Stockholm-born designer Efva Attling hits a beautifully simplistic note with her dreamy topaz ring in gold. 

£565, Wolf and Badger

Make a vintage-style statement with a diamond cocktail ring from London studio Astley Clarke.

£685, Astley Clarke

An elegant and understated affair, Carolina Bucci's 18ct white-gold band is adorned with blue sapphire pavé. 

£470, Matches Fashion

This striking, modern design connects two slim 18ct gold bands with diamonds and was handmade in Greece by artist Ileana Makri.

£900, Net-a-Porter

OK, it's £5 over budget but we reckon this stunning Iolite and white gold dress ring is worth it for the wow effect. Featuring an ethically sourced gemstone from Madagascar, the design is inspired by cocktail drinking ladies of the 1930s. 

£1,005, Cred Jewellery

We love the flair of this unsymmetrical organically-shaped ring by Corinne Hamak. With four diamonds framed in squared lines, it offers a fresh and modern take on engagement convention. 

£755, Corinne Hamak

This diamond ring strikes a perfect balance for those who love the idea of a large diamond but still want to see antique and unusual design elements in their ring. Each ring is hand made and therefore unique and diamonds are sourced ethically and are conflict free. 

£995, Rust 

Spanish jeweller Monica Vinader brings us an eye-catching emerald design with pavé set diamond on 18ct rose gold. 

£550, Monica Vinader

Fragility is at the heart of the By Emily collection. We are big fans of this antique diamond nestled beneath tiny oak leaves. 

£895, By Emily

We challenge to you resist this delicious raspberry pink tourmaline set in 18ct yellow gold, with a flower setting that is typical of Lilia Nash's Cotswold-based studio.

£995, Lilia Nash Jewellery

It's kitsch but we love it; introducing the 18ct oxidised gold ‘love’ ring inlaid with brown diamonds from Rosa de la Cruz.

£715, Browns Fashion

A bold, minimalist creation from Glasgow-based Shona Jewellery. This chic band comes with a diamond set within a square 18ct gold section.

£185, Shona Jewellery

There's a reason why Erickson Beamont jewellery is coveted the world over. Original and delicate, the pieces always come with a twist - like this three-part design with pearl embellishment and antique gold finish. 

£485, Selfridges

Jewellery designer James Newman marries together classic and contemporary with a brilliant white diamond set in a palladium forged ring.

£950, Not On The High Street

Yes, Tiffany do engagement rings under the £1,000 mark. This 18ct gold number is especially lyrical, drawing its motif from 19th-century iron gates. 

£815, Tiffany

Leeds-based Anthony Blakeney forms and moulds his jewellery using traditional methods for a sculpture-like look. We are very much drawn by the fine creativity of this silver and tourmaline ring.

£137, Anthony Blakeney

A simple 9ct gold knot symbolises the enduring nature of love in goldsmith Jessica Poole's collection. 

£360, Culture Label

A frosted finish and "nibbled edges" give this ring a raw, organic feel that is balanced by its fine scattering of brilliantly cut diamonds. 

£594, Kate Smith Jewellery

Fifi Bijoux specialises in ethical jewellery. A single ruby set in matt finished 18ct gold, this delectable bauble is crafted from fairly traded and mined materials. 

£780, Fifi Bijoux