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| …and so is a custom design-your-own ring under $2000 (the engraving is free!) |
If you have a $2000 engagement ring budget there’s no need to settle for a cookie-cutter ring from the mall! (Sorry Jared!) A custom build-your-own ring is well within your reach at an online jeweler like James Allen. There you can choose the exact diamond, setting and metal – even a free engraving to create a ring as unique as you – or your future bride.
My tip to stay on budget when designing a Create-your-Own ring? First, pick the setting you love and work backward from there. If you have your heart set on a halo, 3-stone ring or a vintage setting GO FOR IT. Pick the one you love and then subtract the setting price from your total budget.
Once you’ve determined how much money you’ve got left, visit the diamond database and set that number as your maximum budget parameter. Then look at the diamond options available to complete your ring.
Keep reading to see some of my picks of the top rings designed by James Allen customers all for UNDER $2000!
The classic pave halo setting is not out of reach when you have a budget of $2000. James Allen’s pave halo and shank setting has all the style of far more expensive designer halo settings at a price point which allows you to customize it with the diamond and metal of your choice. Read the rave customer reviews of this setting here.
This white gold halo setting from James Allen will run you $760, leaving $1240 for your diamond. This can get you as large as a 0.7 carat diamond and keep you within your budget based on James Allen’s current collection. Customize yours now.
Heart set on a vintage ring? Shop James Allen’s extensive collection of vintage styles which include this knife-edge rose gold cathedral pave setting. This shopper set it with a 0.61-carat princess cut diamond but you can go better and still stay under $2000. Customize yours now.
Does this ring look familiar? We just discussed it in my Oval Engagement Rings Under $5000 post where a shopper customized it with an 0.71 carat ideal cut, oval diamond for over $4000. Here, a smart shopper picked slightly more conservative stats for a gorgeous vintage style ring under $2000. Customize yours here.
Love the look of cabled designer engagement rings like the ones marketed by David Yurman? This setting style from James Allen comes with or without the diamond halo, can be set with almost any shade diamond, and crafted in your choice of yellow, white, rose gold or platinum. Customize yours here.
If you’re a true blue romantic with a thing for those little blue boxes (which are almost completely out of reach of a $2000 engagement ring budget) – check out this classic tapered white gold perfect pave setting. Customize yours here.
The infinity pave setting is a modern icon gaining popularity by the moment as engagement ring designers rush to create their own versions of this setting. This one from James Allen starts at $1130 for 14kt white, yellow or rose gold, leaving you a budget of $870 to get this ring under $2000. No problem – here are a bunch of round diamonds which will fit your budget!
This bow-tie channel setting with round diamonds is a classic setting perfect for the most traditional bride-to-be. Or, update it for today’s trends by selecting it in the rose gold option! Customize yours here.
Nature motifs are big in engagement rings right now and this pave vine motif setting from James Allen does not disappoint. At just $1030 for the setting, there’s still room in the budget to get a great diamond from James Allen’s extensive collection. Make yours now!
This tension setting from James Allen is priced starting at $600 leaving plenty of budget for your center stone. Read the ecstatic reviews from 2 grooms who purchased this ring for their proposal, and then go customize it yourself!
This petite pavé setting looks great in rose gold and is a look that is timeless and elegant. If you are looking for a dainty setting at a great price, this is your ring. This buyer customized it with a cushion cut diamond because when you’re building your own engagement ring you can do that! Customize this ring with your fave diamond shape and read the MANY rave customer reviews of this ring here.
“Looks like it’s straight out of a fairy tale.” says one verified purchaser of this vintage-style engagement ring with filigree details. This picture does not do the ring justice so please go check this one out on the website where you can view it in 360-degree rotation.
Another customer favorite, this extremely detailed setting gets rave reviews on James Allen’s website and the under $1000 setting price makes it possible to set with a wide variety of diamonds. Make sure you visit the website to view the intricate lotus basket on this setting.
This pave crossover setting by James Allen comes in your choice of metal and can be set with either a round, princess or cushion shape diamond. Customize it to your taste and easily stay below your $2000 budget.
Which style engagement ring is right for you? Visit the Style Guide to find out.
Don’t have time to wait for a build-your-own ring? Visit my Best Engagement Rings Under $2000 page for options from Amazon – some of which ship with Prime in 2 days!
