A Guide To The Best Radiant Cut Diamond Rings

Radiant cut diamond rings are trending because they combine the symmetry, fire, and brilliance of round and princess cut diamonds into one stone.

What is a Radiant Cut Diamond?

As a member of the mixed-cut family of diamonds, a radiant diamond has 70 facets compared to 58 in the modern round brilliant. All these facets make radiant cut diamonds, as the name suggests, radiant.

Radiant diamonds also bring exceptional form as well. Trimmed corners allow for greater versatility and durability when used with a wide range of settings. The exceptional brilliance makes this diamond cut ideal for almost any setting design.

Radiant cut diamonds offer a hybrid between shape and brilliance. Since round cut stones have the highest luminance, radiant cut stones bring a different symmetry but with similar fire and brilliance. These characteristics make them ideal for a diamond engagement ring that will truly stand out.

How Much Do Radiant Cut Diamond Rings Cost?

Radiant diamonds cost 20-40% less than round diamonds. For example, at Blue Nile, a 1-carat, H-color, VS2 radiant diamond costs about $2,500, while the same quality round diamond costs $3,200. That's a $700 difference!

While radiant diamonds are cheaper than round diamonds, they are slightly more expensive than princess cut diamonds. When we compared the same stone from above to a princess cut diamond, we found the princess cut stone was about $200 cheaper than the radiant cut diamond.

What Is The Best Setting For A Radiant Cut Diamond Ring?

The best setting for any diamond ring depends on your budget. Settings can include almost any type of metal, design, and side or accent stones. The limitless options can feel overwhelming, so here's a quick overview of our favorite rings to get you started:

For those on a budget

This three-stone classic design features a .51-carat radiant diamond set in 14K white gold.

For those who love sparkling pave

This sparkling stunner comes with a .51-carat center stone featuring pave diamonds rolling across the shank set in platinum.

For those who love vintage rings

This .70-carat center stone is surrounded by petite diamonds set in a marquise and dot pattern with milgrain edges. The 14K rose gold setting gives the ring a vintage-inspired look.

For those who love solitaires

This 1.50-carat radiant solitaire engagement ring is beautifully crafted in 18K yellow gold for a classic and timeless style.

For those with money to spend

Go big or go home! This ring is guaranteed to turn heads.

Where To Buy Radiant Cut Diamond Rings

Buying a radiant diamond engagement ring that meets and exceeds your expectations can seem like an uphill task, especially when purchasing online. For most people, visiting a jewelry store and picking a ring makes more sense because they feel they know what they are getting. However, buying a diamond engagement ring online does not have to be complicated.

Most online jewelers like Blue Nile offer online tools like filters, reviews, and high-definition images that make it easy to pick a ring. They also make it easy to combine different settings with a stone of your choice, so you know the final ring will look exactly like you expect.