Alternative affordable engagement rings

Although I love my engagement ring, if I could do it all over again I would probably choose a ring that’s a lot less expensive and use the money somewhere else, like paying off the mortgage.

There are so many different rings to choose from! Below are a number of alternative engagement rings from Etsy that are both affordable and breathtakingly beautiful.

Non-diamond rings

Left: 10k rose gold sideways pear cut amethyst ring from Deesse Jewelry (around $369 AUD)

Right: 14k rose gold emerald cut morganite, diamond pave ring from Oh My Christine (arround $604 AUD)

Diamond bands

Left: 14k rose gold full eternity diamond pave band from Milegem (around $375-$644 AUD)

Right: 14k rose gold half eternity diamond twist pave band from LeRhin (around $532 AUD)

Halo non-diamond centre rings

Left: 14k gold morganite centre, diamond halo pave ring from Milegem (around $710-$845 AUD)

Right: 14k rose gold oval cut emerald centre diamond halo ring from LeRhin (around $739 AUD)

Dainty non-round diamond ring

Left: 14k yellow gold trillion cut diamond ring from FRomaG (around $786 AUD)

Right: 14k rose gold heart diamond ring from FRomaG (around $786 AUD)

Unique dainty rings

Left: 14k yellow gold marquise cut diamond crown ring from Capucinne (around $980 AUD) 

Right: 14k gold onyx crown ring from Ardonn (around $282 AUD)

Moissanite rings (diamond alternative)

Left: 14k gold moissanite ring from Louisa Gallery  (around $752 AUD)

Right: 14k gold 1ct oval moissanite halo ring from Pop Ring (around $922 AUD)

Antique rings

Left: Antique 18k yellow gold and platinum diamond flower cluster ring from FK Antique (around $610 AUD)

Right: Antique Edwardian 18k yellow gold and platinum oval cut sapphire centre diamond cluster ring from Dear Rose With Love (around $520 AUD)

What’s in my Mimco keyring card wallet

I’ve never bought anything from Mimco before but I came across their keyring card wallet online when I was looking for a minimalistic flat wallet to hold some cash and my 3 essential cards (license, Medicare card, and bank card). The wallet was on sale at David Jones for $40 and it was in my favourite colour leather with gold hardware. I also wanted an attached keyring so this wallet is perfect!

Celebrity Antique/Antique Inspired Engagement Rings

It’s been while since I last posted about celebrity engagement rings (Celebrity Antique Engagement Rings and Celebrity Antique Inspired Engagement Rings). I still get excited when I see a celebrity with an antique/antique inspired engagement ring. They are all unique and beautiful. Here are more for your viewing pleasure!

Jason Sudeikis proposed to Olivia Wilde with an eye catching unique diamond and emerald halo ring set in yellow gold and platinum.

Alexis Bedel received an antique/antique inspired engagement ring from her Mad Men co-star, Vincent Kartheiser. The ring seems to be set in platinum with an octagon shaped bezel holding a round diamond and a few small diamond details on the thin band.

Adam Levine popped the question on one knee to model, Behati Pinsaloo, with a beautiful 1930s antique diamond ring. The band has delicate filigree detailing.

Romain Dauriac, a French journalist, proposed to Scarlett Johansson with an unique rectangular shaped Art Deco diamond ring. The ring features three vertically set round diamonds surrounded by smaller diamonds. I particularly love her ring because it is a similar design to my antique Art Deco engagement ring!

Sacha Baron Cohen proposed to Isla Fisher with an antique/antique inspired diamond ring (pictured with her wedding bands). The ring has lovely diamond detailing on the sides.

Mary-Kate Olsen received a vintage yellow gold diamond and sapphire engagement ring from Olivier Sarkozy. It is reportedly a 1950s Cartier ring with a four carat old European cut centre stone, surrounded by a sapphire halo, held by a diamond encrusted basket in the shape of petals.

Evan Ross proposed to Ashlee Simpsons with a custom made vintage inspired ruby and diamond ring from Neil Lane. The ring is made up of a five carat marquise cut center diamond surrounded by rubies and smaller diamonds to bring out the center stone. It is set in yellow gold and platinum.

Diamond ring stack

I was gifted this beautiful thin rose gold diamond band from Diamond Dove Jewelry on Etsy. The band goes so well with my thin stacking bands and small diamond solitaire.

Thin Diamond Ring Stack

I love the look of simple delicate rings. These two very thin stacking bands were from Etsy seller, Mary John. One is hammered and the other is twisted. I am currently wearing them with the little diamond solitaire that I had a local jeweler reset. On the other hand I wear a beautiful antique 1920’s Art Deco ring.

Antique Art Deco Daimond Ring

This delicate antique Art Deco ring was from an Etsy seller, Addy. It’s made of 18k yellow gold and 3 small old mine cut diamonds set in platinum. The yellow gold is quite rosy in colour and the diamonds are cushion shaped with the middle one being slightly longer. The ring is dainty, good for everyday wear, and beautiful.

Antique Art Deco Diamond Ring

I was gifted this beautiful Art Deco platinum diamond ring is from the 1920s. The diamonds are Old European cut, with a larger one in the centre, two smaller ones positioned north and south, surrounded by 15 tiny diamonds. What I love most about it is the unique shape, the intricate lines, the chunky cut diamonds, and the miligrain. The ring has so much character and I absolutely love it!

Antique Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Bow Ring

I was gifted a beautiful dainty antique 1850’s Victorian bow ring fro my birthday. It’s made up of two pear cut sapphires, nine tiny old cut diamonds, an 18k delicate gold band, and a platinum milgrain bow setting with hidden swirl engravings. It’s even more breathtaking in person.

The ring was from a lovely Antique ring Etsy shop, Gold Adore.

Dainty Antique Art Deco Rings

Dainty rings look so lovely and feminine on the finger. However, dainty antique rings are even more exquisite to look at. Many are made up of diamonds and/or coloured stones, a thin yellow gold band, and an interesting milgrain platinum setting. The intricate designs and hand cut stones make the rings unique in their own way. Below are a number of dainty antique art deco rings from Esty that I love!

  

Above left ring is from Thrifty Magpies. Above right ring is from Luxe Deluxe

  

Above left ring is from Addy. Above right ring was from  Luxe Deluxe

  

Above left ring is from Addy. Above right ring is from Loot and plunder

Chunky Gemstone Gold Rings

I recently found an inspiring professional make-up artist on Youtube. Her name is Lisa Eldridge and she does make-up for many A-list celebrities. I was never good at putting make-up on so it’s interesting to watch her videos. My favourite make-up piece would have to be the lipstick! A tip I learnt from one of her videos is that you can use your lipstick as a cream blusher. Aside from the make-up, the rings that she wears in her videos are very beautiful and eye catching. She usually wears her chunky sapphire yellow gold rings made by William Welstead. I went on Etsy to find similar and equally beautiful designs. The combination of yellow gold and chunky colourful gemstones makes them bold eye catching statement pieces, yet they have a warm, soft, and luscious look to it.

Top Left: Rose Cut Watermelon Tourmaline Ring from Louisa Gallery

Top Right: Stackable Gemstone Rings from Delezhen

Top Left: Rose Cut Pink Sapphire Gold Ring from Saara Reidsema

Top Right: Umba Sapphire & Aquamarine Gold Ring from Erin Jane Designs

Top Left: Pink Rose Cut Sapphire Ring from Kate Szabone

Top Right: Honey Green Trillion Sapphire Gold Ring from Louisa Gallery