Frugal Engagement Rings

[u/skrillavilla]

I'm going to propose to my girlfriend. I'm thinking about something in the $1000-$1500 range.

How can I find an engagement ring at a good price and not get ripped off?

EDIT: I'm just going through all the responses now, and just wanted to say thank you so much for all the input I really appreciate it!!

[u/fadedmoon62]

I never wanted a diamond because they’re ridiculously expensive. I’ve always been a gemstone girl and my fiancé and I found one that was under $1000 and it’s perfect for me. There’s a jewelry place like 45 minutes from where I live that has probably 30 different jewelers in the same building so we were able to walk around and compare. We also went together so I could show him what I liked and disliked. I’d just talk to her and see what she likes first too.