Engagement Ring reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 180 Reddit reviews across 29 subreddits and 41 posts to rank the best Engagement Ring brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Diamonds, r/PersonalFinanceNZ, r/WeddingRingAdvice, r/PersonalFinanceCanada, r/NewOrleans. Top-rated brands include James Allen (4.8/5), Brilliant Earth (4.6/5), Jewellery (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews180
Subreddits29
Posts41
Brands94
Products24
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#1
James Allen
4.8
(9)
"They’re online from the states but legit and so so so much cheaper and better quality than what you get from here."
"Got mine at James Allen, great quality for the price."
"Got mine from James Allen, solid quality, good price."
"I used James Allen my wife’s ring is gorgeous."
"I bought a $6000 Diamond from them and it was amazing."
"Online at James Allen or Blue Nile. You get so much more with your dollar."
"Go to James Allen.com & you can design your own lab ring."
"James Allen. If you live near the border, get it shipped to a State with no state tax."
"I recommend checking out brands like James Allen."
#2
Brilliant Earth
4.6
(7)
"I think Brilliant Earth has the most beautiful and unique designs, and their support is outstanding."
"I used www.brilliance.com , I paid 60k for a diamond that would retail for twice that at somewhere like partridge."
"My partner made appointments at brilliant earth and yadav for now!"
"Love my stuff from them."
"I shopped at Brilliant Earth, found a few designs I liked and then showed up to Ramsey’s to see what they could offer."
"I'd recommend checking out both local jewelers and reputable online stores like Brilliant Earth or Blue Nile to compare quality and pricing."
"Consider looking into brands like Brilliant Earth or Blue Nile."
#3
Jewellery
4.4
(7)
"Ring is beautiful."
"This ring is stunning."
"My engagement ring is a 2.5ct east-west orientation marquise in a bezel setting."
"I love the ring. It’s gorgeous. She is going to love this ring!"
"I had the element of surprise and I got exactly what I wanted."
"We went together to try it on, very practical."
"I personally do not like the top one at all. Not even a little."
#4
Costco
4.3
(7)
"I bought a channel set diamond band from Costco back in 2009! It’s amazing, great quality, zero regrets!"
"Don't buy moissanite/lab created diamonds!! Plus if you get a great diamond from somewhere like Costco it is a great investment!!"
"Don't go to jewelry stores go to Costco you'll get 5 times more for your money and better quality diamonds."
"Costco. Best return policy"
"Costco diamonds are the best price/quality combination."
"Someone made a strong case for getting the engagement ring at Costco as they have a much smaller mark up."
"Costco sells engagement ring and bands"
#5
Symmetry
4.2
(6)
"Just got back from Symmetry...had an amazing experience and got the ball rolling on exactly what I wanted."
"Symmetry jewelers rebuilt it and has happily serviced it since. They have beautiful stuff."
"My wife's engagement ring came from Symmetry, and her wedding band came from Friend & Co. I would happily recommend both."
"Seconded symmetry. Great folks. Just sent a friend there too and they were very pleased."
"Symmetry jewelers is great"
"My friend got a gorgeous ring from Symmetry and we went there because she had such a great experience. In contrast, while I definitely ended up with a ring I like, our experience was bumpy and I personally can't recommend them for that reason."
#6
Itacast
4.8
(5)
"Itacast was good to me, the girl that helped me brought out all kinds of rings in within my price range I was able to pick one that my fiancé really liked."
"Itacast hands down , very knowledgeable professional staff with great prices and stand behind their products 100%."
"My partner got my ring from itacast. Its beautiful and it's held up to the test of time really well! Definitely reccomend!"
"We bought from Itacast and had zero issues. It’s family run and they’re extremely nice people."
"Itacast! They have beautiful engagement and band sets for relatively low prices."
#7
Moissanite
4.6
(5)
"They sparkle and look like diamonds but are cheaper and far more ethical. I bought my wife one and it looks fantastic several years later."
"Hanap ka ng Moissanite ring. Pwede mo nang lakihan kasi wayyyy cheaper sya. I got one for 2500 lang."
"Its basically lab grown diamond with perfect colour and clarity."
"Check out r/moissanite . I've seen custom rings on there."
"Honestly I’d look at moissanite rings. They shine better than diamonds, just not necessary at strong but they are beautiful."
#8
Lab Grown Diamond
4.0
(5)
"It’s beautiful and great price."
"Whatever you do, don't fall for the natural diamond scam."
"Best decision my fiance made because it was a great experience to go together."
"For 5 thousand, get a lab grown solitaire of the shape of her choice."
"Please go look at what lab grown diamonds are selling for on eBay."
#9
Brilliance
4.5
(4)
"Check brilliance.com it's by far the cheapest site I've ever seen, and you can build that ring for around 3k with a 2.5 carat lab grown and a 3 stone gold ring."
"I have this ring and had it made by brilliance. I love it."
"If there’s a change of opinion at any time about lab grown- I recommend going through brilliance. You can filter exactly what you want."
"Check out Brilliance.com and EVEN BETTER Art of jewels."
#10
Jackson Jewelers
4.3
(4)
"I can say that they were absolutely amazing with my custom wedding ring! Price was reasonable and I really felt (and still do) like they care about me as a customer!"
"Jackson Jewlers has the nicest stuff in my experience."
"Jackson’s is great. Nice selection."
"I’ve had very good experiences with Jackson Jewelers in downtown Salem."
#11
Mona
5.0
(3)
"I got around a 3ct emerald cut for about $500 from Mona a couple years ago."
"Mona made me a 4cttw three stone ring this spring, with shipping it was $700."
"Definitely check out Mona on this sub, she has the best stones I’ve seen."
#12
Cullen Jewellery
4.7
(3)
"Cullen Jewellery in Kew was amazing and within that budget."
"My ring was from Cullen Jewellery and I absolutely love it."
"I went with cullen jewellery online. As long as you're happy with lab grown diamonds then you'll be sweet with them."
#13
Tanishq
4.7
(3)
"You know that you won't get duped."
"Go for Tanishq."
"Tanishq."
#14
Kuololit
4.3
(3)
"I had a great experience with a 2 ct custom ring from Kuololit!"
"R/Kuololit is definitely in your price range."
"But you can get a great moissanite ring in a simple setting for $500!"
#15
Blue Nile
4.3
(3)
"Something similar to the band I think would be really complimentary like Channel set princess cut diamond band from Blue Nile."
"I got mine from bluenile, try it might work for you too!"
"I also went with Blue Nile. Better pricing and easier to browse than local shop with lots of options."
#16
JK Schmidt
4.0
(3)
"I disagree with your disagreement. JK Shmidt is great"
"JK Schmidt is great and we've had good service experiences at Sven Sandberg's but anytime my wife and I are shopping for jewelry we check Canadian Jewelery Exchange first before we go anywhere else because they often have much better prices."
"Jk schmidt in Westbank. Good people over there."
#17
Etsy
4.0
(3)
"This site is having a sale, has good reviews."
"I got it custom-made through Etsy."
"If he doesn't know what he wants, tell him to spend some time browsing Etsy."
#18
Holtzman's
5.0
(2)
"Really enjoyed our experience at Holtzmann's in Lincoln Park!"
"We just my ring from there in Lincoln Park ❤️"
#19
Canadian Jewellery Exchange
5.0
(2)
"Canadian Jewellery Exchange. They treated me and my (now) wife the best and they were a huge help in selecting the perfect ring."
"My wife and I had our engagement rings made with them and purchased our wedding bands as well. Service was lovely throughout and it’s the first place we go for any jewelry repairs."
#20
Independent Jeweler
5.0
(2)
"I got my wife’s from an independent jeweler and it came out fantastic"
"Do not buy from a mall store. Buy from an independent jeweler."
#21
Kesslers
5.0
(2)
"Very good experience here, especially the after sale service."
"They offer the perks you are looking for, they have straightforward pricing, and their staff is exceedingly friendly."
#22
Capri Jewelry
5.0
(2)
"I highly recommend Capri Jewelry, I was super happy with them."
"Capri Jewelry in LA! They ship all across the US!"
#23
Paston
5.0
(2)
"My most trusted jeweler is Joyce at Paston."
"Reach out to an overseas seller (Paston or Fiorese are my faves for custom work) or check out Kuololit on AliExpress."
#24
DovEggs
5.0
(2)
"I bought a 1.5-carat equivalent (6.5mm) platinum ring from DovEggs for about $500."
"I got a platinum 1.5 carat equivalent (6.5 mm) in platinum from DovEggs for around $500."
#25
Brilliance.com
5.0
(2)
"I bought a gorgeous 4 CT solitare and had it set in vintage platinum."
"I got a 2.3ct round G color VVS1 for $700."
#26
Boucher's
4.5
(2)
"My ring is custom and from Boucher's in Keizer. I've had it for 12 years with zero issues. Highly recommend!"
"Bauchers in Keizer is highly recommended by locals"
#27
Frank Darling
4.5
(2)
"I absolutely love my ring, it is gorgeous."
"I just received my ring from Frank Darling. They are very reasonable and can make you anything and definitely under 6k."
#28
Boudreaux's
4.5
(2)
"Only other jeweler I've bought from is Boudreaux's in Old Metairie. They're a bit on the pricey side but the quality and customer service was fantastic."
"Boudreauxs in Metairie was a great experience."
#29
Ongpin
4.5
(2)
"Ongpin or baliuag"
"You can try Ongpin to scout for rings with stones or Manila Diamond or Just Jewels shop in the malls."
#30
Lab Diamonds
4.5
(2)
"I think it's absolutely beautiful. I'm looking to upgrade my engagement ring."
"I'd personally go the lab diamond route if you're looking to go larger."
#31
Keith Jack
4.5
(2)
"Maybe something from Keith Jack."
"Maybe something from Keith Jack."
#32
Ethan Lord
4.5
(2)
"Had a great experience with Ethan Lord on Jeweler's Row."
"Had a good experience with Ethan Lord. Spent way less than that for an excellent lab grown custom diamond ring."
#33
La Mine d’Or
4.5
(2)
"I like La Mine d’Or. That’s where I bought my now-wife’s engagement ring and other jewelry."
"La Mine d’Or. I bought my wife’s there in 2020 and it was a great experience."
#34
Rare Carat
4.5
(2)
"My fiancé went through rare carat and purchased my 1.5 VS1 E color oval on a pavé white gold band."
"Go to rare carat. You’ll find that or better for within that budget."
#35
Newcastle Jewellers
4.5
(2)
"You will get much more for your money there."
"Customised suggestions are appealing, and I prefer unique items over mass-produced ones."
#36
Tiffany & Co.
4.0
(2)
"Tiffany & co."
"Tiffany / Van Cleef"
#37
Luvansh
4.0
(2)
"Luvansh is great, as long as your fiancee is ok with lab diamonds. I have a bracelet from Luvansh and I was surprised at the quality."
"My husband bought me a 2ct, E, ideal cut, round engagement ring from Luvansh for around $700. Prices have went up a little, but they are significantly cheaper than anything I have seen in stores."
#38
Diamonds on Richmond
3.5
(2)
"Diamonds on Richmond would meet your criteria. Bespoke, small, good service, they have some good options in place too."
"Diamonds on Richmond advertise as engagement ring specialists."
#39
J & B Family Jewelers
3.0
(2)
"J & B Family Jewelers in Yorktown"
"Second this. They have a shop in kisco too"
#40
Helzberg
3.0
(2)
"Me and my partner made our rings at helzburg - they have a ring creator program on their website!"
"Ignoring the price, don't use Helzberg if you can help it."
#41
Ecksand
5.0
(1)
"I bought from Ecksand which is Canadian, the experience was really good. Really happy with the ring."
#42
Inglis
5.0
(1)
"Had good experience at Inglis in Riverview both purchases and repairs. Recommend Inglis in Riverview."
#43
Jewellers Workshop
5.0
(1)
"Jewellers Workshop on High Street, Auckland CBD is my go to. Amazing service."
#44
David Keefe
5.0
(1)
"I used David Keefe in Lynmall for my engagement ring, they are amazing."
#45
Filigree
5.0
(1)
"Not the cheapest, but quality is amazing and very ethical to deal with."
#46
Aurum Fine Jewellery
5.0
(1)
"Colin is amazing jeweller he's great to work."
#47
Four Words
5.0
(1)
"Got a custom made 3 carat lab diamond for around 8k. Communication, workmanship, quality all 10/10."
#48
Kent Morgan The Jeweller
5.0
(1)
"Great guy. Specialist in bespoke. Took my idea and made it 10x better than I could have dreamt."
#49
Lindsey
5.0
(1)
"Lindsey custom made my ring, she was very helpful."
#50
Stag and Finch
5.0
(1)
"I've been looking at the Stag and Finch hexagon cut rings."
#51
Meadowlark
5.0
(1)
"Had friends with beautiful rings from Meadowlark, Rolling Stone, The Village Goldsmith and Nick von K."
#52
The Village Goldsmith
5.0
(1)
"I got my now-husband to get my engagement ring there… 10 years later I still get compliments from people on it."
#53
Parlour on Mountain
5.0
(1)
"Parlour on mountain has a great selection for a great price :) got my wife’s there would’ve cost me 3times at a jewelry store."
#54
Austen + Blake
5.0
(1)
"As bespoke as you could possible get, and pretty good for those of us who are more cost sensitive than others. Great service when going in for an appointment."
#55
Alexis Russell
5.0
(1)
"Alexis Russell is a fantastic place for rings. They also do beautiful custom work too."
#56
Diamonds 4 Less
5.0
(1)
"Bought my wife a 0.95 karat diamond classic cut. Found the best price per karat to be diamonds 4 less."
#57
Rawson Brothers
5.0
(1)
"Rawson Brothers in Upper Hutt is amazing and does custom design."
#58
Andy’s Jewelry
5.0
(1)
"I strongly recommend Andy’s Jewelry."
#59
Sophie Divet
5.0
(1)
"Amazing rings and highly customisable."
#60
Rogers and Hollands
5.0
(1)
"They've been great - free cleanings and inspections that keep the lifetime warranty valid. At one point the prongs for one of the stones were getting loose and they fixed that in store."
#61
Boucher Jewelers
5.0
(1)
"We love Boucher Jewelers in Keizer. My husband had my ring custom made there (moss agate in a pre-made setting). We've had jewelry resized and had them create a pendant necklace out of a ring and gemstone my husband inherited."
#62
Ramseys
5.0
(1)
"Ramseys in metarie has so many diamond rings but I wanted a sapphire ring and they custom designed and made one for me, I couldn’t love it more, highly recommended"
#63
Sam’s Club
5.0
(1)
"I am wearing one from Sam’s Club. Absolutely love it! It has held up."
#64
Xennox
5.0
(1)
"Xennox in Brisbane. They are the best of the best"
#65
Bentley de Lisle
5.0
(1)
"My partner got my ring made at Bentley de Lisle. It's gorgeous. It's a QLD parti sapphire with two white argyle diamonds."
#66
ATB Jewellery
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend ATB Jewellery personally."
#67
Jogia Diamonds
5.0
(1)
"I bought my wife one online at https://www.jogiadiamonds.com.au/ and I was able to choose size, clarity, etc. you can also add the setting material and shape. I had no issues with hem and got the certificate too. Really good value for moeny"
#68
Austen & Blake
5.0
(1)
"I would highly recommend Austen & Blake!"
#69
Underwoods Jewellers
5.0
(1)
"Underwoods Jewellers in Sunshine Plaza Maroochydore. Boutique store not a cheap chain like MH and they hold engagement rings on consignment, you will 100% find a ring matching your description within this budget there."
#70
100 Ways
5.0
(1)
"They sell a wide variety of vintage rings with a 30-day return policy at great prices."
#71
Janet Stein Jewelry
5.0
(1)
"My wife and I sourced our own diamond and approached a local jewelry maker."
#72
Cartier
5.0
(1)
"Cartier, Tiffany & Co, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bvlgari."
#73
Matero's
5.0
(1)
"Matero's in Millwood is where my engagement ring and our wedding rings are from. We got engaged in 2016 and married 2018 and i still love them both."
#74
The Jewel Corner
4.0
(1)
"The jewel corner in Bedford village, there prices are very reasonable and she is a gemologist."
#75
Meycauayan Jewelries
4.0
(1)
"Try to look for Meycauayan Jewelries, they custom made engagement rings based on your prefference."
#76
People's Jewelers
4.0
(1)
"Would you be willing to wait for black Friday, cyber Monday deals? I got mine through People's jewelers. 40% off and then bought it through Rakuten with an additional 7-15% cash back."
#77
Juniper Metalworks
4.0
(1)
"Maybe checkout Juniper Metalworks in Bellevue. She’s a local jeweler, so she old probably design something personalized to your friend."
#78
Love LRI
4.0
(1)
"Looks pretty solid and is in Halifax."
#79
Miss Foxine
4.0
(1)
"Looks pretty solid and is in Halifax."
#80
Touchwood Rings
4.0
(1)
"If you're interested in handcrafted wood ones, these guys have been around for ages."
#81
Herb In Jewellers
4.0
(1)
#82
Touch of Gold
4.0
(1)
#83
Fireworks Gallery
4.0
(1)
#84
Cival Collective
4.0
(1)
"Not a huge selection, but everything they have is absolutely gorgeous, distinctive, and (relatively) affordable."
#85
Friendly Diamonds
4.0
(1)
"Friendly diamonds, brilliance, Ritani or Luvansh. Jewelry stores are ridiculously expensive."
#86
Ring Concierge
4.0
(1)
"Check out ring concierge, they are having a sale on engagement rings."
#87
Generales
4.0
(1)
"Generales in Toluca Lake."
#88
Diamond House
4.0
(1)
"If you're in the GTA check out Diamond House."
#89
Charms
4.0
(1)
"Got my wife's at Charms. They used to have someone do a travel show who could make custom rings, so I found a ring shape I thought she'd like."
#90
Lab Grown Diamonds
3.0
(1)
"I’m just commenting here and everywhere I can so people become more aware of lab grown diamond prices."
#91
Ruby Begonias
3.0
(1)
"Ruby Begonias in Lincoln!"
#92
Peridot Fine Jewelry
3.0
(1)
"Peridot fine Jewelry in larchmont."
#93
Forever Yesterday
3.0
(1)
"Forever Yesterday at 90th and Maple always has a wide range of jewelry."
#94
Damas
3.0
(1)
"There is Damas, Cartier, etc..."
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