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Engagement Ring·Made in Australia

Danae – Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring with Shoulder Diamonds

★★★★★ ·Hand-finished ·Lifetime warranty
From $2,959 AUD

Currently configured: 14ct 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
14ct 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 14 pavé diamonds on this setting (0.28ct total). Your centre diamond, natural or lab, is chosen separately in Step 2.
3
Choose centre diamond shape
Round
Recommended centre carat for Round: 0.55.1ct
4
Choose your ring size
Not selected yet

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

Setting 14ct White Gold $2,959
Your centre diamond Chosen in Step 2
Ring so far $2,959 + 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
Thursday 10 September 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 Danae – Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring with Shoulder Diamonds is set with 14 small round brilliants, each fitted individually by hand. Same MYD light-performance standard as your centre stone.

14
Pavé Diamonds
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.

A Modern Classic, Defined by Timeless Grace

The Danae Engagement Ring is a celebration of refined simplicity and radiant beauty. Designed for the modern romantic, this timeless creation features a captivating GIA-certified round brilliant diamond as its centrepiece — a stone admired for its perfect symmetry, brilliance, and fire.

Gracefully flowing from the centre, the shoulders of the band are adorned with precision-set accent diamonds, creating a seamless river of sparkle that enhances the central diamond’s glow. Every facet of the Danae is crafted to capture and reflect light from every angle, offering a perfect balance between elegance and brilliance.

Available in 14ct or 18ct gold, the Danae ring can be crafted in your choice of:

  • White Gold – Sleek and timeless, exuding understated sophistication.

  • Yellow Gold – Classic warmth and golden radiance.

  • Rose Gold – Romantic and contemporary, with a soft, feminine charm.

Expertly hand-finished in Australia, this ring embodies Monroe Yorke’s philosophy — luxury that lasts a lifetime, beauty that never fades.


Key Features

  • Available Metals: 14ct & 18ct White, Yellow, or Rose Gold.

  • Centre Diamond: Not included. Choose your preferred GIA-certified round brilliant diamond (natural or lab-grown).

  • Accent Diamonds: Pavé-set shoulder diamonds for continuous sparkle.

  • Setting: Classic four-claw solitaire with diamond-set shoulders.

  • Craftsmanship: Designed and hand-finished in Australia by Monroe Yorke Diamonds.


Simply Breathtaking in Every Detail

The Danae Gold Engagement Ring blends timeless design with luminous brilliance — a piece that speaks of eternal love and enduring elegance. Perfectly balanced, infinitely captivating, and forever beautiful.

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 July 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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