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This picturesque West Cork home with separate basement apartment is on the market for €695,000
This picturesque West Cork home with separate basement apartment is on the market for €695,000

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Design coach Karen Douglas shares her tips for working with an architect
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Megan Burns

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How to spot a scammer (according to someone who was actually scammed)

Sarah Finnan

Cillian Murphy’s book about empathy is essential reading for everyone
Cillian Murphy’s book about empathy is essential reading for everyone

Sarah Gill

Supper Club: Hot-smoked salmon rice and asparagus salad
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Sarah Finnan

My Life in Culture: Actor Lucie-Mae Sumner
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Social Pictures: Sharon Corr debuts new Boots No7 Future Renew product
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10 Minimalist Engagement Rings For The Non-Flashy Bride


By Jennifer McShane
28th Aug 2017
10 Minimalist Engagement Rings For The Non-Flashy Bride

Yes, diamonds are a girl’s best friend and fabulous and all that, but when it comes to engagement rings, not everyone wants a piece of jewellery the price of a small house. One of my best friends recently got engaged and she chose her ring for sentiment and because it was a ring perfectly suited to her personality – it was simple and beautiful and didn’t cost the earth. The most eye-catching rings won’t either. Because the fact that it’s expensive (or not) shouldn’t be a deal-breaker when making your choice.

Before you sign up for the usual diamond, why not consider?a coloured stone, something in rose gold, or a ring that’s been handmade?

We’ve picked out 10 of our of our favourite alternative engagement gems?for the bride who a more minimalist choice of engagement ring.

Beth Gilmour 18ct Yellow Gold Green Diamond Ring at Design Yard, €1,585

Pearl Rose Gold Ring at Etsy, €170.74

Ileana Makri 18-karat Rose Gold Diamond Eternity Ring, Net-A-Porter, €1,325

Chupi’s Wrap Me In Your Love, Chupi, €779

Antique Engagement Ring, Moissanite, Etsy, €611.91

Rose Gold Promise Ring, MajadeJewelryDesign, €249.27 ?

White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, Etsy, €319.12

Pear Shaped Cut Dimond ?Ring, HelloRing??171.64

Diamond Aquamarine Engagement Ring, popRing, €359 ?

White Moonstone Ring, ShiriAvda, €527.60

Main image by?Bridget Flohe?on?Unsplash