If you like your bling … well, blingy, these days there are a lot of affordable options. Cubic zirconia, moissanite and lab diamonds all provide a lot of sparkle for way less than mined stones. I for one am a fan. Why pay (a lot) more for mined?

This ring from Read Your Heart is a great design in the art deco style, using moissanite stones set in sterling silver. It’s priced at USD$239.95 (a sale price at the time of writing).