If you've ever daydreamed about your future engagement ring [1], you've probably felt that fear: the one that asks "Wait — what if I hate it?" It's not so much that you don't trust your SO's taste — you do! — or that you're looking for something Kardashian-esque — you're not [2]! — but you've got a signature style. You'd like your ring to reflect that.
Ahead, we've rounded up a few personality types and rings we feel match them. Read on to find one that suits you, then casually share the post a few times so that *cough cough* special someone sees it.
If You Are Classic but Like to Stand Out in the Crowd . . . Go With a Marquise Cut
Nicole by Nicole Miller 5/8 CT. T.W. Diamond Marquise Ring [3] ($2,233)
Zales 1 CT. Marquise Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Gold [4] ($3,800)
IGL Certified Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold (1 ct. T.W.) [5] ($6,250)
If You're Pretty Laid-Back and a Pro at Thrift Store Shopping . . . Go Vintage
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Diamond Ring [6] ($4,545)
Bloomingdale's Certified Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold, 1.90 ct. t.w. [7] ($13,750)
Kwiat "Vintage" Oval Diamond Ring [8] ($8,300)
If You Are Type-A and Enjoy Neat, Clean Designs . . . Go With Something Classic
Nordstrom Bony Levy Channel Set Diamond Engagement Ring Setting [9] ($1,650)
Bloomingdale's Diamond Cushion Cut Halo Engagement Ring With Pave Band in 18K White Gold, 1.50 ct. t.w. [10] ($14,375)
Allura Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14k Yellow Gold [11] ($2,400)
If You're a Minimalist and All About the Basics . . . Go With a Simple Setting
Tiffany & Co. The Setting Diamond Solitaire Ring [12] ($2,950)
Classic by Marchesa Certified Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold [13] ($3,500)
Phyllis Bergman Pear Bezel Set Solitaire Engagement Ring [14] ($1,535)
If You Are Creative and Dislike Simple Designs . . . Go For Nontraditional and Unique
Kinz Kanaan Diamond Engagement Ring [15] ($513)
Jemma Wynne Single Rose Cut Diamond Open Band [16] ($3,570)
Rough Diamond Solitaire Ring [17] ($695)
If You Look to Celebrities For Inspo . . . Go With Designer or a Colorful Stone
Zales Neil Lane Bridal Collection 2-1/6 CT. T.W. Cushion-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold [18] ($8,010)
Zales Oval Blue Sapphire and 1/2 CT. T.W. Diamond Frame Engagement Ring in 14K Gold [19] ($4,329)
Bloomingdale's Citrine and Diamond Cushion Cut Ring in 14K Yellow Gold [20] ($2,000)
If You're All About the Big Investment . . . Go For the Statement
MP Mineraux Diamond Ring-Colorless [21] ($36,060)
Vera Wang Love Boutique Diamond Engagement Ring [22] ($33,865)
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Soleste Engagement Ring [23] ($11,500)
If You Enjoy Staying on Trend . . . Go With a Halo or a Rose Gold Band
Vera Wang Love Ribbons & Bows Diamond Engagement Ring [24] ($4,625)
Zales 6.0mm Cushion-Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Accent Engagement Ring in 10K Rose Gold [25] ($499)
Celebration Grand 2-1/4 CT. T.W. Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold [26] ($11,000)
If You Consider Yourself a Trendsetter . . . Go With a Different Gemstone
Allura 1/5 CT. T.W. Diamond With 8-8.5MM Black Tahitian and Freshwater Pearl Ring in 10K White Gold [27] ($456)
Lagos Luna Pearl Ring [28] ($375)
Wouters & Hendrix Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring [29] ($672)
If You'd Rather Save Than Spend . . . Go With a Smaller Carat or a Cluster of Diamonds
Jack Kelége Silhouette Engagement Ring Setting [30] ($2,500)
Prestige Unity Twisted Band Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold (1 ct. t.w.) [31] ($4,795)
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring [32] ($995)