Engagement Rings

Planning to propose? You’ll find an impressive selection of unique diamond engagement rings online and in our Buffalo, New York area showroom. For more than 70 years, Ben Garelick Jewelers has provided the perfect engagement ring to make that important question the most memorable experience possible. Our combination of impressive selection, quality, and knowledgeable jewelers make Ben Garelick the best choice for choosing your engagement and wedding rings.

At Ben Garelick Jewelers, you’ll find hundreds of unique styles that will fit every person’s dream. From vintage style engagement rings to 3-carat diamond solitaires, our Buffalo jewelry store will have what you are looking for. We proudly carry Simon G., Gabriel & Co. and Noam Carver styles that will inspire you. White gold princess cut diamond rings, diamond solitaires, twisted diamond rings, and vintage halo rings are some of the most popular engagement rings our customers ask for and we have them all! And we can match a diamond wedding band or other unique ring to perfectly accompany your engagement ring. All of our diamonds are hand-selected and offer outstanding cuts for the best sparkle.

Ben Garelick Jewelers makes it easy to get started with your engagement ring selection process. Visit our Buffalo, NY, jewelry store to see our selection in person and meet with one of our expert jewelers about the diamond engagement ring you are looking for. Every customer at Ben Garelick is special; it is only natural that Ben Garelick has extended this philosophy to our online store, BenGarelick.com. Here you browse our huge selection or chat online with one of our service representatives. Our engagement rings, diamond jewelry and attention to customer care are now enjoyed internationally. For questions, don’t hesitate to call us at (716) 631-1584 during business hours or use our convenient online contact form to reach out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most popular engagement ring styles right now?

Right now, online and in our showroom, oval center diamonds with hidden halos are our number one engagement ring style. Vintage-inspired milgrain designs are a close second. Twisted bands, cathedral solitaires, and mixed-shape side diamond accents all sell well, and yellow gold has quietly clawed its way back after years of white gold and platinum owning the case. The pattern we see is that people want a classic shape with one detail that makes it theirs, not a total departure from tradition. Best advice is to try a few on. You'll feel which style pulls you in faster than you'll decide it on a screen. And because nearly every setting here is made to order, we can build the one you like around the center stone size, shape, and metal you actually want.

What does a three stone engagement ring symbolize?

Past, present, and future. The center diamond is usually the largest and stands for “right now,” with the two side stones representing “where you've been” and “where you're going.” Some couples read it as friendship, love, and fidelity instead, which is equally fair. The design has a practical advantage too: three stones spread more width across the finger, so the ring reads larger than the center stone's carat weight alone would suggest. It's a good way to get presence without paying for a much bigger center diamond. Three stone settings here start around $1,800, and most land between roughly $2,800 and $5,900 depending on the metal and the quality of the side stones. If the meaning is what draws you, our jewelers can show you how different side stone shapes change the whole feel of the ring.

How much does an engagement ring setting cost without the diamond?

Most of our engagement ring settings run between about $2,500 and $5,000, with the middle of the collection sitting near $3,400. A clean 14K white gold solitaire lands at the low end. A platinum halo with pave detailing from Simon G. or Noam Carver climbs toward the top, and we carry plenty in both directions beyond that range. Buying the setting on its own is how most of our customers shop, and there's a good reason for it. You get to choose the center diamond separately, mined or lab-grown, and judge it on its own merits instead of accepting whatever came pre-set. It also lets you move the budget toward whichever half matters more to you, the stone or the setting.

Are pave engagement rings durable enough for everyday wear?

Yes, provided the accent stones are set properly in a well-made mounting. Each small diamond sits in its own drilled seat, held by tiny beads or prongs of metal, and years of daily wear can eventually work one loose. That's normal, and it's why we like to see pave rings on the bench once a year for a prong check. Platinum holds pave the most gracefully because it bends rather than wears away, while 14K gold gives you most of that strength at a friendlier price. What actually damages pave is impact, so take the ring off for the gym, gardening, and moving furniture. Keep up with the annual check, and a pave ring will still be tight and bright decades from now.

How do I secretly find out my partner's ring size for a proposal?

Borrow a ring they already wear on their left ring finger, then either place it on your finger and draw a line where it stops (we can then measure your finger) or press it into a bar of soap and bring that to us to measure. If they only wear rings on the right hand, size down about half a size, since the left hand usually runs slightly smaller. A close friend, a sibling, or their mother often just knows. Failing all of that, a size 6 to 6.5 is the most common women's size and a reasonable guess. Don't lose sleep over getting it exact. Most rings can be sized after the proposal, and it's better to have one that's slightly loose on the day than one that won't go on at all.

How do you clean a diamond engagement ring at home?

Warm water, a few drops of mild dish soap, and twenty minutes of soaking handles most of it. The film that dulls a diamond is usually lotion, sunscreen, and hand soap collecting underneath the stone, so the part that matters is brushing the back of the setting with a soft toothbrush, not the top. Rinse with the drain closed and dry with a lint-free cloth. Skip bleach, acetone, and chlorine, all of which attack the alloys in gold. Hand sanitizer leaves a haze, so let it dry before the ring goes back on. Twice a year, bring it to us and we'll run it through the ultrasonic, steam it, and check the prongs while it's on the bench.

Can you change the metal color or center stone shape on an engagement ring?

Almost always, yes. Most of the rings we sell are made to order, so the photo you're looking at is a starting point rather than a fixed product. Settings come in 14K, white, and rose gold, with many available in platinum, 10K or 18K. Dropping an oval into a setting pictured with a round diamond is routine, as are changes to prong count or opening a setting up for more carat weight. Wider bands, different accent stones, and mixed metals are all on the table. And if what you want doesn't exist in anyone's catalog, our jewelers design and build custom pieces here in Williamsville, NY. Bring in a photo, even a bad screenshot off Pinterest, and we'll tell you honestly what's possible.

What is the difference between a ring setting and a complete engagement ring?

A setting is everything except the center stone: the band, the head that holds the diamond, and any accent stones. A complete ring is that setting with the center diamond already mounted, finished, and ready to wear. Most of our customers select the setting first and choose the center stone separately, because that's where the real decisions live. You can put a mined diamond next to a lab-grown one at the same size, or trade a little clarity for more carat weight, and see exactly what each choice costs. Our online ring builder does this side-by-side: pick a setting, scroll the center stones, and watch the total update as you go. Or come see the stones under a loupe in the showroom, which is honestly more fun.

Do you offer financing or payment plans on engagement rings?

Yes. Most of our engagement ring clients use one of three options: Synchrony Financial financing, Shop Pay installments at checkout, or an in-store layaway. Custom pieces qualify too.

You can review all of the terms and apply on our financing and layaway page, or ask one of our Sparkle Associates and we will walk you through it.

How does Synchrony financing work?

Synchrony Financial offers 0% interest for up to 18 months on qualifying purchases. Monthly payments are required during the financing term, and we can set up automatic monthly withdrawals so nothing is missed.

You apply through the secure form on our financing and layaway page — approval decisions come from Synchrony, not from us, and are subject to credit approval.

Can I finance an engagement ring online?

Yes. Choose Shop Pay at checkout to see installment and 0% interest options, which are displayed on the product page before and during checkout. You never have to come into the store to finance a ring — we work with clients nationwide by video call, phone, email or text, and the finished ring ships to you.