Choosing A Radiant Solitaire Engagement Ring

A radiant can be nearly square or elongated, so the same shape can look classic or bold. Its outline is rectangular with trimmed corners, just like an emerald cut, and the difference between a radiant and an emerald cut lies in the faceting. A radiant uses brilliant facets for sparkle, while an emerald cut uses step facets for broad flashes of light. In a solitaire, that brilliance carries the whole design. The solitaire remains the most timeless engagement ring style: easy to clean, and shaped entirely by the diamond it holds, so the cut defines the ring. It is also the easiest style to pair with any wedding band. For a radiant cut solitaire engagement ring, almost any wedding band works, from plain gold to pavé to a half eternity band. Our edit gathers 8 radiant cut solitaire engagement rings, starting at $1,675. Every ring takes a lab-grown center of 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 carats, with E-F color and VS+ clarity, and is offered in yellow gold, white gold or platinum.