The Story

Crafted with intention.

Four carats is the size where a ring stops being noticed and starts being mentioned. Clover is built for that. A 4 carat round brilliant lab grown diamond sits high in a polished four-claw setting, with sixteen smaller round brilliants set along the band so the light keeps running down the finger instead of stopping at the centre.

The centre stone

Clover is set with a Monroe Yorke Signature Diamond, individually certified by IGI and laser inscribed with its report number.

  • 4.0 carat round brilliant
  • D colour, the highest colourless grade
  • VVS2 clarity, meaning nothing you can find at 10x magnification
  • Ideal cut, the top cut grade a round brilliant can hold

Cut is what makes it bright

Most diamonds on the market are cut to hold weight. Deepen the pavilion a little and the stone keeps more of the rough, which means more carats to sell. It also means light drops out through the bottom of the stone instead of coming back to your eye. Bigger on paper, duller in the hand.

We don't take those. Every Monroe Yorke Signature Diamond, natural or lab grown, is hand-selected against a strict light-performance standard. Excellent cut by GIA, Ideal by IGI, and nothing lower gets in. Cut for perfect light return, so the light that goes into the stone comes back out to your eye instead of leaking through the bottom.

You notice it at four carats more than anywhere else. A stone this wide gives the eye time to settle into it, so a Clover shines brighter than the diamond next to it, on any finger and in any light.

Metals

Clover is made in 18ct white gold, 18ct yellow gold, 18ct rose gold, or 950 platinum. White gold and platinum read almost the same on the hand, so if you are choosing between them it usually comes down to weight and feel rather than colour.

What sets the price

Two things move the price on a ring like this. The centre stone is most of it, and a lab grown diamond costs considerably less than a natural diamond of the same weight and grade. It is the same material, cut to the same standard and graded by the same laboratories. What you are not paying for is rarity.

Metal choice shifts the figure by a smaller amount. Platinum is denser than gold, so the same ring takes more of it, and it prices accordingly. Ring size moves it slightly too, since a larger band carries more metal and more accent stones.

Made to order in our Australian workshop

We don't keep Clover on a shelf. Each one is made to order in our Australian workshop, which takes around six weeks. It arrives with our Lifetime Warranty and free insured shipping anywhere in Australia.

Specifications

  • Centre stone: Monroe Yorke Signature Diamond, round brilliant, 4.0ct
  • Accent band: 0.30ct total, 16 round brilliant lab grown diamonds, D/E colour, VS clarity, micro claw set
  • Total carat weight: 4.30ct
  • Setting: four-claw centre with diamond accent band
  • Metals: 18ct white, yellow or rose gold, or 950 platinum
  • Certification: IGI individually certified, D colour, VVS2 clarity, Ideal cut, laser inscribed
  • Made: to order in our Australian workshop, around six weeks
  • Warranty: Lifetime Warranty included
  • Shipping: free insured shipping Australia wide
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
Selected on the ring
D (colourless)
VVS2 (eye-clean)
IGI (International Gemological Institute)
Round Brilliant
Ideal
4 Claw
Lab Grown Diamond

Side Diamonds

Included
0.30ct (CT. T.W.)
16
D/E (colourless)
VS
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 Round Brilliant

Lab-grown, IGI-certified, D colour, VVS2 clarity, Ideal cut round brilliant.

Setting

Pavé solitaire

A polished four-claw setting elevates the 4 carat round brilliant centre stone, while sixteen micro claw-set round brilliants are scattered along the band for continuous sparkle from every angle.

Anatomy of the Clover - Make a Statement.  4.0 Carat Round Diamond. Lab Grown engagement ring
Band

Pavé band

2.2mm wide pavé band, polished smooth, comfortable to wear every day.

Metal

Solid 18ct 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.

Master jeweller crafting an engagement ring in the Monroe Yorke 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. Complimentary first resize within 60 days of delivery 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 60 days of delivery. 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.

$12,295 Clover - Make a Statement. 4.0 Carat Round Diamond. Lab Grown