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Engagement Ring·Made in Australia

Carina – Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Gold

★★★★★ ·Hand-finished ·Lifetime warranty
From $3,359 AUD

Currently configured: 18ct White Gold · Natural pavé

Hand-finished in our Australian workshop. Choose your metal, your pavé diamond type, your centre stone shape and your ring size below. Your centre diamond is chosen at Step 2. Read the full story ↓

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Choose your metal
18ct White Gold
How to choose your metal

Every option is hand-finished in our Australian workshop. The difference comes down to purity, weight and longevity.

  • 950 platinum · 95% pure · Naturally white and hypoallergenic. Never needs plating. The densest metal we work with, so it feels heaviest on the hand. Most enduring choice for daily wear.
  • 18ct gold · 75% pure gold · The traditional standard for fine Australian jewellery. Richer colour, heftier feel. Our recommendation for engagement rings and heirloom pieces.
  • 14ct gold · 58% pure gold · Slightly harder alloy than 18ct, priced a step below. A practical middle ground when durability matters as much as purity.
  • 9ct gold · 37.5% pure gold · The hardest gold in the range and the most affordable. Ideal for everyday chains, pendants and pieces that take heavier knocks.

On colour

  • Yellow gold deepens naturally with age and needs no plating.
  • White gold is rhodium-plated for its bright finish. Re-plate every 2 to 3 years at our workshop.
  • Rose gold deepens slightly with wear. No plating needed.

Which to pick if...

  • Wedding ring worn daily: 950 platinum
  • Engagement ring: 18ct gold, or platinum if you want maximum enduring wear
  • Everyday chain or pendant: 9ct for durability, 18ct for finer finish
  • Sensitive skin: platinum or high-karat yellow gold (avoid rhodium-plated white gold if you react to nickel; some rose gold alloys can react to copper sensitivity)
14ct
18ct
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Choose your pavé diamonds
Natural
Natural vs Lab
Natural and lab-grown, both are real diamonds.

Same crystal structure, same hardness, same brilliance. The difference is origin.

  • Natural diamonds, formed deep in the earth over billions of years. Retain resale value longer.
  • Lab-grown diamonds, grown above ground in months, chemically identical. Often lets you fit a larger or higher-grade stone within the same budget.
iThis choice applies to the 18 - 24 pavé diamonds on this setting (0.16 - 0.28ct total). Your centre diamond, natural or lab, is chosen separately in Step 2.
3
Choose centre diamond shape
Cushion
Recommended centre carat for Cushion: 0.51.6ct
4
Choose your ring size
Not selected yet

Standard pricing for sizes F – O. Larger sizes available with a sizing fee.

Setting 18ct White Gold $3,359
Your centre diamond Chosen in Step 2
Ring so far $3,359 + centre
Choose your centre diamond
Want to customise this design?

Our master jeweller creates custom designs, from subtle modifications to fully bespoke pieces.

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Ships by
Monday 5 October 2026
Every ring is hand-finished to order. Allow six weeks from order confirmation. Need it sooner? Talk to us about priority craft.
GIA & IGI Certified
Lifetime Warranty
Free Insured Shipping
14-Day Returns
Made in Australia
The Pavé Diamonds

The stones around your centre.

The Carina – Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Gold is set with 18 - 24 small round brilliants, each fitted individually by hand. Same MYD light-performance standard as your centre stone.

18 - 24
Pavé Diamonds
0.16 - 0.28ct
Total Weight (T.W.)
Round
Stone Shape
Micro Claw
Setting Type
Colour and clarity change with your pavé choice
Weight, count, shape and setting stay the same. Only the two specs below shift.
Natural pavé Your choice
ColourF to G
ClarityVS
Stone typeNatural
vs
Lab-grown pavé Your choice
ColourD to E
ClarityVS
Stone typeLab-grown
Both grades exceed what the eye can tell apart. Toggle the choice above in your configurator to switch.

Romantic Brilliance, Timeless Glow
The Carina Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring is a celebration of everlasting love — a design that beautifully merges vintage charm with modern sophistication. Crafted in your choice of 18ct or 14ct white, yellow, or rose gold, this ring embodies warmth, romance, and refined luxury.

A Halo of Light That Captures Every Heart
Designed to showcase a GIA-certified cushion cut centre diamond of your choice, the Carina features a halo of claw-set round brilliant accent diamonds that delicately surround the centre stone. The halo enhances the diamond’s natural brilliance, adding breathtaking sparkle and the illusion of a larger carat size. Each accent diamond is carefully selected for its colour and clarity, totalling approximately 0.35 carats, to create a radiant and harmonious glow from every angle.

Choose Your Perfect Diamond
The displayed price is for the ring setting and halo accent diamonds only. Once you select this setting, you’ll be guided to our exclusive diamond database to choose your GIA-certified natural or lab grown centre diamond — available in a range of carat sizes, colours, and clarities. Whether you envision a 1.00 ct or 3.00 ct cushion cut, each diamond is independently graded, laser-inscribed, and hand-matched for exceptional beauty and value.

Crafted for a Lifetime of Elegance
Every Carina ring is hand-finished by Monroe Yorke Diamonds’ master jewellers with meticulous attention to proportion, balance, and detail. The refined halo design enhances the romantic cushion silhouette, while the sleek gold band ensures everyday comfort. Choose white gold for its cool, modern brilliance; yellow gold for a timeless, sun-kissed glow; or rose gold for a soft, romantic blush.

Exceptional Craftsmanship, Lifetime Promise
Each piece is crafted to perfection and covered by our lifetime warranty, a promise of enduring craftsmanship and lasting beauty. The Carina’s graceful silhouette and dazzling halo make it an unforgettable expression of love, designed to shine forever.

Product Details:

  • Metal Options: 18ct or 14ct White Gold, Yellow Gold, or Rose Gold

  • Setting Style: Cushion-Shaped Halo with Four-Prong Centre Mount

  • Centre Stone: Cushion Cut (Selected Separately)

  • Accent Diamonds: Round Brilliant Cut

  • Accent Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.35 carats total

  • Certification: Centre Diamond GIA Certified (Natural or Lab Grown)

  • Band Width: Approx. 2.1 mm

  • Customisable: Also available in 950 Platinum

Our Diamond Standard

Cut for perfect light return.

The single standard every diamond we set has to meet, whether it's your centre stone or an accent.

Excellent cut

Excellent cut natural or Ideal cut lab. The single most important factor in how a diamond returns light. A great cut in a modest colour outperforms a poor cut in a top colour every time.

Symmetry & polish

Excellent symmetry, excellent polish. The finishing decisions the cutter makes after the cut is done. Determines whether the light comes out clean or scattered.

No fluorescence

None or Faint only. Strong fluorescence can make a diamond look milky or hazy in daylight. We hand-select stones with clean fluor grading.

Colour, honest

D to G natural. D to E lab-grown. The colour range where a diamond reads white to the naked eye without paying for grades you cannot see.

Hand-finished · Australia

Six stages, six weeks.

The process every ring goes through, in our Australian workshop.

01

Design lock

CAD file locked, dimensions verified against your ring size and centre stone spec.
02

Cast

The setting is cast from your chosen 14ct, 18ct or platinum alloy. One casting per ring.
03

Set the stones

Any accent diamonds are set individually, checked under 10x loupe between each.
04

Set the centre

Your GIA or IGI diamond seated into the mount. Prongs tightened, gaps checked.
05

Polish & finish

Every surface polished to mirror, every edge softened by hand.
06

QC & ship

Full quality check against the design brief, then insured overnight courier to your door.
Reviews

What people say about us.

★★★★★

"Sean was great to deal with. Professional, knowledgeable, and followed through with exactly what he promised. The quality of the ring is excellent and my fiancé and I are thrilled. I would highly recommend Monroe Yorke."

Steve Gilbey · Verified purchase
Common Questions

Your questions, answered.

Ring information reviewed August 2026

Why is the centre diamond bought separately?

Two reasons. Choice, the centre diamond is the single biggest variable in the ring's final look and price. Buying setting and diamond as one bundle means compromising on one to save on the other. This way you match the diamond exactly to your budget, taste, and the recipient's preference.

And speed, the setting can start being made the moment you order Step 1, while you take your time choosing the diamond.

Why do larger ring sizes cost extra?

More precious metal, more setting time. Sizes above the standard range use noticeably more gold or platinum and need extra finishing hours to keep proportions right. The exact supplement shows next to the size the moment you select it, and again as its own line in the running total.

What if I pick the wrong centre shape now?

You can change it up until you commit to a specific diamond in Step 2. Your shape choice on this page pre-filters the diamond search to speed things up. If you land on the search and change your mind, change the filter and the setting adapts.

Can I mix natural and lab-grown diamonds?

Yes. Your centre diamond can be natural or lab-grown regardless of any accent diamonds on the setting. All combinations are supported.

Can I see this ring in person?

Yes. Book a private appointment at any of our four Australian showrooms, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth.

How long from order to delivery?

Six weeks from the moment your order is confirmed. Includes the six workshop stages plus insured overnight shipping.

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