Does Diamond Shape Change Engagement Ring Price? Our Prices
By Clint Casmiro, Co-Founder, Smiro Studio · Updated October 22, 2026
Short answer: Less than most people expect. On our list a setting costs the same in every shape: a hidden halo solitaire is $1,599 CAD whether it holds a round, oval, cushion, emerald, pear, marquise or radiant. With a 2 carat lab grown diamond in the same style, our full bezel cathedral is $3,300 CAD in cushion, emerald and pear alike. The exception is a specialty cut: our six petal tulip split shank is $3,400 CAD as a marquise or hexagon and $4,100 CAD as a moval.
Shape gets blamed for a lot of price differences that really come from the setting. Here is our own list, side by side, as of October 2026.
Does the setting cost more for some shapes?
| Setting, 14K gold | Price | Shapes at that price |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden halo solitaire | $1,599 | Round, oval, cushion, emerald, pear, marquise, radiant |
| Tulip with hidden halo | $2,299 | Round, oval, cushion, emerald, pear, radiant |
Setting only, CAD, centre diamond not included. Listed October 2026.
What about the same ring with a diamond in it?
| Complete ring, 2 ct lab grown diamond, 14K gold | Shape | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Full bezel cathedral | Cushion, emerald or pear | $3,300 |
| Full bezel low profile | Cushion or emerald | $3,300 |
| Six petal tulip split shank | Marquise or hexagon | $3,400 |
| Six petal tulip split shank | Moval | $4,100 |
CAD, listed October 2026. Lab grown centre stones are IGI certified, F colour and up, VS1 and up.
The moval is the outlier. It is a specialty cut, and some shapes cost more to cut. More on it in what is a moval cut diamond.
What is the lowest price for each shape?
| Shape | Lowest complete ring with a 2 ct lab grown diamond | Ring |
|---|---|---|
| Cushion | $3,100 | Compass set cathedral |
| Emerald | $3,100 | East west |
| Round | $3,300 | Six petal tulip solitaire |
| Pear | $3,300 | Full bezel cathedral |
| Marquise | $3,400 | Six petal tulip split shank |
| Radiant | $3,500 | Tulip full bezel |
| Oval | $3,650 | Four petal tulip, curved hidden halo |
| Moval | $4,100 | Six petal tulip split shank |
14K gold, CAD, listed October 2026. Each shape's lowest price is a different setting, so this shows the starting point, not the effect of shape alone.
So where does shape change the price?
- The cut. Specialty and custom cuts, like the moval, a Dutch marquise or a Portuguese cut, cost more to cut. See custom cut diamonds.
- How big it looks. Carat is weight. An elongated shape can look bigger than a round of the same carat, which can let you spend less on carat. See carat vs ratio.
- Clarity needs. Step cuts like the emerald show inclusions more, so we suggest VVS2 or better, while VS1 is eye clean on brilliant shapes.
For a price on your exact stone and setting, the free estimate takes about a minute. Across every shape, half of our Canadian ring orders were quoted between $5,100 and $7,000 CAD, centre stone included; the spread by budget is on our pricing page.
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Pear Hidden Halo Solitaire
Marquise Tulip Thick Split Shank
Radiant Hidden Halo Floral Engraved
Emerald East West
Questions we get about this
Does diamond shape affect engagement ring price?
Less than most people expect. On our list a setting costs the same in every shape. Specialty cuts like the moval cost more.
How much is a pear shaped engagement ring?
Our listed pear rings with a 2 carat lab grown diamond start at $3,300 CAD in 14K gold.
How much is a marquise engagement ring?
Our listed marquise rings with a 2 carat lab grown diamond start at $3,400 CAD in 14K gold.
Which diamond shape is cheapest?
On our list, cushion and emerald complete rings start lowest, at $3,100 CAD with a 2 carat lab grown diamond in 14K gold, but that is the setting as much as the shape.
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