Blue Nile Solitaire Rings: Six Settings Compared by Price
Six Blue Nile solitaire settings compared by listed price, metal and design, plus the return, resizing and warranty terms to confirm before you pay.
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If you want a plain band and the smallest setting bill, start with the Classic Comfort Fit Solitaire in 14K yellow gold (2.5mm) at $935. It's the lowest-priced of the six settings Blue Nile's solitaire category page returned on 2026-10-19. If you want platinum, the Petite Cathedral at $1,635 is your only choice in this group. The six listed from $935 to $2,065, with a median of $1,293, and the Ridged Dome Solitaire sat at the top at $2,065. Every one of those prices is for the setting alone. The center diamond costs extra.
Treat these figures as a snapshot. They're listed prices for six settings as the category page showed them that day: a slice of the catalog, and not what you'd pay after any promotion. Five of the six are 14k yellow gold, so the sample can't tell you how a single design is priced in white gold or platinum. Design details come from Blue Nile's own listing text, and policy details from its policy pages, checked on 2026-10-19.
Key takeaways
- •All six Blue Nile solitaire listings in the 2026-10-19 sample are priced as settings only, from $935 to $2,065 with a median of $1,293. The diamond is a separate cost on top.
- •The Classic Comfort Fit at $935 is the lowest-priced setting in the sample. Its name says 14K but its listing text says 18k, so confirm the karat before you order.
- •The Petite Cathedral at $1,635 is the only platinum setting in the sample. It's also a different design, so it can't show you what platinum adds to the price.
- •The product pages list a longer return window than the policy page, which says 30 days from the shipment date. Get the window confirmed before you pay.
- •The lifetime warranty applies to gold and platinum items with a purchase price of $1,000.00 or more, and it excludes lost or damaged diamonds.
What does a Blue Nile solitaire setting cost?
Here are the six settings, lowest listed price first. None of these prices include a center diamond.
| Setting | Metal (as listed) | Listed price, setting only | What Blue Nile's listing says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Comfort Fit (2.5mm) | 14k yellow gold | $935 | Rounded inside edge for comfort |
| Tapered Cathedral | 14k yellow gold | $1,240 | Contoured shoulders, rounded inner edges |
| Leaf | 14k yellow gold | $1,275 | Shanks wrap around the stone in a leaf-inspired shape |
| Bezel | 14k yellow gold | $1,310 | No construction details beyond the name |
| Petite Cathedral | Platinum | $1,635 | Delicate cathedral shoulders |
| Ridged Dome | 14k yellow gold | $2,065 | Classic band, no detail on the ridging |
Three of the six are close to interchangeable on price. The Tapered Cathedral, Leaf and Bezel list at $1,240, $1,275 and $1,310, and the median of the five yellow gold settings is $1,275. Pick among those three on looks, not budget. Price only really moves at the ends: the Classic Comfort Fit sits below that cluster, and the Ridged Dome sits well above it.
Don't let the setting price anchor your budget. For most buyers the center stone is the bigger part of the bill, and our 1 carat diamond price guide has dated figures for one common spec if you want a rough idea of the total.
Which of the six designs fits what you want?
The plain band: Classic Comfort Fit
Choose this one if you want nothing competing with the diamond. Blue Nile describes it as having "a rounded inside edge for comfort", and the 2.5mm in its name makes it the only setting here with a stated band width. Clear one thing up first: the product name says 14K yellow gold, while the listing text says it's "crafted in 18k yellow gold". Ask Blue Nile which you'd actually receive for $935.
- metal:
- 14k Yellow Gold
- note:
- Setting price; center diamond sold separately
- return window:
- 60 days, free returns
Cathedral shoulders: Tapered Cathedral and Petite Cathedral
A cathedral setting generally raises the center stone on arched shoulders, so the diamond sits higher and shows more from the side. Blue Nile says the Tapered Cathedral's "contoured shoulders" frame the center diamond and that the ring has "subtly rounded inner edges for comfort". The Petite Cathedral gets one line: "Delicate cathedral shoulders add classic elegance to this petite solitaire engagement ring setting."
What separates them in this sample is the metal. The Tapered Cathedral is 14k yellow gold at $1,240; the Petite Cathedral is platinum at $1,635. Because the designs differ too, the gap between those prices doesn't tell you what platinum adds.
Skip a cathedral if you'd rather the stone sit low, say because you often catch rings on gloves or equipment. That's general advice about raised settings, not something Blue Nile says about these two.
- metal:
- 14k Yellow Gold
- note:
- Setting price; center diamond sold separately
- return window:
- 60 days, free returns
- metal:
- Platinum
- note:
- Setting price; center diamond sold separately
- return window:
- 60 days, free returns
A shaped band: Leaf
This is the one design here where the band itself is the point. Blue Nile says the shanks "gracefully wrap around the stone, forming an elegant leaf-inspired shape." At $1,275 it lists close to the Tapered Cathedral and the Bezel, so if you like the shape, price gives you no reason to pass on it. Planning to wear a wedding band beside it? Ask how a straight band sits against the wrapped shanks, because the listing doesn't say.
- metal:
- 14k Yellow Gold
- note:
- Setting price; center diamond sold separately
- return window:
- 60 days, free returns
The protective option: Bezel
Look here if you want the edge of the center diamond covered. A bezel generally surrounds the stone with a rim of metal instead of holding it with prongs, which shields the girdle from knocks and leaves nothing to snag. The trade-off is that less of the diamond's outline shows and less light enters from the side. Blue Nile's listing leans on sentiment rather than specifics, so ask customer service for the bezel height and band width. At $1,310 it's the highest-priced of the three mid-range yellow gold settings, though only by a small margin. Bezels also come up in our 2026 engagement ring trends piece.
- metal:
- 14k Yellow Gold
- note:
- Setting price; center diamond sold separately
- return window:
- 60 days, free returns
The statement band: Ridged Dome
You pay the most in the sample here, $2,065, and get the least description. The name tells you the band is domed and ridged; the listing itself only promises "brilliant bling and classic band". Nothing says whether the ridges are plain metal or carry accent stones, so ask rather than assume. It's the only setting in the sample whose name points to a textured band. If all you want is a plain solitaire, every other setting here lists for less.
- metal:
- 14k Yellow Gold
- note:
- Setting price; center diamond sold separately
- return window:
- 60 days, free returns
Does platinum cost more than yellow gold here?
Not in a way this sample can prove. Only one setting, the Petite Cathedral, is platinum. The other five are 14k yellow gold with a median of $1,275, and the Petite Cathedral at $1,635 sits above that. But it's a different design from all five, so the gap mixes the effect of the metal with the effect of the design.
For a clean answer, compare one design in two metals: open a setting on Blue Nile's site and switch the metal option to see what the same ring costs. Our platinum vs white gold guide covers how the two metals differ in wear and upkeep. To cross-check against another retailer, our Brilliant Earth solitaire settings comparison uses the same method.
What should you check with Blue Nile before you pay?
Most of these come down to gaps between what a product page shows and what the policy pages say. Blue Nile lists its customer service hours as 7 days a week, 5am-2am EST, so each one is a quick call.
- The return window. All six product pages list a longer return window than the return policy page, which says within 30 days from the shipment date. The policy also says the timeframe "begins when your order ships, not when it is delivered." Get the window you're counting on confirmed in writing.
- Free return limits. The policy says two complimentary return shipments are included per customer each year. Past that, you may have to arrange and pay for return shipping and insurance yourself.
- The warranty threshold. Blue Nile's lifetime warranty covers gold and platinum items with a purchase price of $1,000.00 or more against manufacturing defects. The Classic Comfort Fit setting alone lists at $935, so ask whether the setting and diamond count as one purchase price. The warranty excludes "lost, chipped or damaged diamonds or gemstones".
- Resizing. Blue Nile offers one free resize, up or down two sizes, within 6 months of purchase if the design permits. Getting the size right the first time is still the simplest route, and Blue Nile says its mailed ring sizers typically arrive within five to seven business days.
- Custom changes. Custom and made-to-order items can be changed or canceled within 24 hours of payment. Once customization or production has started, custom orders are non-refundable.
- Paperwork. Blue Nile's return policy puts the cost of replacing a missing diamond grading report at $150, so keep the report somewhere safe.
👍 Pros
- ✓All six settings were listed in stock, and Blue Nile says in-stock items typically process within one to three business days.
- ✓All six list above Blue Nile's threshold for overnight shipping.
- ✓The free resize gives you some room if the size turns out slightly off, provided the design permits it.
👎 Cons
- ✗The product pages and the return policy page disagree on the return window.
- ✗Free return shipments are capped per customer per year.
- ✗The warranty doesn't cover lost, chipped or damaged diamonds.
- ✗The Bezel and Ridged Dome listings say little about construction, and the Classic Comfort Fit's text contradicts its own name on gold karat.
- ✗The Fall Edit promotion (up to 30% Off Select Jewelry) is for select jewelry, and the listings don't say whether these settings qualify.
What happens with the diamond, and with an upgrade later?
Since every setting here is sold without a center stone, two Blue Nile programs matter more than they would for a finished ring. Blue Nile's price matching applies to colorless diamonds with a grading report issued within the last 2 years, and a matched price is honored for 48 hours. Those terms are written around diamonds and say nothing about settings, so ask before you assume the setting price can be matched.
The upgrade program's core terms are short:
- You may receive credit up to the original purchase price toward a new diamond priced at least twice the purchase price of your original diamond.
- In practice, the replacement has to cost at least double what you paid for the first diamond, so an upgrade is a real second purchase.
- Which diamonds qualify, and what happens to your setting, are details to get from Blue Nile in writing before you plan around an upgrade.
If you think you'll upgrade, ask whether the setting you're choosing can hold a larger stone before you buy it.
Our Blue Nile review covers the retailer in more depth. To compare settings across retailers, browse our engagement ring reviews.
Frequently asked questions
Does a Blue Nile solitaire ring price include the diamond?
No. All six solitaire listings in the 2026-10-19 sample were priced as settings, with the center diamond sold separately. You choose the diamond and pay for it on top of the setting price.
Which Blue Nile solitaire setting costs the least?
In the sample read on 2026-10-19, it was the Classic Comfort Fit Solitaire in 14K yellow gold (2.5mm) at $935, setting only. That's the lowest of the six listings in the sample, not necessarily the lowest across Blue Nile's whole range.
How long do you have to return a Blue Nile engagement ring?
Blue Nile's return policy page says within 30 days from the shipment date, and the clock starts when the order ships, not when it arrives. The product pages for these settings list a longer window, so confirm with Blue Nile which one applies before you buy. Items need to be unworn, and custom orders can't be refunded once customization or production has started.
Can Blue Nile resize a solitaire engagement ring?
Blue Nile offers one free resize, up or down two sizes, within 6 months of purchase, if the design permits. Not every design will qualify, so ask about the specific setting before you count on a resize.
Does a warranty cover a Blue Nile solitaire?
Blue Nile's limited lifetime warranty covers gold and platinum items with a purchase price of $1,000.00 or more against manufacturing defects, for as long as you own the jewelry. It doesn't cover lost, chipped or damaged diamonds.
Can you upgrade the diamond in a Blue Nile solitaire later?
Blue Nile runs a diamond upgrade program. You may receive credit up to the original purchase price toward a new diamond priced at least twice the purchase price of your original diamond. Ask Blue Nile which diamonds qualify and whether your current setting can take the new stone before you plan on it.
Sources and dates checked
Every figure in this article comes from one of these pages, read on the date shown. Check the retailer before you buy.
- Blue Nile return window: within 30 days from the shipment date. Return Policy | Blue Nile, checked .
- Blue Nile free resizing: one free resize, up or down two sizes, within 6 months of purchase. Return Policy | Blue Nile, checked .
- Blue Nile fee for missing diamond grading report: $150. Return Policy | Blue Nile, checked .
- Blue Nile custom orders refundability: non-refundable. Return Policy | Blue Nile, checked .
- Blue Nile promotion at time of capture: Up to 30% Off Select Jewelry. Return Policy | Blue Nile, checked .
- Blue Nile return window: 30 days. 30-Day Free Returns & Exchanges | Blue Nile, checked .
- Blue Nile custom order change/cancel window: 24 hours of payment. 30-Day Free Returns & Exchanges | Blue Nile, checked .
- Blue Nile free return shipments per year: Two complimentary return shipments. 30-Day Free Returns & Exchanges | Blue Nile, checked .
- Blue Nile customer service hours: 7 days a week, 5am-2am EST. 30-Day Free Returns & Exchanges | Blue Nile, checked .
- Blue Nile lifetime warranty minimum purchase price: $1,000.00 or more. Blue Nile Warranty | Limited Lifetime Jewelry Protection, checked .
- Blue Nile warranty excludes diamonds and gemstones: Lost, chipped or damaged diamonds or gemstones. Blue Nile Warranty | Limited Lifetime Jewelry Protection, checked .
- Blue Nile shipping speed for orders over $500: overnight. Free, Secure Shipping | Blue Nile Jewelry Delivery, checked .
- Blue Nile in-stock processing time: one to three business days. Free, Secure Shipping | Blue Nile Jewelry Delivery, checked .
- Blue Nile ring sizer delivery time: five to seven business days. Free, Secure Shipping | Blue Nile Jewelry Delivery, checked .
- Blue Nile upgrade minimum new diamond price: at least twice the purchase price of your original diamond. Diamond Upgrade Program | Blue Nile, checked .
- Blue Nile upgrade credit amount: up to the original purchase price. Diamond Upgrade Program | Blue Nile, checked .
- Blue Nile matched price honored duration: 48 hours. Diamond Price Match Guarantee | Blue Nile Best Diamond Price, checked .
- Blue Nile price match grading report age limit: within the last 2 years. Diamond Price Match Guarantee | Blue Nile Best Diamond Price, checked .
- Blue Nile listed price of Classic Comfort Fit Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold (2.5mm): $935. Classic Comfort Fit Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold (2.5mm) at Blue Nile, checked .
- Blue Nile listed price of Tapered Cathedral Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold: $1,240. Tapered Cathedral Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold at Blue Nile, checked .
- Blue Nile listed price of Leaf Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14k Yellow Gold: $1,275. Leaf Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14k Yellow Gold at Blue Nile, checked .
- Blue Nile listed price of Bezel Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold: $1,310. Bezel Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold at Blue Nile, checked .
- Blue Nile listed price of Petite Cathedral Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum: $1,635. Petite Cathedral Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum at Blue Nile, checked .
- Blue Nile listed price of Ridged Dome Solitaire Engagement Ring In 14K Yellow Gold: $2,065. Ridged Dome Solitaire Engagement Ring In 14K Yellow Gold at Blue Nile, checked .
- Blue Nile Solitaire engagement rings: lowest listed price in the sample: $935. Blue Nile Solitaire engagement rings listings, checked .
- Blue Nile Solitaire engagement rings: median listed price in the sample: $1,293. Blue Nile Solitaire engagement rings listings, checked .
- Blue Nile Solitaire engagement rings: highest listed price in the sample: $2,065. Blue Nile Solitaire engagement rings listings, checked .
- Blue Nile Solitaire engagement rings: median listed price in the sample (14k Yellow Gold): $1,275. Blue Nile Solitaire engagement rings listings, checked .