Travis Kelce might be able to afford a half-million-dollar engagement ring for Taylor Swift, but for most people, popping the question comes with a much stricter budget.

If you're planning to get on one knee, you may find that the perfect ring is getting more expensive.

For Haley Hayes, who recently got engaged, the solution was to think outside the traditional diamond box. She chose a special sapphire ring flanked by tiny diamonds; a choice she says was more budget-friendly.

"I wanted something a little more cost-efficient but still had that showy effect," Hayes said.

Her ring reflects one of the hottest trends in jewelry right now: flatter, elongated stones like emerald cuts.

These styles, also sported by celebrities like Swift, create an illusion of size.

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