These Affordable Wedding Bands Are Proof You Can Still Shop Luxe on a Budget

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Engagement rings are the centerpiece of your wedding stack. And, although you want a wedding band that can frame your diamond (and do it justice), you don’t actually need to spend a ton of money on your wedding band. Actually, we prefer affordable women’s wedding bands. 

A budget-friendly price gives you some wiggle room to either save for something you really want (after those wedding vendor bills are paid, of course). It also means you can eventually add additional rings to your stack or collect a few styles that you can switch up, so that your wedding jewelry always feels like an extension of your ever-evolving personal style. 

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Best Wedding Bands Under $1,000, at a Glance

• Best Wedding Band With Diamonds: Brilliant Earth Ballad Three-Quarter Coverage Diamond Ring, $890
• Best Budget-Friendly Wedding Band: Quince 14K Gold Square Edge Stacker Ring, $178
• Best Dainty Wedding Band: Gorjana Diamond Stacking Ring, $225
• Best Sterling Silver Wedding Band: Mejuri Thin Dôme Ring, $98+
• Best Unique Wedding Band: The Lovery Fine Jewelry Diamond Star Band, $659 (was $824)
• Best Wedding Band With Texture: Devata Ribbed Band Ring, $540 (was $600) 
• Best Gemstone Wedding Band: Baby Gold Blue Sapphire Eternity Band, $544 (was $680)
• Best Classic Wedding Band: Blue Nile Classic Wedding Ring, $230
• Best Three Row Diamond Wedding Band: Baby Gold Three Row Pave Diamond Band, $784 (was $980)
• Best Rings for Wedding Band Stack: Mejuri Stacker Ring, $108

“When shopping for a wedding band on a budget, you can save some money by opting for bands in 10K gold instead of 14K or 18K gold,” says celebrity stylist Samantha Brown. “Lab-grown diamonds will also keep the cost down while giving the appearance of a more luxurious ring.”

In addition to shopping for 10K gold styles and lab-grown diamonds, shopping during sales (such as Valentine’s Day jewelry sales) can help you keep the cost down. And since gold is usually the reason a style is so expensive, opting for a daintier style can also cut the price tag a bit. 

If you have a white gold engagement ring, there’s also nothing wrong with choosing a sterling silver wedding band. Sterling silver is classified as demi-fine, but it is still a precious metal. While silver is known for tarnishing, it actually tarnishes more when you don’t wear it vs. wearing a sterling silver piece everyday. Plus, a sterling silver band is super easy to polish with a cloth. 

“I have had a sterling silver permanent bracelet on my left wrist for two years now. When it was initially soldered on, I was nervous about it tarnishing, but because I always have it on, it never tarnishes since the oils in my skin naturally keep it polished.”—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster contributing writer 

Affordable Women’s Wedding Bands Under $1,000

Shopping for an affordable—or even a cheap—wedding band doesn’t mean you’ll have to sacrifice as much as you think. Ahead, we share some budget-friendly picks to consider for your stack. 

Brilliant Earth Ballad Three-Quarter Coverage Diamond Ring

$890 Buy Now

The Brilliant Earth Ballad Three-Quarter Coverage Diamond Ring is proof that you don’t have to spend a fortune on a sparkling wedding band. This ring boasts a classic diamond-encrusted style, but saves you a little bit of money since the diamonds go three-quarters of the way around. This is actually a great money-saving hack, since no one sees the diamonds on the inside of your finger anyway. 

Metal Types Available: 14K white gold, 14K yellow gold, 14K rose gold, 18K white gold, 18K yellow gold, platinum
Stone: Diamond

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Quince 14K Gold Square Edge Stacker Ring

$178 Buy Now

If you want a classic cigar band but have an under $200 budget, you can find an excellent pick in the Quince 14K Gold Square Edge Stacker Ring. Typically, an under $200 wedding band has a more dainty style, but this ring features a timeless cigar band silhouette that doesn’t sacrifice width for cost. 

Metal Types Available: 14K yellow gold, 14K white gold 
Stone: None

Gorjana Diamond Stacking Ring

$225 Buy Now

The Gorjana Diamond Stacking Ring is a dainty design that adds a unique touch to any wedding stack. Whether you’re stacking a few bands together or looking for something that feels a little more handmade and eclectic (without breaking the bank, of course), this ring is a fabulous pick that you’ll love for years to come. 

Metal Types Available: 14K yellow gold
Stone: Diamond

Mejuri Thin Dôme Ring

$98+ Buy Now

Chunkier rings are a wedding band trend we’re loving right now, especially when paired with something timeless like a solitaire diamond engagement ring. Gold is usually the reason for a high price tag, so finding a chunky wedding band for cheap isn’t always easy. This Mejuri Thin Dôme Ring is one of our favorites because it has that thicker, statement-making design, and it’s available in more affordable metallics like sterling silver and 18K gold vermeil. You can also grab this in 14K white or yellow gold for under $500. 

Metal Types Available: Sterling silver, 18K gold vermeil, 14K yellow gold, 14K white gold 
Stone: None

The Lovery Fine Jewelry Diamond Star Band

On Sale 20% off

$659 Buy Now

Eclectic jewelry that looks handmade is trendy right now, and you can easily add that aesthetic to your stack without splurging on a custom-made design. Case in point: Nordstrom carries this gorgeous Diamond Star Band from The Lovery Fine Jewelry for under $700. The ring is made from solid 14K yellow gold and features 48 diamonds for added sparkle on the star details. 

Metal Types Available: 14K yellow gold
Stone: Diamond

Devata Ribbed Band Ring

On Sale 10% off

$540 Buy Now

Nordstrom has quite a few affordable women’s wedding bands to choose from, including this Devata Ribbed Band Ring. We love this pick for a more detailed design that adds some nice texture to any stack. Plus, it has a thicker band style that leans into the chunky gold trend. 

Metal Types Available: 14K gold
Stone: None

Baby Gold Blue Sapphire Eternity Band

On Sale 20% off

$544 Buy Now

The Baby Gold Blue Sapphire Eternity Band features that classic wedding band look but with a colorful twist. Instead of diamonds, this sapphire-encrusted band dazzles in deep blue hues for a nice pop of color. 

Metal Types Available: 14K yellow gold, 14K white gold, 14K rose gold 
Stone: Sapphire

Blue Nile Classic Wedding Ring

$230 Buy Now

For another classic pick, go with this under $300 wedding band. The Blue Nile Classic Wedding Ring boasts a simple and timeless 2mm band in your choice of 14K white gold, 14K yellow gold, 14K rose gold, 18K white gold, 18K yellow gold, or platinum. 

Metal Types Available: 14K white gold, 14K yellow gold, 14K rose gold, 18K white gold, 18K yellow gold, platinum 
Stone: None

Baby Gold Three Row Pave Diamond Band

On Sale 20% off

$784 Buy Now

If you think three-row diamond wedding bands are out of the under $1,000 budget, think again. This Baby Gold Three Row Pave Diamond Band features a beautiful and oh-so-sparkly design for under $800. The ring is available in 14K yellow, white, or rose gold and features micro-pave set diamonds for stunning shimmer. 

Metal Types Available: 14K yellow gold, 14K white gold, 14K rose gold
Stone: Diamond

Mejuri Stacker Ring

$108 Buy Now

If you want a stacked look, a few budget-friendly wedding bands can do the trick. This Mejuri Stacker Ring is our favorite pick for something extra because its slender style adds nice size variety to a stack and, of course, the price is right. 

Metal Types Available: 10K yellow gold, 14K yellow gold, 14K white gold
Stone: None