(So long as you follow your jewelers advice and invest in thewarranty.)

Vogues Guide to the Best Engagement Rings:

What kind of engagement ring is best?

Would it help if you knew a little history of engagement rings?

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Photographed by Daniel Jackson,Vogue,December 2018

(If you couldnt afford a vrai diamond, you could have one of paste.)

Of course, the most revered engagement rings in history were made of the finest materials.

Audrey Hepburn brandished a trio of studded bands; Jackie Kennedy rocked an emerald.

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(Kate Middleton has it now.)

So,how much should you spend on an engagement ring?

Forget about the outmodedthree-month salary rule.

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Your engagement ringbudgetshould be influenced by your personal financial circumstances and the wedding priorities that matter most to you.

If we learn anything from these lessons injewelrylore, it is thisthere is no one best engagement ring.

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Classic Rings

For the traditionalist, these engagement rings have stood the test of time.

Clean lines, solitaire tweaks, and pave accents, allowing the brilliant cut diamond to take center stage.

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If you’re a bride who loves to layer their jewelry, these chunky bands are an excellent fit.

Who says your engagement ring has to color within the lines?

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