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The Best Radiant Diamond Engagement Rings for Every Budget


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Radiant diamonds combine symmetry, fire, and brilliance to offer, in one stone, the best traits of round and princess cut diamonds.  This stunning 1.5-carat radiant diamond from Blue Nile is an excellent example of the alliance of form, function, and fire in radiant diamonds.

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 when used with a wide range of settings, offering exceptional brilliance regardless of the 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. Radiant diamonds also cost 20-39% less than round diamonds - compare this radiant diamond and this round diamond from Blue Nile.  These characteristics make them ideal for a diamond engagement ring that will truly stand out.

Where Can I Buy a Radiant Cut Diamond?

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 James Allen, Blue Nile, and With Clarity 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.

To make buying a diamond engagement ring online less daunting, we have sifted through hundreds of rings to find the best radiant cut diamond engagement rings to fit every budget below.

Best Radiant Diamond Engagement Rings Under $2,500

The best radiant cut diamond engagement rings under $2500 feature many designs, settings, metals, and stones. If you are looking for something more traditional, you will find vintage and solitaire rings with up to 1.05CT stones. Alternatively, you can choose from side stone, halo, and pavé design rings for a more contemporary look.  There's plenty to choose from in this budget range - see below for our top picks.

#1. Petite Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring

Petite Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Blue Nile
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This three-stone classic diamond ring features a .51-carat radiant diamond set in 14K white gold.

#2. Graduated Milgrain Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring

Graduated Milgrain Diamond Engagement Ring Radiant Cut Blue Nile
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This graduated milgrain radiant diamond ring features a .51-carat radiant diamond center stone set in platinum for a vintage look.

#3. French Pave Diamond Engagement Ring

French Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring Blue Nile
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With a romantic hint of pink this .51-carat radiant cut diamond features French pave diamonds set in 14K rose gold.

#4. Comfort-Fit Solitaire Engagement Ring

Classic Comfort Fit Solitaire Engagement Ring Blue Nile
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This .51-carat radiant diamond set in 18K yellow gold has a timeless look and a rounded inside edge for comfort.

#5. Channel Set Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum

Channel Set Diamond Engagement Ring Blue Nile
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Ten round diamonds set in a platinum channel design surround the .51-carat center radiant cut diamond.

Best Radiant Diamond Engagement Rings Under $5,000

At the $5,000 range, the best radiant-cut diamond engagement rings are an assortment of vintage, halo, channel set, and French pavé rings. You will find diamond weights of between 0.51-carat and 1.48-carat, and most stones will have a color rating of G.

#1. Blue Nile Studio Imperial Micropave Engagement Ring

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

#2. Wide Band Solitaire Engagement Ring

Wide Band Solitaire Engagement Ring Blue Nile
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This 18K yellow gold solitaire setting features a gleaming wide band and a .51-carat center stone for a modern twist on a classic solitaire setting.

#3. Cathedral Milgrain Diamond Engagement Ring

Cathedral Milgrain Marquise-Shape and Dot Diamond Engagement Ring Blue Nile
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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.

#4. Petite Solitaire Engagement Ring

Petite Solitaire Engagement Ring Blue Nile
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This simple, yet elegant 1.03-carat radiant cut diamond is beautifully crafted in platinum.

#5. Petite Pave Diamond Engagement Ring

Petite Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring Blue Nile
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This 1.03-carat radiant center diamond is set in 18K white gold and features a half circle of sparkling petite pave diamonds.

Best Radiant Diamond Engagement Rings Under $7,500

At the $7500 price range, you will find radiant cut diamond engagement rings with stone weights ranging from 0.91CT up to 1.51CT. The best radiant diamond engagement rings under $7500 also feature a wide range of setting styles like vintage, halo, pavé, channel, and three-stone.

#1. Hand-Engraved Solitaire Engagement Ring

Hand-Engraved Solitaire Engagement Ring Blue Nile
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An exquisitely hand-engraved platinum band is the perfect setting for a 1.13-carat radiant cut center stone.

#2. Milgrain Marquise and Dot Diamond Engagement Ring

Milgrain Marquise and Dot Diamond Engagement Ring Blue Nile
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This 1.30-carat radiant diamond is surrounded by 14K rose gold. It is also framed by petite diamonds set in a marquise and dot pattern with milgrain edges.

#3. Blue Nile Studio Victorian Halo Engagement Ring

Blue Nile Studio Victorian Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Blue Nile
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This 0.70-carat stunning radiant cut diamond is set in platinum and features 6 small bezel-set diamond accents.

#4. Knife Edge Micropave Diamond Engagement Ring

Knife Edge Micropavé Diamond Engagement Ring Blue Nile
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This 14K white gold knife edge engagement ring features a 1.13-carat center diamond and 4 rows of tiny pave-set diamonds partway around the shank.

#5. Channel Set Baguette-Cut

Channel Set Baguette Cut Blue Nile
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A 1.03-carat radiant diamond stands out amongst baguette-cut diamonds in a platinum channel setting.

Best Radiant Diamond Engagement Rings Under $10,000

Radiant diamond engagement rings under $10,000 include some of the most iconic mid-range rings on the market. Most rings at this price range will come with up to 2.00CT center stones and a wide assortment of setting metals, including platinum and 18K rose gold.

#1. Petite Solitaire Engagement Ring

Petite Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Blue Nile
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This 1.50-carat radiant solitaire engagement ring is beautifully crafted in 18K yellow gold for a classic and timeless style.

#2. Petite Pave Diamond Engagement Ring

Petite Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold Blue Nile
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A 1.50-carat center radiant diamond shines amongst a half-circle of petite pave diamonds. Set in 14K white gold this is a ring that is both beautiful and elegant.

#3. Petite Cathedral Solitaire Engagement Ring

Petite Cathedral Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Blue Nile
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A 1.50-carat radiant diamond is the star of this ring held up by 14K yellow gold cathedral shoulders.

#4. Solitaire Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring

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A 2.01-carat radiant diamond denotes this ring. The 14K yellow gold setting has a double band and four-claw crown design

#5. Hand-Engraved Solitaire Engagement Ring

Hand-Engraved Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Blue Nile
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This intricate hand-engraved engagement ring features a 1.50-carat radiant diamond. The unique design of the band adds to the character of this sophisticated ring.


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