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Where to buy · Online jewelers · updated September 2026

Ritani Engagement Ring Prices: What 28 Buyers Paid

Buyers who named Ritani paid a median of $2,500 across 28 rings, half of them between $1,500 and $3,689. 92% of the rings whose stone was named carried a lab-grown diamond. Of 75 buyers who described their own experience with Ritani, 50 recommend it, 17 are mixed and 8 warn against it.

$2,500median of 28 rings
92%of the rings carried a lab-grown diamond
2.57 ctmedian lab-grown diamond weight
50 of 75buyers recommend the store

Ritani against other online jewelers

Rings fromRingsMedianMiddle halfLab-grown share
Ritani28$2,500$1,500 to $3,68992%
Other online jewelers472$2,200$1,360 to $4,00075%

The $2,500 median at Ritani is above the $2,200 median at other online jewelers (472 rings). Lab-grown stones made up 92% of Ritani rings against 75% at the others, which accounts for part of any gap. Most common shapes: oval (6), round (4).

By stone

StoneRingsMedianMiddle halfMedian weight
Lab-grown diamond24$2,325$1,500 to $3,1502.57 ct

Ritani ring prices by year bought

YearRingsMedianMiddle half
20238$1,500$1,451 to $2,500
20246$1,998$1,650 to $2,947

What buyers said about Ritani

Of 75 buyers who described their own experience with Ritani, 50 recommend it, 17 are mixed and 8 warn against it. One line per buyer who bought or priced there themselves.

VerdictPrice namedWhat happened
Recommends–Bought a 4.01ct H VS1 lab-grown pear in a knife-edge solitaire setting from Ritani, no complaints about the vendor itself
Recommends$800 to $1,200The asker's own research on this site found 1.0-1.2 ct F VG VS1-VS2 lab diamonds priced around $1000, used as a benchmark against a local jeweler's much higher quote
Recommends–Ordered a lab-grown ring after comparing sites; the price-match option reassured them and the sparkle exceeded expectations in person, with no regrets
Recommends–Used the custom ring builder to configure a lab diamond that looked bigger and higher-clarity than local store options at the same budget
Recommends–Owns a 3.34 carat G-color VS1 elongated cushion lab diamond solitaire; reads clearly as a diamond next to moissanite thanks to its color, cut and depth.
Recommends–Calls Ritani legit with smaller profit margins to stay competitive; recommends buying just the stone and having a local jeweler set it
Recommends–Bought a diamond from Ritani; the local jeweler setting it was shocked at how little was paid and tried but failed to price-match with their own stone
Recommends–Bought a 2.63ct round diamond and triple pave setting; the exact stone was $2,500 more elsewhere, thrilled with quality after lots of research
Recommends–No regrets on the setting or diamond after doing a lot of research before buying
Recommends–Bought four rings there; less hand-holding than other vendors but great price and transparency
Recommends–Has a stunning diamond from them, disputes claims that their stones are rejects from other companies
Recommends–Bought three rings before settling on the right diamond and a couple of diamond bands, all set perfectly; likes that returns are easy since it is a large company
Recommends–Bought a 2ct round from Ritani recently with no complaints
Recommends–Recently bought a loose stone there after a lot of research, calls it worth it
Recommends–Has several Ritani rings with perfect settings, surprised so many others report setting problems
Recommends–Bought a loose diamond from Ritani that the jeweler doing the setting was impressed by
Recommends–Bought an engagement ring (mined stone, custom setting) plus other lab-grown pieces; likes being able to preview stones with their partner vendor before buying
Recommends$3,689 to $5,000Built a 2 ct natural VS1 H GIA solitaire for $3,689, found Ritani consistently cheaper than other public vendors and even some wholesalers
Recommends$6,000Bought a 3ct lab diamond here for $6,000, paired with a $1,300 custom setting made separately in the diamond district
Recommends$5,200Bought a 3.26ct F VS1 lab diamond for about $5,200, about $3,000 less than a comparable Brilliance.com stone; called the process as easy as Amazon
Recommends–Used Ritani's in-store preview option in NYC to inspect a stone in person before paying; called it easy with no hassle
Recommends–Bought a loose 3.01ct VVS2 D-color princess-cut IGI-certified lab diamond at a price called reasonable, no amount given
Recommends$463Picked up a 1.55ct oval lab diamond for $463
Recommends–Bought a diamond from Ritani and was happy with the purchase
Recommends$989$989 for a 1.5ct lab diamond solitaire on a gold band after waiting for the right stone, would buy again
Recommends–Plans to buy a 3ct solitaire here, saying prices are great
Recommends–Bought several lab diamonds from Ritani over the years, then had them set locally.
Recommends–Bought a loose stone here and had it set elsewhere, saved a lot of money this way
Recommends–Used Ritani's site to build a wishlist of diamonds for her fiance to choose from
Recommends$1,500Got an 18k white gold 1.33ct round diamond setting for about $1,500 all-in; takes longer since the stone ships from a broker, but highly recommends.
Recommends–Found the exact same diamond via its GIA certificate number for a much better price and made the ring in her size with no upcharge
Recommends$3,000Got a 5 TCW lab-grown diamond with higher clarity and color than the Costco ring for $3,000
Recommends–Good experience buying lab-grown diamond jewelry
Recommends–Picked the loose diamond here before having it set elsewhere
Recommends$998Loose stone out-the-door price; writer suspects they may have paid slightly more than necessary
RecommendsC$7,000Bought a 5.78ct oval F VS1 ring in 18k white gold for just under $7000 CAD, fast shipping to Canada and good communication
Recommends–Bought the exact same lab stone (same IGI cert number) from Ritani for a third of what James Allen listed it for.
Recommends–Bought earrings and an upgraded engagement ring here and highly recommends them
Recommends–Owns 3 diamonds bought from Ritani, 2 set in rings, and is happy with all of them
Recommends–Has a "Very Good" cut diamond from Ritani that sparkles heavily despite not carrying an Excellent or Ideal grade
Recommends–Called their Ritani diamond perfect and said they were very happy
Recommends$5,0001ct natural diamond white-gold ring worn daily since 2015 with no issues
Recommends–Has bought most of their non-antique lab diamond pieces through this vendor with good results, though one order arrived later than expected around the holidays
Recommends–Setting arrived with wrong two-tone split and diamond set too high; after buyer flagged it, Ritani fixed and reshipped within a day and the redo was well received.
Recommends–Bought a round-brilliant lab diamond loose from Ritani in January 2023, shipped to Europe, and the same stone would have cost about $1,500 more before import tax at a European vendor
Recommends$4,600Bought a 2.76ct lab diamond for a wife's upgrade; shipping was delayed from overseas but customer service resolved a financing billing error quickly
Recommends–Had Ritani make a simple 18k yellow gold double-prong cathedral temporary setting to test the stone before going custom; found it surprisingly well made and solid.
Recommends$880Bought a 2ct lab emerald-cut eternity ring during a 50%-off flash sale for $880; had to wait for a Nov 28 ship date while traveling
Recommends$1,760Bought a 2ct lab diamond half-bezel eternity band from Ritani in Dec 2023 with no complaints about the piece itself; resold only because it stopped matching a later engagement ring
RecommendsC$1,100 to C$1,500Quoted around $1100-1500 CAD for a 1ct E VS2 lab diamond, notably cheaper than James Allen for comparable specs
Mixed$10,000Bought their 4.02ct D VVS2 oval here for $10k, far less than the same stone elsewhere; says Ritani sells both iffy and amazing stones, and settings get mixed reviews
Mixed$2,929The person asking priced a comparable 1.02ct G SI1 GIA round here at $2,929, about 39% off guide price, versus $4,795 quoted for a similar stone in-store; other buyers warned that steep a discount likely reflects visible inclusions
Mixed$1,131Bought a 3.11 ct emerald lab diamond hidden-halo ring after verifying the IGI cert on Rare Carat; still weighing the "Very Good" cut grade and whether the 3 ct size fits his fiancee's preference during the return window
Mixed–Bought seven rings from Ritani over time; settings hit or miss, pricier ones fine but cheaper ones weak, once got an uneven setting and had to have it reset, prices generally good value
Mixed–Says Ritani's stones are priced fine but warns against buying a setting from them
Mixed–Calls their settings relatively expensive while their loose stones are very affordable
Mixed–Bought two diamonds for studs that turned out great, but unsure about using Ritani for a ring setting based on other reviews, and shipping dates ran later than quoted
Mixed–Calls the diamond beautiful and reasonably priced but the setting terrible, now dealing with a return/repair fiasco
Mixed–Recommends their loose stones but not their settings; sending a ring back for the second time, very happy with the stone itself
Mixed–Says Ritani is excellent for the diamond itself but recommends having it set locally instead; notes returns are covered so there is little risk
Mixed–Had a similarly flawed piece from Ritani re-cast for free after contacting them directly, and it came back looking correct
Mixed$4,700Got a $4,700 quote on a comparable lab diamond used as use against Diamonds Direct, but never actually purchased from them
Mixed–Bought a loose lab diamond from Ritani but had it set by a local jeweler instead after hearing lukewarm things about Ritani's own settings
Mixed$300Paid $300 for a 1.19ct L/VS1 round and felt it was a great deal at the time, but says Ritani's prices have gone up since
Mixed–The person asking considered two GIA-certified natural emerald cuts from this vendor; passed on a 1.80 ct H VVS1 after PS members flagged dark stepping under tilt, then found a 1.90 ct G VS1 listing that looked great though pricier than hoped.
Mixed–Browsed comparably specced lab stones after her purchase elsewhere and found the quality similar but the prices noticeably higher; did not buy from them.
Mixed–Diamonds priced near wholesale but settings felt very expensive by comparison to Tianyu's custom work
Warns–Bought a 1.7 ct lab heart diamond ring that arrived with crooked, uneven prongs and a misaligned setting
Warns–Bought two IGI-certified D VVS2 lab diamonds set as earring studs; a trusted local jeweler's appraisal graded the stones G/H instead, and Ritani's fix was to offer pricier GIA-certified replacements rather than a straightforward refund.
Warns–A buyer claiming jewelry-industry knowledge said Ritani's overall stone selection runs lower quality than many competitors and called it a dropshipper with unconfirmed sourcing accuracy
Warns–Owned a Ritani setting years ago when it was considered designer quality, but says recent pave workmanship wrote online hasn't been up to par
Warns–Claims Ritani cheaply sells rough that didn't sell well in the US market, sometimes with poor brilliance or cut
Warns–Says they are just as expensive as elsewhere and their oval and cushion cuts often run poor-quality 'crushed ice'
Warns–Says Ritani's settings now cost more than better-made alternatives, with over-large prongs and pave work that looks cheaper than the brand's older designs
Warns$1,093Refused to honor its price-match guarantee for a Swedish buyer, citing an unwritten country restriction; buyer found their diamonds and settings pricier generally

Questions about buying from Ritani

How much does a Ritani engagement ring cost?

Buyers paid a median $2,500 for rings from Ritani across 28 purchases, half between $1,500 and $3,689. Lab-grown diamond rings there came to a median $2,325 across 24.

Is Ritani good for engagement rings?

Of 75 buyers who described their own experience with Ritani, 50 recommend it, 17 are mixed and 8 warn against it.

Is Ritani cheaper than other online jewelers?

The $2,500 median at Ritani is above the $2,200 median at other online jewelers (472 rings). Lab-grown stones made up 92% of Ritani rings against 75% at the others, which accounts for part of any gap.

Is Ritani a reliable place to buy a lab-grown diamond ring

One buyer calls them dependable overall but warns that changing the ring size or setting mid-order caused communication problems, so it's better to cancel and reorder than modify an order, and to use live chat instead of email. Buyers said Ritani is well-regarded, though it resells the same India- and China-sourced stones as other online sellers, so buyers should still comparison shop since markups vary a lot between sites.

Are RareCarat, Adiamor, Blue Nile and Ritani listing the same diamonds?

One buyer pointed out that two listings from different resellers (Adiamor and RareCarat) were the exact same physical stone priced about $400 apart, because many online sellers pull from shared inventory feeds.

Are Ritani's diamonds inferior 'reject' stones from other companies?

Several buyers disputed this, saying their own Ritani stones were high quality and available from the same wholesale sources as bigger, pricier retailers.

Are lab-grown pink diamonds cheaper through online retailers like Ritani than through a local jeweler?

One buyer with prior Ritani purchases said going through a jeweler who sources from the same vendors just adds markup, though another shopper found Ritani's stones inconsistently graded and skipped it for that reason.

Are there alternatives to Ritani for a lab diamond with a better setting?

One buyer recommends Art of Jewels, saying they found better prices than Ritani along with noticeably better setting quality.

Can a local jeweler in India really beat Ritani's price on the same lab-grown diamond?

The buyer found an identical 1.73 carat D VVS2 IGI diamond selling for $1,254 through an Indian jeweler versus $1,847 on Ritani, and several similar-spec stones from the same source ran around $1,000 to $1,200 versus the higher online-retailer prices.

Can online diamond retailers like Ritani price-match a competitor?

Yes, one buyer got Ritani to match a much lower price found on the same stone, confirming it worked because another vendor listed the exact same ring at that price.

Can price-matching between online diamond retailers like RareCarat and Ritani actually save money?

Yes, one buyer said RareCarat price-matched a listing he found at Ritani for the same lab diamond, which cut $5,000 off what he would have paid.

Do US lab diamond sellers like Ritani or LooseGrownDiamond ship to the EU?

Some will ship to EU customers, and EU-based resellers such as 77Diamonds and Novita pull from the same wholesale inventory feeds so buyers can ask for a pre-VAT price match there, though one buyer found a US vendor had stopped shipping loose stones to the EU by 2025 even though it worked in 2023.

Does Ritani price match for international buyers?

Ritani said its price-match guarantee only applies to buyers in the US, Australia, Canada, UK, Hong Kong and New Zealand, and it refused to price match a Swedish buyer even though it ships there.

How can you check if a lab diamond from an online vendor like Ritani is priced fairly?

One buyer verified the IGI certificate number on Rare Carat and found the identical stone listed elsewhere at a higher price, then found it listed even cheaper at Loosegrowndiamond, and considered asking Ritani to price-match, though a 30% promo code had already closed most of the gap to about $90.

How do you get a better price on a diamond from an online retailer like Ritani?

One buyer said he found several brokers carrying the exact same stone in their inventory and played their price-match offers against each other to bring the final cost down.

Every Ritani ring in the data

RingStoneCaratShapeMetalYearWhat the buyer reported
$650Lab-grown diamond0.71 ctroundwhite gold2023Total for a 14k white gold 6-prong solitaire plus 0.71ct D VVS1 lab round; forum flagged a steep 35.7 crown vs 40.8 pavilion causing twist and leakage.
$989Lab-grown diamond1.5 ct–gold20231.5ct lab solitaire on 2mm gold band, waited for the right stone, pleased with purchase
$1,451Lab-grown diamond1.55 ctround–2023Lab-grown 1.55ct D VVS2 round stone $1,157 + $294 setting from Ritani, picked over Blue Nile/James Allen/Rare Carat on price; size 2 finger, 2mm band.
$1,500Lab-grown diamond2 ctprincess–2023Separate purchase: stone bought online at Ritani, set in a designer setting from a local jeweler.
$1,500Lab-grown diamond1.1 ctmarquiseyellow gold2023Fiance found a deal on the loose stone at Ritani, then had a local jeweler set it; all-in cost about $1,500
$1,500Diamond, lab or natural not said1.33 ctroundwhite gold–18k white gold setting with warranty, tax and shipping included; diamond sourced through a broker Ritani used.
$1,500Lab-grown diamond1.5 ctoval–2024Stone from Ritani, setting made by a popular sub vendor, assembled by a local jeweler
$1,500Lab-grown diamond2.58 ctoval–2025Paid about $1500 for a CVD lab diamond from Ritani after Adiamor raised its price on a similar stone; later got Ritani to price-match a $1082 listing elsewhere, saving roughly $500 more
$1,650Lab-grown diamond1.89 ctoval–2024Suggested as a much cheaper alternative to the Jared quote
$1,763Lab-grown diamond2.93 ctmarquise–2026Diamond price was matched to a listing from Loose Grown Diamond
$1,845Lab-grown diamond2.59 ctovalgold202418k gold split cathedral setting with double prongs, customized and seen in person before deciding
$1,920Lab-grown diamond2.15 ctpear–20232.15ct E VS1 HPHT pear with ideal proportions; Ritani price-matched a much lower price found elsewhere, vs $3,920/$4,777 listed at Ritani/James Allen
$2,150Lab-grown diamond–oval–20242.15ct-range oval recommended by a sales concierge; still deciding whether to keep it or exchange within the return window
$2,500Lab-grown diamond2.97 ctroundyellow gold202318kt yellow gold 6-prong solitaire with a 2.97ct CVD lab-grown diamond, bought for an upcoming proposal
$2,500Lab-grown diamond2.37 ctpeargold–Price level for this size and shape is consistent with lab-grown
$2,947Lab-grown diamond3.47 ctradiantwhite gold2024Bought in early 2024; writer thinks it would be cheaper now
$3,000Lab-grown diamond2.56 ct–––Lab solitaire at about two weeks of his wages; arrived two weeks late with poor updates, quality pleased him
$3,000Lab-grown diamond5 ct–––5 total carat weight lab-grown diamond ring with higher clarity and color than the Costco ring in question
$3,000Natural diamond––platinum–He picked it to match her taste; she planned to buy her own roughly $30 silver-and-crystal band separately
$3,150Lab-grown diamond4.01 ctemeraldplatinum2026Custom platinum ring with a 4.01ct lab-grown pink diamond; shopped around and thickened the band per community advice
$3,150Lab-grown diamond2.98 ctoval–2025Jeweler set the online-bought stone after failing to upsell their own lab-grown stone; quoted over 8000 replacement value for insurance
$3,689Natural diamond2 ct–––2 ct natural VS1 H GIA solitaire, described as built at this price through Ritani
$3,800–2 ct–––Stone price approximate; setting design, labor and gold together were $800
$3,900Lab-grown diamond4.66 ct–platinum2024Sourced the diamond from Ritani after a bait-and-switch mishap over a smaller stone, then had it set separately in solid platinum
$4,000Lab-grown diamond–––2026Budget of about $4k total for a lab diamond engagement ring including the setting, worked with a named Ritani consultant
$5,750Lab-grown diamond4.38 ct––2025Buyer said she paid about a quarter of the asker's $23k for a similar 4.38ct D VVS2 lab diamond ring from Ritani
$7,300Lab-grown diamond3 ct––20233ct lab stone bought on Ritani, paired with a custom setting made in the diamond district for $1,300

Sources and method

Price reports on this page come from 67 public discussions where buyers answered in their own words. Each comment that stated what someone paid became one row; notes are paraphrased, never quoted.

The largest discussions used here (60)

A ring counts for Ritani when its buyer named the store; the store's channel (Online jewelers) comes from its name rather than from each buyer's description. Prices are in US dollars and cover the ring as a whole. Verdicts count one line per buyer, and only buyers who bought or priced there themselves.