Engagement & proposal rings

Engagement Rings

Explore a variety of engagement rings to find the perfect ring for the love of your life. On The Knot, you can find vintage engagement rings, modern engagement rings, traditional engagement rings, and more. You can search by metal to find white gold engagement rings, rose gold engagement rings, platinum engagement rings, and beyond. You can also search by stone shape to see engagement rings with diamonds and gemstones of all shapes and colors. The Knot has engagement rings from many different designers for all budgets. If you're just starting your search, browse our ring gallery and save the ones you love, or send an email to share the style.

What Makes a Good Engagement Ring?

When you browse our selection, you can rest assured that you’ll find only the finest selection of rings. Our engagement rings use quality metals, diamonds, and gemstones that endure the test of time. There are so many elements that go into the perfect proposal ring, but at the end of the day, it comes down to finding one that best suits your partner’s style and personal preferences. After all, a good engagement ring is the kind your partner will want to wear forever.

How to Choose an Engagement Ring

White gold or platinum? Diamond or gemstone? Modern or vintage? There are a lot of choices when you’re searching for the ultimate engagement ring band. First, browse through all of our options and filters to get to know what kinds of rings are available. Familiarize yourself with the different styles, cuts, and colors. When it comes to the types of cuts, you’ll come across princess, pear, radiant, emerald, heart, round, and marquise, among others. The cut may refer to the shape of the diamond, but could also suggest the proportioning and polish of the gemstone. Each one has unique characteristics that make it stand out--it’s just a matter of personal preference. As for styles, get to know the different looks, which include vintage, classic, unique, glamorous, and elegant. For example, you may want one that has an antique feel or you might go for one with a more modern approach.

How to Find the Perfect One

Next, consider your partner’s style and the kinds of jewelry they already wear. Knowing what they gravitate toward is a good indication of what they might want to wear on their finger forever. If your partner has a favorite designer, use that as a guide, too. You’ll come across countless designer collections, from Natalie K. to Danhov. As for the kind of stone and shape, determine your price range first and see what kinds of diamonds and gemstones best align with your budget. Knowing what kind of price range you’re working with can help narrow down the options.

Pick Your Match Today

Don’t let all the decisions overwhelm you! The more you get to know the options, the easier it will be to make your final decision. With The Knot, you’ll discover so many different kinds of engagement rings, but rest easy, the perfect one is out there. Pick your match today and get ready to pop the big question!