As much as you want to buy an expensive diamond ring, it’s not always a financially sound choice. With diamond jewelry costing thousands of dollars, you may be wondering if it is possible to have diamond engagement rings under $1000. The answer is YES!
Your next question might be just how is it possible to buy a diamond ring for a lower price than the standard market rates? This all depends entirely on the diamond you buy. Here’s a quick explanation.
Different Tips to Work Around Your $1000 Engagement Ring Budget
It’s no secret that diamonds can cost thousands of dollars. This makes the price of diamond engagement rings so high, ranging from $3000 to $15,000. There are a few ways that you can buy real earth-mined diamonds under $1,000.
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Choose Eye-Clean Diamonds
The prices of diamonds depend entirely on the quality of each diamond. One of the 4 C’s of a diamond is its Clarity. The most expensive diamonds on the market are referred to as Flawless diamonds. This means that they have no inclusions; both internal and external blemishes. If your goal is affordability, flawless is not for you, instead, you should be looking at Eye-clean diamonds.
Eye-clean diamonds look flawless to the naked eye. This means that their blemishes and inclusions can only be seen under a microscope, and in most cases, by a trained eye. The great thing about eye-clean diamonds is that they appear flawless. For an engagement ring, this is perfect as you won’t necessarily need a diamond that’s perfect in clarity, just clean enough so that it shines beautifully.
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Choose a Lower Color Diamond
Another way a diamonds prices peak is by their Color Grade. Colorless diamonds are the most expensive on the market.
The five categories of Diamond Color Grades: colorless (D-F), near-colorless (G-J), faint yellow (K-M), very light yellow (N-R), and light yellow (S-Z)
To buy a diamond engagement ring for under $1000, you’ll most likely have the choice between the near-colorless and faint-yellow categories. The truth of the matter is, much like a diamond’s clarity, the difference between a colorless and near-colorless diamond can only be identified by a trained professional, under bright light, using a magnification tool. Otherwise, to the naked eye, a near-colorless diamond looks just as good as a colorless one.
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Choose a Clarity Enhanced Diamond
Clarity-enhanced diamonds are real earth-mined diamonds that have been treated to hide their blemishes and inclusions. This results in a diamond that looks eye-clean but is sold for a far more affordable price. This is a great option especially if you want a bigger diamond, but with smaller diamonds, this will get you closer to the $1,000 mark.
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Choose a Lab-Grown Diamond
Lab Diamonds are chemically and physically identical to earth-mined diamonds. The only difference is that they are created in a lab. Lab-grown diamonds are significantly cheaper than earth-mined diamonds and come at better clarities so you can actually get a VS diamond even on a low budget.
Lab Grown Diamonds are almost 40% cheaper than earth-mined diamonds for several reasons. It is readily available and requires far less work to get (unlike earth-mined diamonds which take billions of years to develop and need to be mined out from deep within the earth). A lab grown diamond only takes up to 10 weeks to create.
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Choose Diamond Alternatives
If your goal is to get that Big Diamond Look for a minimal budget, the best option is to ditch the diamond choice altogether and choose an alternative stone for your engagement ring. You have two options for gems that look almost identical to diamonds. This is your Moissanite & Swarovski gems. These are popular choices for budget-friendly engagement rings.
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Choose Financing
You don’t have to pay for an engagement ring in full. If you find that you want a ring that’s a little (or a lot) over your budget, you can choose to pay through a financing option. Here at Brillianteers, for example, you’ll find 4 different options for financing.
Click HERE> to learn more about our financing & layaway options at Brillianteers! We can help you get that DREAM RING, without you worrying about whether or not you can afford it.
These are just a few of the different ways that you can save money on your engagement ring. But to get a really good idea of exactly what you can get for $1000, we have the ultimate list of engagement ring options under $1000 below.
All Your Engagement Ring Options Under $1000
The goal is to stick to a budget of $1000, but the research process could be very overwhelming. Let us help you find that perfect ring! Here is a great list of the different types of ring designs and options you have that works within your budget. You won’t believe what $1000 can get you!
Option 1: You Can Get up to a 0.40 Center Diamond for your Engagement Ring
With the way diamonds cost on the market, you might wonder if you can even buy a diamond for under $1000. But you’ll be very surprised that you can get an engagement ring with a center diamond of up to 0.40Ct. Here are our most popular rings under $1000.
Our New Mia with a 0.40 Carat Center Diamond
Our Diane with a 0.40 Carat Center Diamond
Our New Aurora with a 0.40 Carat Center Diamond
Our Bellagio with a 0.40 Carat Center Diamond
Our Sieva with a 0.40 Carat Center Diamond
Our Delicato with a 0.40 Carat Center Diamond
Shop for more 0.40 Carat Engagement Rings HERE> where you’ll find a full collection of engagement rings under $1000 by Brillianteers.com.
Option 2: Choose a Swarovski Engagement Ring for a Bigger Center Stone
If you want an engagement ring with a large center stone, a great option is to choose a Swarovski instead. With $1000, you can get a Swarovski engagement ring with a center stone of up to 2.00Ct. This is a great choice compared to a 2.00Ct Diamond which could cost around $6,000. Check out a few of our beautiful Swarovski engagement rings for under $1000.
Our Princess Bride Premier Bridal Set – Swarovski
Our Majestic Engagement Ring – Swarovski
Our Ballerina Premier Bridal Set – Swarovski
You can shop for Swarovski Engagement Rings within your $1000 budget HERE>. You also have the choice of having any of our ring designs custom-made with a Swarovski center; Learn more HERE>
Option 3: Choose a Moissanite Engagement Rings
Moissanite Gems have recently caught the attention of the engagement ring market for its incredible resemblance to a diamond. This gem looks almost identical to a diamond but is sold for a fraction of the price. This is another great choice if you’re hoping to buy a ring with a big ‘diamond’ for the love of your life. Here are our top picks for Moissanite engagement rings under $1000.
Our White Ice Engagement Ring – Moissanite
Our New Mia Engagement Ring – Moissanite
Our Princess Bride Engagement Ring in Rose Gold- Moissanite
Our Diane Engagement Ring – Moissanite
Our Devotion Engagement Ring – Moissanite
Our Bellagio in Yellow Gold Engagement Ring – Moissanite
Shop our full collection of MOISSANITE ENGAGEMENT RINGS HERE>. You can find 1.00Ct Moissanite engagement rings from anywhere between $500 to $1000!
Option 4: Shop Our Most Popular Engagement Rings Under $1000
If you’re not quite sure of what ring design you want to choose, this is the list for you. Get a glimpse of our most popular engagement ring designs for under $1000. From halo engagement rings to minimal solitaire diamond rings, the options are endless.
The Venetian Solitaire Engagement Ring
This beautiful Solitaire Engagement Ring Design has a stunning and flattering silhouette. The 6 Prong design of our Venetian Engagement Ring is the perfect setting for a round-cut diamond.
The Hidden Halo Solitaire Engagement Ring
A great option for a diamond engagement ring under $1000 is our Hidden Halo in White Gold. This fantastic design has the subtlety of a minimal ring, but with a little extra sparkle hidden in a crown holding the center diamond.
The Devotion Princess Cut Engagement Ring
If you’re looking for a classic solitaire Princess cut engagement ring for under $1000, the Devotion design is a great choice. This is another beautiful minimal style for someone who wants something simple and classic.
The Parisian Round Cut Engagement Ring
This is another design for a round-cut solitaire engagement ring. The Parisian is one of our best-selling engagement ring designs for its minimal look and great price. This is perfect for someone who doesn’t want something too grand for an engagement ring.
The Helena Solitaire Engagement Ring with Accent Stones
The Helena Diamond Ring design is a beautiful addition to our list of engagement rings under $1000. This stunning ring features accent diamonds that highlight the band, resulting in a more brilliant appearance.
The New Mia Halo Engagement Ring Design
The New Mia is one of our most popular engagement rings and one that’s surprisingly part of our list of engagement rings under $1000. You’ll never guess that a stunning halo diamond ring like this can be affordable. It’s the go-to design for something more spectacular as the halo of diamonds gives the illusion of a bigger center diamond.
Discover more of our Popular Diamond Engagement Rings Under $1000 HERE>. Shop here to narrow down your choice into a category that definitely fits within your budget. All you have to do is choose the design!
Option 5: Shop for an Engagement or Wedding Gift
You don’t have to limit yourself to an engagement ring. You can also shop for different diamond jewelry for under $1000 that would be PERFECT as an engagement or wedding gift. This could also be a Push Gift for a soon-to-be-mom, or simply a birthday gift for someone special. We have a beautiful collection of diamond jewelry for $1000!
Diamond Pendants
This is an absolutely perfect gift that you really can’t go wrong with. It’s a great piece that can be worn on a day-to-day basis, perfect for every type of style, whether it’s casual or for office wear.
You can shop all of our styles from halo, to bezel, and of course, the ever-popular hanging diamond necklace style, CLICK HERE>.
Diamond Earrings
For a show-stopper gift, you have to go for a pair of diamond earrings. What’s better than 1 diamond… 2! Lucky for you, we have quite a few choices of diamond earrings for under $1000. You can buy a pair with up to 0.40 total Carat. Check out your diamond earring options below.
Check out our collection of minimal diamond earrings HERE>. You can also have diamond earrings custom-made if you have a specific design in mind. Learn more about our custom diamond jewelry HERE>
Gold Pendants
If you’re thinking that a diamond piece might be too much, we have a beautiful collection of Gold Pendants that are popular for gift options. Our Gold pendants are designed to be personalized with the option to have your name/s engraved. 
Discover more of our GOLD jewelry styles and designs HERE>
Option 6: Shop for Wedding Bands
Another great collection we have at Brillianteers is our wedding bands. You can choose to have a diamond wedding band to compliment an engagement ring, or a plain gold or platinum wedding band. Here are some of our popular designs.
Emile in White Gold
Felicienne Band in White Gold
Brando Band in White Gold
Diane Band in White Gold
Bellagio Band in White Gold
Shop for more Diamond Wedding Bands HERE>.
The Choices are Limitless
The best part about our collection of diamond engagement rings is that you have the opportunity to choose any ring design, and have it customized to fit your budget. Speak to our team at Brillianteers.com, give us your choices of engagement rings, and we can design a ring that fits perfectly within your price range. Or even better, you can scroll through our collection of engagement rings under $1000 and see which one takes your breath away.
