Streamlined, sleek, and forever chic, simple engagement rings fully embrace the less is more aesthetic with a thoughtful, refined design. Keep in mind, simple absolutely does not mean boring, it just means less details and less distractions - an incredibly intentional, sophisticated design that never loses it shine.
Though there are no rules for simple engagement rings (or literally any engagement ring), the vibe is classic with less adornments, and more focus on the center stone. Think clean lines and expertly-crafted settings that show the undistracted beauty in simplicity.
Keep scrolling to see a few of our favorite custom and one-of-a-kind simple engagement rings. Feeling inspired? Book a free virtual consult to chat about creating your own custom ring or peruse our collection of ready to ship one-of-a-kind engagement rings.
Oval Engagement Rings
Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
The sleek diamond solitaire of every oval-lover's dreams, this champagne diamond sparkler owns that effortlessly-it energy. With a thin yellow gold band and perfectly placed prongs, she's flawless, no notes.
Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
If you didn't love bezels before, you're about to. With an east-west set golden champagne oval diamond and a flawlessly finessed bezel, she's a study in pared-down perfection. She's on every it girl's wishlist.
Rose Cut Oval Diamond Ring
What do you get when you mix a glowing rose cut oval diamond with 8 golden claw prongs? The most spellbining simple solitaire this world has ever seen. Line up to witness the subtle splendor.
Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
So you want a statement-making ring that's classic yet unique and interesting yet timeless. Enter Mirella, our oval diamond half halo design. A bestseller for a reason, she's endlessly cutomizable for a one-of-a-kind engagement ring that's quietly jawdropping.
Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
With an oval diamond center stone and dramatic kite diamond sides, she captures attention with nary a glance - the very definition of unbothered, unaffected, and calmly queenlike. Wrapped in white gold for that icy glacial magic we just can't resist.
Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
Simply switching up the side stone shape on a three stone ring can completely change its look and feel. Swap sharply angled stones for round bottom pears and suddenly she's the soft girl aesthetic - romantic, coquettish, and so very demure.
Emerald Cut Engagement Rings
Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
All set to stun step cut lovers the world over, this emerald cut diamond is set simply in luxe platinum with double claw prongs and an unadorned band. We're in hall of mirrors heaven.
Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Flip an emerald cut diamond east-west, add delicious double claw prongs, and finish with a thin gold band for the ultimate in nonchalant perfection. Alexa, cue up the jaw drops.
Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
We gave this emerald cut the panache she deserves with our signature double claw prongs and an irresistible pair of kite diamond side stones. Get ready to be hypnotized.
Pear Shaped Engagement Rings
Pear Cut
Diamond Ring
The ring that reginited the pear diamond revolution, this simple yet striking solitaire checks all the boxes - incredible incandescent diamond, thin, lustrous gold band, and perfectly placed baby claw prongs.
Champagne Pear Cut Diamond Ring
Our most viral ring ever, this champagne diamond dazzler is what golden diamond dreams are made of. Timeless yet tantalizing, she belongs center stage and she lives for the applause.
Champagne Pear Cut Diamond Ring
Add an element of the unexpected with a sleek v-shaped prong that takes a pear solitaire from pure classic to undeniable star with one saucy slice of well-placed gold. Sometimes the smallest detail shines the brightest.
Round Cut Engagement Rings
Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
The most classic, timeless, and blindingly brilliant design, a round brilliant diamond solitaire sits atop the throne of simple engagement rings.
Icy Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
Add an ethereal glow and an extra element of interest to the round solitaire design with an icy white salt and pepper diamond and six sassy baby claw prongs.
Round Diamond Three Stone Ring
Keep it simple but add more finger coverage and geometric interest with sparkling trillion diamond sides. A timeless three stone design that never dulls its shine.
Round Brilliant Diamond Ring with Pavé Band
Give an understated yet satisfyingly sparkly dose of detail to your round brilliant diamond ring with a pave diamond band and 6 prominent claw prongs.
Champagne Diamond Engagement Ring
Gift your round solitaire ring a sunlit glimmer with a warm champagne diamond - a unique diamond choice that feels like golden hour in ring form.
Old European Diamond Cut Diamond Ring
Channel the effortless glamour of times gone by with an old european cut diamond. With fewer and bigger facets, you'll feel all a fluster with antique diamond magic.
Marquise Engagement Rings
Champagne Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Simplicity with a cool girl twist, this rotated bezel set marquise diamond is giving evil eye vibes for forever protection and effortless sophistication.
Marquise White
Diamond
Engagement Ring
For the icy white snow queens, a marquise diamond in white gold with small yet impactful compass set button prongs and a delicate band to finish.
Champagne Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Simply yet statement making, this wide band engagement ring is sinfully sleek with its glowing bezel set marquise diamond and more-is-more golden band.
Square Engagement Rings
Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
With its rounded corners and scintillating sparkle, this cushion cut solitaire ring is giving romantic yet understated elegance that shows why simple just cannot be beat.
Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Twist an asscher cut diamond on its side for an undeniably interesting yet simply set design that's shines in its geometric perfection. No distractions needed.
Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Classic yet creative, this champagne radiant cut diamond positively gleams with golden shoulders where side diamonds would normally sit. A simple twist for a memorable moment.
Sapphire Engagement Rings
Green Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring with Kite Diamond Sides
Sapphires are the new diamonds and green is the new blue. One of our most shared designs, this emerald cut sapphire with kite diamond sides embodies the old money aesthetic.
Teal Geo Cut Sapphire Ring with Diamond Half Halo
Add some edge to the classic oval cut solitaire with a geo cut teal sapphire and a contrasting halo of white diamonds for a royal-worthy treat that's heirloom quality and simple yet striking.
Green Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring with Baguette Diamond Sides
Embody the stealth wealth energy with an art deco design that's celebrates clean lines, geometric simplicity, and a center stone that's effortlessly aristocratic.
Unique Diamonds, Simple Design
Hexagon Diamond Engagement Ring
Set a rare rose cut hexagon diamond in a polished golden bezel setting for a simple yet irresistibly unique treat that shows the magic of minimalism.
Trillion Diamond Engagement Ring
The usually backstage trillion diamonds are given the spotlight in this satisfyingly symmetrical design that's one of a kind yet simple and refined.
Portrait Cut Cushion Diamond Ring
The queen of stunning subtlety, the portrait cut diamond is made impossibly chic in a golden bezel setting that shows that less can absolutely be more.
Your SIMPLE ENGAGEMENT RING questions answered
CAN AN ENGAGEMENT RING BE SIMPLE?
Absolutely! Some of our most popular engagement rings are simple designs with minimal added details to let the diamond or gemstone shine its brightest. Simple engagement rings are a chic, timeless style, and allow you to switch up your aesthetic with all the contrasting stacking rings and wedding bands to your heart's content.
Is $1000 too cheap for an engagement ring?
Definitely not, don't let anyone dictate what your engagement ring budget 'should' be or the style of ring you 'should' get. The most important thing is that the ring captures your partner's energy and aesthetic - that could be a classic diamond solitaire, a custom engraved band, a colored gemstone cluster, or literally any other design under the sun. Make the ring fit your budget, not the other way around.
WHAT ENGAGEMENT RING IS TIMELESS?
The most timeless engagement ring is a diamond solitaire setting which can be paired with an infinite array of wedding bands and stacking rings to add more detail or change its aesthetic. Having said that, don't get too hung up on having a design you will love for the rest of time. It's totally possible that your style will change over the years and it's absolutely ok (and fun) to redesign your engagement ring in the future!
Is it ok to propose with a cheap ring?
More and more couples want to keep the proposal a complete surprise but also allow their partner to pick out or design their ring. The answer: propose with an inexpensive temporary ring, then work on finding or creating the final design together.
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