Engagement Rings & Weddings
The Edgy Allure of Kite Cut Engagement Rings
By Kristen Shirley, Updated May 30, 2025
The unique kite shaped diamond will make your engagement ring stand out from the crowd.
Eva Fehren The Pink Warrior, Price Upon Request, evafehren.com
The kite-shaped diamond is a perfect choice for brides looking for an unusual, fancy-shaped diamond engagement ring. Its elongated silhouette and angular edges offer a bold, modern alternative to traditional cuts. With their rare presence and architectural elegance, kite cut engagement rings are quickly becoming the style to watch—especially among designers who specialize in custom and alternative bridal.
Ahead, discover what makes this striking shape so special and where to shop the most beautiful kite cut engagement rings.
What Is a Kite Shaped Diamond?
As their name suggests, these diamonds look like a traditional kite, flying high in the sky. They usually have four straight edges: two short and two long. But kite-shaped diamonds can vary dramatically depending on the cut.
Elongated kite-shaped diamonds might look a bit like shield-cut diamonds, while others look exactly like a kite we might have flown during childhood. Some are more symmetrical, and others have a more diamond-like silhouette. This geometric diamond cut is relatively flat and can appear larger than its carat weight due to its elongated shape that covers more of the finger, so it’s great for brides looking for a larger appearance but on a budget.
Editor’s Note: While kite-shaped diamonds are rare overall, they tend to be more commonly found in natural diamonds than in lab-grown diamonds. Natural diamonds are often used in bespoke or artisanal designs, where unique fancy cuts like kites are favored. This is especially true for salt-and-pepper diamonds, which are typically natural and feature visible inclusions that add character and contrast—making them an ideal match for the geometric, edgy look of a kite cut engagement ring. Lab-grown diamonds, by contrast, are usually cut into more conventional shapes like round or oval, as they are mass-produced.
Meet the Expert
- Rachel Boston is an East London-based jewelry designer who launched her eponymous brand in 2012.
- Specializing in alternative bridal and bespoke jewelry, Rachel Boston graduated in Jewelry Design from Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design before continuing her studies at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in New York, where she received her diploma in Diamond Grading.
Why Are Kite Shaped Diamonds Unique?
Rachel Boston, a London-based jewelry designer, loves working with this unique shape. “The appeal of kite diamonds is two-fold for me. I like that they’re quite an uncommon and unique shape. It’s always fun and stimulating to work on designs that already have the point of difference that a truly unusual diamond shape brings to the table,” she tells Only Natural Diamonds.
“The second is that they are actually quite versatile. They have a graphic quality that lends itself really well for use as side stones, as well as being an original choice for something more classic like a solitaire or a flush-set signet,” says Boston. “Its elongated shape also means it’s a great contender for more graphic band styles, like double or asymmetrical bands. It’s a shape that works really effortlessly in a variety of designs.”
Where to Buy a Kite Cut Engagement Ring
Since kite-shaped diamonds are uncommon, you might not find the piece you are looking for in a jewelry store. However, many jewelry designers create bespoke engagement rings and can source kite-shaped diamonds for you. So, if you love a particular designer’s style but don’t see kites in their repertoire, don’t hesitate to reach out to see if they can create the bespoke kite cut engagement ring of your dreams.
Designer Kite Cut Engagement Rings to Know
From minimalist masterpieces to bold, architectural settings, these designers are reimagining kite shaped diamonds in striking new ways. Whether you’re drawn to salt-and-pepper stones, geometric three-stone silhouettes, or floating open rings, these standout pieces prove the shape’s endless versatility. Ahead, discover five designers crafting some of the most compelling kite cut engagement rings today.
Eva Fehren’s Kite Cut Engagement Ring Options
Eva Fehren is known for her frequent use of unique fancy-shaped diamonds, so it’s no surprise that she makes beautiful kite cut engagement rings. The Pink Warrior features an elongated kite-shaped diamond on a white pavé diamond band. The diamond is 2.51 carats, and a fancy brownish-pink color, which is accented by the warm 18K rose gold setting. Two rows of diamonds surround the sides of the setting beneath the diamond so it sparkles from all angles. The diamond is secured by curved rose gold prongs that look like claws from above.
Rachel Boston’s Kite Cut Engagement Ring Options
Salt-and-pepper diamonds make a kite cut engagement ring even more unusual. Rachel Boston specializes in this rare combination, sourcing a huge range of kite-shaped diamonds for her bespoke engagement rings. Due to the naturally occurring salt and pepper markings, each one is truly one of a kind. The X-Maat ring features a .46-carat kite-shaped diamond with a pavé white diamond band in an 18K white gold setting. Boston crafts her rings with or without a halo of diamonds surrounding the center stone. If you’re looking for a larger look, opt for the halo.
Kite Cut Engagement Rings from Shane Co.
We love the ethereal beauty of this salt-and-pepper diamond in the east-west kite shaped diamond ring from Shane Co. The “pepper” inside the stones gives it a look reminiscent of clouds in the sky, an appropriate aesthetic for a kite-shaped diamond. The diamond is wedged between a pair of classic natural diamond accents, available in romantic 14-karat white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold.
Ashley Zhang’s Kite Cut Engagement Ring Options
This very unique three-stone ring from Ashley Zhang pairs two unique cuts: lozenge and kites. It has a 1.02-carat step-cut center stone flanked by two kite-shaped diamond accents. The geometric combination is quite graphic. The three diamonds have minimal metal settings, so they almost appear to be floating. The step cuts of the central stone also let you see straight through the diamond, giving it an even more airy appearance. The glittering kite-shaped accent stones add sparkle on both sides.
Jemma Wynne’s Kite Cut Engagement Ring Options
Jemma Wynne is known for its stunning open rings that pair different diamonds. They might have different cuts, pair a fancy-colored diamond with a white diamond, or be set in different orientations. In this toi et moi ring, two kite-shaped diamonds fly in opposite directions. Both are bezel-set in warm yellow gold, which gives the ring a balanced look despite the different orientations of the diamonds. The gorgeous ring has 1.5 carats of diamonds.
