Celebrate one of the most important decisions of your life with a beautiful engagement ring. Although traditionally expensive, engagement rings no longer have to break the budget. Many retailers offer a variety of unique and stunning engagement rings at a range of price points. Engagement rings are available in a variety of styles and stone settings. The diamonds available for engagement rings vary in cut, color, clarity, and carat, characteristics of which all contribute to the overall beauty of the diamond and the ring itself. Shoppers also need to consider the shape of the gemstone, from traditional and popular round diamonds to the more affordable princess cut stones. The three best places to shop for engagement rings include Kay Jewelers, Zales, and James Allen. Read on to find out who’s offering the best deals on unique engagement rings.

Kay Jewelers is popular retailer for finding engagement rings where shoppers can always get something beautiful at a great deal. With rings available from $250 to $10,000, there’s something for everyone. Select from rose, white or yellow gold, choose a mount design and the diamond – it’s that easy. For a limited time, Kay is offering free sizing in-store. Best of all, you can find sale and clearance items throughout the year with a large enough selection that you won’t feel like you are settling for less than the best. Find sale items like the Diamond Engagement Ring 1/2 CT TW Princess-Cut 14K White Gold for as much as 47 percent off or the Diamond Solitaire Ring 1/2 carat Round-Cut 14K Yellow Gold for 30 percent off. And with thousands of clearance items available on top of that, shoppers are bound to find something they'll love.

Zales is one of the most popular places to pick up engagement rings, offering a wide range of both extravagant and more affordable pieces both in-store and online. The Diamond Double Cushion Frame Split Shank Engagement Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold, normally a $2,779 value, can be purchased for just $2,219 online – a savings of over $500. The Celebration Lux 1/2 CT. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold is an even better deal at $1,000 off the asking price. On top of this, shoppers can find engagement rings for as low as $219, including the Princess-Cut Lab-Created White Sapphire Three Stone Engagement Ring in 10K Rose Gold. Sitewide, Zales offers a 30 percent discount and clearance items that are even lower in price. In addition, shoppers can get $50 off by joining Zales’s email list. When applying for the Zales credit card, shoppers can get up to 36 months of special financing depending on how much they spend. 

James Allen has been in the engagement ring business for over 10 years and has a lot of experience helping people find great rings for lower prices. With solitaire engagement rings available for as low as $180, shoppers have never seen prices this low. But right now, all engagement rings are 25 percent off, so customers can get something a little fancier like the Graduated Pave Swirl Engagement Ring, which is normally available for over $1,000 but is now available for $200 less. All rings come with free international shipping, a lifetime warranty, and a 100 percent money back guarantee.