The 12 Best Engagement Rings Are Sure to Elicit a "Yes"

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One of the most important things you'll ever buy is an engagement ring. It's a piece of jewelry that'll change the trajectory of your life, welcome in a new chapter, and symbolize the start of forever. So obviously, you should choose your engagement ring wisely.

Here's the thing about engagement rings—they're far more crucial than wedding rings. Wedding rings can be swapped for newer or different styles in 10, 20, 50 years; you'll still be married! But you won't still be engaged (I hope). This is a one and done ring—no do-overs for the piece of jewelry on your partner's finger that'll prompt countless "So how did you pop the question?" prompts. The engagement ring you wear and the engagement ring your partner wears should be perfect—each to your own style, a story of your unique love, a memory you'll always cherish.

That being said, the world of engagement rings is a scary place. There are a lot of options to consider—what metal do you want for the band? And how thick should it be? Do you want diamonds or gemstones? Does your partner? How many carats? What shape? Should it be a halo ring, or a cathedral one? Ugh. Eternal love is beautiful, but to get to eternity, you have to answer a lot of these questions. It'll all work out in the end, though—you, your partner, the perfect rings for you both. To get you started, there's an assortment of the best engagement rings on the market—of all shapes, sizes, and styles—below. Peruse for inspo, or pull the trigger before you pop the question.

Elegant and timeless, this puts a subtle, beautiful twist (literally) on a simple band, with emeralds dispersed throughout. It's perfect for stacking, so when the wedding ring comes into play, both can be worn together.

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Stack Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Emeralds

$995.00

davidyurman.com

This stunning yellow gold engagement ring features emerald-shaped and pear-shaped lab-grown diamonds on a diamond-studded band. It's classy without being overly flashy, the ultimate placeholder before the wedding.

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Toi Et Moi 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring

$9100.00

saksfifthavenue.com

For him or for her, this gold and diamond ring is uniquely cool—it retains the style of a band, but doesn't skimp on the stones.

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Rope Two-Row Ring

$6200.00

tiffany.com

Cool, sleek, and masculine, this timeless ring combines white gold with a perfect, small, subtle diamond in the center.

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Possession 18-Karat White Gold Diamond Ring

$6000.00

mrporter.com

This is the classic, timeless engagement ring—a simple, beautiful band.

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1895 Wedding Band

$1580.00

cartier.com

28 rose-cut diamonds make a dazzling pattern on this slim band, which sits perfectly under a wedding ring.

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Stella Diamond Eternity Band

$3520.00

nordstrom.com

Elegant, elevated, and understatedly luxurious.

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MarryMe Wedding Ring

$2000.00

bulgari.com

A classic engagement ring style, with some extra diamonds on the band. This is as timeless as your love.

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Versailles Diamond Engagement Ring

$1490.00

brilliantearth.com

Or, the standard—but still stunning—engagement ring. There really isn't any going wrong with this style.

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Platinum & 2 TCW Diamond Engagement Ring

$3100.00

saksfifthavenue.com

Diamonds not her thing? No worries—maybe sapphires are. This unique, precious gemstone shines on a tapered baguette setting.

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Tapered Baguette Cathedral Engagement Ring

$6900.00

bluenile.com

No two loves are alike, and if you want something unique, this sapphire-studded band is cool and groovy for you or your partner—or both.

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14-Karat Gold Sapphire Eternity Ring

$2475.00

mrporter.com

A modern, abstract band, this puts more emphasis on the tiny stone and sits elegantly on your ring finger.

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Move Titanium Ring

$770.00

messika.com

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