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How to Propose on a Budget Without Compromising on Quality

How to Propose on a Budget Without Compromising on Quality

You don't need to spend a fortune to propose well. With some planning and the right choices you can create a moment, and a ring, that feels considered without stretching your finances. Here's how.

Start with the ring

The biggest lever you have is the diamond itself. Lab-grown diamonds are carbon in the crystal structure that makes a diamond hard and bright, and they cost less than mined stones. That means your budget stretches further. You're choosing a stone that was made differently, not made worse.

Within the diamond, prioritise cut above all else. A well-cut stone in the G to H colour range and VS2 to SI1 clarity will outperform a D-colour flawless stone with a mediocre cut, and cost considerably less. Learn more about what to look for in a diamond.

Choose the right metal

18K gold is a durable choice and more affordable than platinum. Our rings are made in solid 18K gold, white, yellow or rose, or platinum. Gold-plated rings, by contrast, are a false economy: the plating wears off within months.

Simplify the setting

A solitaire, a single diamond in a clean setting, is both the most classic engagement ring style and one of the most affordable. With no side stones or pavé to account for, more of your budget goes into the centre stone. A well-proportioned solitaire on a slim band holds up for decades.

Make the proposal special

The location costs nothing, or close to it. A meaningful place, a few personal touches and a heartfelt moment matter far more than a helicopter or a chartered yacht. The ring is the lasting object. The proposal is the story you tell.

Browse our engagement ring collection across a range of budgets, and if you'd like to discuss what's achievable at your price point, we're happy to help.

Una Diamond

Lab-grown diamonds give you more carat for the same budget as mined stones. Every Una Diamond ring is handcrafted in solid 18K gold or platinum. Centre stones of one carat and up are IGI certified: