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FAQs about Designer Engagement Rings
How much should I spend on an engagement ring?
An engagement ring budget is a very personal thing, and there's no right answer for how much to budget for an engagement ring or wedding band.
Fortunately, the wide range of metal options, carat weights, diamond characteristics, and setting designs available make it easy to find a brilliant designer modern engagement ring at any budget.
How many carats should an engagement ring be?
When it comes to modern unique engagement rings and designer styles, there’s no exact carat weight for the diamonds or gemstones in the ring. Rather than focusing on a center gemstone of a specific size, you should focus on choosing the stone that best fits the wearer’s style and your budget.
Most customers choose a stone of just under one carat, but you can choose any weight diamond or gemstone size for a designer engagement ring.
What shape diamond should I choose for an engagement ring?
Round diamonds are the most popular option, but there are a variety of fancy diamond shapes available, as well. Fancy diamond shapes are often more budget-friendly than round diamonds.
We offer handcrafted designer and modern engagement rings that can fit today’s most popular diamond shapes, making it easy to pick the perfect combination for your special moment. Minimalist modern engagement rings usually feature streamlined shapes like round, princess, radiant, and emerald diamonds. Some of the best designer engagement rings with vintage-inspired styles focus on oval, pear and Asscher cut diamonds.
You can learn more about diamond shape to discover how this factor influences the beauty and price of diamonds for designer engagement rings.
What metals are used in engagement rings?
The two most popular metals for designer engagement rings are white gold and platinum. Both bright metals lend beautifully to sleek minimalist modern engagement rings, plus vintage-inspired engagement rings.
Where can I find modern engagement rings?
Many of our designer rings for women and men feature modern styles perfect for today's fashionable looks. These rings often offer sleek profiles and multi-stone features.
You can browse our full selection of designer modern engagement rings online or view select pieces in person at one of our local jewelry store locations.
What styles are popular?
When it comes to designer rings, modern and romantic designs are some of the most popular. We're also seeing an increased demand for vintage-style rings. Our designer engagement rings are available in a wide range of styles including pieces in yellow gold, white gold, platinum or rose gold. Diamond gemstones are the most popular choice, though other gems such as sapphire are growing in popularity.
Which jewelry designers does Blue Nile work with?
We work with leading designers including Zac Posen, Bella Vaughan and our in-house Blue Nile Studio experts.
How do I find the right ring size?
You can use our free ring sizer to find the perfect fit.
What are the 4Cs of diamonds and what do they mean for designer engagement rings?
The 4Cs of diamonds are cut, color, clarity, and carat. These factors influence the brilliance, beauty and price of diamonds. We suggest learning more about the 4Cs and diamond certification programs to help your search for the perfect designer modern engagement ring.
Are modern engagement rings popular?
Yes! Sleek modern unique engagement rings are some of the most popular styles for women’s and men’s engagement rings.
What are the best designer engagement rings?
As with all jewelry, the “best” designer engagement ring is the one that fits the wearer’s style and your budget. Some people love the sleek look of minimalist modern engagement rings while others like the romantic details of vintage-inspired designer engagement rings. The best designer rings are styles that your special someone will love to wear time and time again.
Can modern and designer engagement rings be personalized?
Absolutely! We make it easy to customize our designer engagement rings with a few simple clicks. Choose the setting, gemstone or exact diamond you’d like featured in a ring. Some rings can be personalized further with engraving or other details. Contact us today to learn more.
