenty of sparkle.

Price: $140.67Where to buy: Overstock.com

This marquise-cut white topaz stone is flanked by two heart-shaped white topaz stones on this beautiful ring. The sterling silver pave band holds seven diamonds on each side for even more bling.

Price: $131.25Where to buy: Kohl’s

This colorful ring features an octagon-shaped genuine Rose de France center stone surrounded by oval-cut genuine amethyst stones set in a pink rhodium-plated sterling silver ring. For even more sparkle, lab-created white sapphire accents surround the center stones and adorn the band.

Price: $170.54Where to buy: Overstock.com

Any woman who loves pink will adore this ring. A 1-carat oval-cut pink morganite stone is surrounded by 14 round-cut white diamonds on the sides and band. A rose-plated sterling silver setting makes the ring extra feminine.

Price: $214.62Where to buy: Overstock.com

A 1/10-carat round diamond sits at the center of this marquise-cut halo engagement ring. The ring features a total of 41 individual round diamonds on a sterling silver setting.

Price: $264.14Where to buy: Overstock.com

This romantic ring holds a heart-cut cubic zirconia at the center, surrounded by a round-cut cubic zirconia halo. The white-gold split-shank band also sports additional round-cut stones.

Price: Starts at $304.72Where to buy: Overstock.com

A cushion-cut created white sapphire stone is surrounded by a diamond double halo on this sparkly engagement ring. A pave white gold band holds even more diamonds for an extra-luxe look.

Price: Starts at $334.47Where to buy: Overstock.com

A white topaz oval stone is surrounded by a white topaz halo on this stunning ring. Five diamonds on either side of the center stone give the white gold band even more sparkle.

Price: $449.22Where to buy: Overstock.com

Two baguette-cut diamonds make up the centerpiece of this white gold engagement ring. The center stones are surrounded by a diamond halo and flanked by a baguette-cut diamond on either side. The ring also has 28 smaller round diamonds on the halo and band that help showcase the larger baguette stones.

Price: $425Where to buy: Kohl’s

A 1-carat princess-cut cubic zirconia is the focal point of this classic engagement ring. The 10-karat gold band is available in yellow and white gold.

Price: $449.99Where to buy: Costco

A cushion-cut blue topaz center stone contrasts with the rose gold setting in this one-of-a-kind ring, which also features 26 VS2-clarity diamonds. The ring is especially perfect for December-born brides-to-be, as blue topaz is the December birthstone.

Price: $489.99Where to buy: Costco

An oval emerald is the focal point of this statement-making ring, which also features three diamonds on either side of the emerald in a white gold setting.

Price: $499.99Where to buy: Costco

A 0.22-carat, VS2-clarity round diamond sits at the center of this white gold ring, which has a simple yet unique and modern setting.

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