When Roselyn Prinsloo revealed her engagement tattoo — three small dots that run vertically down her ring finger — we were surprised. She admitted to setting aside her diamond in order to get inked with husband Jose Louise, and frankly, we don’t know many girls who’d ditch jewelry for a love tat.

But after careful consideration and a bit of research, we realized that the idea behind getting an engagement tattoo is actually pretty sweet. It symbolizes the permanence of the bond between husband and wife, and it’s a trend that wasn’t just started by Jose and Roselyn. In fact, we’ve rounded up real-couple tattoos that take the place of  and even sometimes complement engagement rings.

Some designs are small and simple; some are bold and reflect some sort of secret message. But one thing’s for sure all of the tattoos here are beautiful and illustrate the strong, unwavering sort of love we’d take over a shining accessory any day. Keep reading to see them all.

Tattoos For Engagement Rings