The Story

Crafted with intention.

The Briar bezel solitaire — paired with our certified Signature lab grown diamond. The polished bezel encloses the oval stone in a single seamless curve, set low against a slender band. Clean lines. Modern proportions. A ring that gets out of the way of the diamond.

Monroe Yorke Signature Diamond

Every centre diamond is IDEAL cut, IGI certified, D colour, VVS2 clarity — the highest performance grade for fire and brilliance. Choose your carat (1ct through 10ct) and your metal, and we'll create the ring in our Sydney workshop.

  • Includes a Monroe Yorke Signature lab grown diamond
  • IGI certified · D colour · VVS2 clarity · IDEAL cut
  • Hand-finished in Sydney
  • Lifetime warranty
  • Complimentary insured shipping
  • 14-day returns

The Briar setting

  • Profile height: 6.90mm
  • Bezel thickness: 1.50mm
  • Band width at top: 1.50mm
  • Band thickness at base: 1.40mm
What's Included

Every diamond detail.

Every Signature ring is a complete piece. The centre diamond is included in the price — pre-selected by our Sydney workshop and IGI graded for you to verify.

Centre Diamond

Signature
1ct
D (colourless)
VVS2 (eye-clean)
IGI (International Gemological Institute)
Oval
Ideal
4 Claw
Lab Grown Diamond

Side Diamonds

Included
0.30ct (CT. T.W.)
16
D/E (colourless)
VS (eye-clean)
Lab Grown Diamond
White
Round
Micro Claw
The Anatomy of This Ring

Every detail, deliberately considered.

From the centre stone to the band's profile, each element of this ring is hand-finished in our Sydney workshop. Hover any callout below to learn more about that detail.

Centre Stone

1ct Oval

IGI-certified lab grown diamond. D colour, VVS2 clarity, Ideal cut.

Setting

Four-prong solitaire

Lifts the stone for maximum light return and minimal metal between you and the diamond.

Anatomy of the Briar — Oval Bezel Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Ring engagement ring
Band

Half-round band

1.8mm wide half-round band, polished smooth, comfortable to wear every day.

Metal

Solid 10ct White Gold

Pure, dense, beautiful. We never plate — every Monroe Yorke ring is made from a solid precious metal ingot.

Lab Grown vs Mined

Same fire. Same hardness. Smaller footprint.

A lab grown diamond is a real diamond — chemically and optically identical to a mined one. The difference is origin, environmental impact, and how far your budget stretches.

Lab GrownThis Ring
Mined
Composition
Pure carbon, crystallised
Pure carbon, crystallised
Hardness
10 on the Mohs scale
10 on the Mohs scale
Brilliance & Fire
Identical — visually indistinguishable
Identical — visually indistinguishable
Origin
Grown above ground in weeks under high pressure, replicating the same crystal-growth conditions as nature.
Formed deep in the earth over billions of years, then mined.
Certification
IGI graded · same 4Cs
GIA / IGI graded · same 4Cs
Environmental Footprint
Lower — partners use renewable energy
Higher — extractive mining
Resale Value
Lower secondary-market retention than mined.
Higher long-term retention.
Crafted by hand

Made in our Sydney workshop.

An engagement ring is the only piece of jewellery most people will wear every day for the rest of their lives. That's a long time to wear something — so it has to be made properly. Every Monroe Yorke ring is crafted by hand, by a Master Jeweller, in our Sydney atelier.

We start with a recycled gold or platinum ingot, hand-shape the band, then a Quality Control Specialist places each diamond by hand under magnification. The centre stone is checked for fit, the prongs are formed and burnished, and the ring is polished to a mirror finish before its final inspection.

The result is a ring you can wear gardening, swimming, sleeping, and signing important papers — and still feel beautiful in twenty years. That's our definition of an engagement ring done properly.

Read more on craftsmanship
Pair It With

Wedding bands that sit flush.

Designed to nest perfectly against this solitaire. All available in matching metals, in both lab grown and natural diamond options.

Lifetime Warranty

Manufacturing defects covered, forever. Free resizing within the first 12 months and a complimentary clean and polish whenever your ring needs it.

14-Day Returns

Not the right fit? Return for a full refund within 14 days — no questions asked. We want you confident in your choice.

Free Insured Shipping

Every order ships free across Australia, fully insured until you sign for it personally. Signature required for delivery.

Conflict-Free Diamonds

Every stone — lab grown and natural — verified ethically sourced. Lab grown diamonds use a fraction of the energy and water of mined.

Real customers · Verified reviews

Loved by 5,000+ couples across Australia.

Rated 4.9/5 across hundreds of reviews. Here's what some of our customers say.

“I cannot believe this is lab grown. The fire is unreal. Got the 2ct round in 18ct white gold and it looks twice the size for half the price. The team in Sydney were incredible to deal with.”

Eliza M. · Sydney · Verified buyer

“I proposed last Saturday — she cried. Then she Googled the diamond and called me to ask why it was so affordable. The IGI certificate explained everything. Genuinely beautiful ring.”

Tom R. · Melbourne · Verified buyer

“Custom modifications were quick and easy — they added milgrain detail to the band without inflating the price. Six weeks from order to delivery exactly as promised. Heirloom-quality piece.”

Amelia & Jake · Brisbane · Verified buyer
FAQ

Questions worth asking.

Yes — they're chemically, physically and optically identical to mined diamonds. They have the same 10/10 hardness, the same brilliance, the same fire. They're tested and certified by the same gemological institutes (IGI, GIA). The only difference is that they're grown above ground in a controlled environment over weeks, instead of formed underground over billions of years.
Lab grown diamonds skip the multi-billion-year geological process, the extractive mining, and several intermediate steps in the supply chain. The result is a stone of equivalent (or higher) grade at typically 40-60% less than a mined equivalent. You can either buy a much larger stone for the same budget, or pocket the difference and have a beautiful ring at a more accessible price.
Yes — your Monroe Yorke ring includes complimentary resizing within the first 12 months. Solitaire and halo settings can typically be resized up or down by 2 sizes safely. We recommend ordering a complimentary ring sizer first (free, ships in 2-3 days) so you nail it first time.
Every ring is hand-finished to order in our Sydney workshop. Standard lead time is 42 days from order confirmation — that includes sourcing the centre diamond, fabricating the setting, setting the stone, and final inspection. If you need it sooner for a specific date, contact us about priority craft options.
We hope this isn't relevant — but our 14-day return policy applies to engagement rings. Return for a full refund within 14 days, no questions asked. After 14 days, we'll happily help with a custom redesign credit if circumstances change.
Yes. We have showrooms in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Book a complimentary 30-minute consultation and we'll have your design ready to view (or a comparable piece), plus loose diamonds in your shortlisted size and shape so you can see exactly what you're buying. Walk-ins welcome too.
Engagement Ring Resources

First time? We'll guide you through.

From the 4Cs to choosing the right metal, our Sydney master jewellers have written a complete buying guide that walks you through every decision.

Ready to design your ring?

Customise this design, talk to a master jeweller, or visit one of our showrooms across Australia. Every option, every step, made simple.

$2,779 Briar — Oval Bezel Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Ring