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Eight Engagement Rings for Less Than $2,000 in the Bay Area

By Kristen Philipkoski

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  • Lily by Fiat Lux, $1,650 at Fiat Lux, 218 Church Street, San Francisco.
  • Satomi Kawakita 18K gold ring with white diamonds, $1,210 at Esqueleto.
  • Cleo’s daughter by Lauren Wolf, $1,620 at Fiat Lux, 218 Church Street, San Francisco.
  • Trinity, $1,558 at Diamondere.
  • Michelle band by Anouk, $1,802 at Gallery of Jewels: 1225 Fillmore Street, 4089 24th Street, and 427 Post Street.
  • The wide band by Kate Ellen metals, $1,100 at Crown Nine, 515 9th Street, Oakland—check out This is Oakland by Melissa Davis for tons more Oakland
  • Coleoptere signet ring, $1,975.
  • Sarah Swell cobblestone band, $1,150 at Sarah Swell online.


The idea that an engagement ring should cost three months salary is not only passé, but for Bay Area residents would by a rock so large that one's betrothed might fear wearing it. Luckily, the Bay Area has plenty of local jewelry makers and sellers who make gorgeous, engagemenent-worthy rings that will leave some cash leftover for the wedding celebration. We've rounded up eight under $2k. There's something for everyone, whether you're a male couple looking for un-boring bands or a hopeful bride-to-be who wants serious bling. Ready to put a ring on it?

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