Daylin Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

Six claws hold a diamond more securely than four

For most engagement rings between half a carat and a carat and a half, four claws are enough. Once the centre stone moves past 1.5 carats, the maths starts to shift. The diamond is heavier, the lever arm at the top of each claw is longer, the metal has to work harder to keep the stone in place after years of wear. Six claws split the load. That's the only reason this ring exists.

The Daylin is the most classical 6-claw setting we make. The claws are slim and equally spaced, sitting at sixty-degree intervals around the centre stone. The band is rounded, fractionally taller than the Maria's, which gives the claws their proper anchoring depth. Nothing else is happening on this ring. It is solitaire, deliberately.

Choose 14ct gold (slightly harder, paler colour) or 18ct (richer colour, slightly softer) in white, yellow or rose. The 14ct white gold at $2,269 is the most wearable everyday option. The 18ct yellow gold at $2,779 is the most traditional engagement ring colour. If you want platinum, the Daylin Platinum is the same design in 950 platinum at $2,959.

Every Monroe Yorke ring goes through ten distinct stages over four to eight weeks. Design refinement. Three-dimensional modelling. Casting. Stone sourcing. Cleaning. Polishing. Setting. About eight hours of bench-level finishing. Quality control. And the final approval our master jeweller signs off himself. Made in Australia, ten stages, no shortcuts.

The setting starts at $2,269. Your centre diamond is priced separately, GIA or IGI certified, chosen in step two.

Who this ring is for

You want a solitaire and your centre diamond is in the 1.5 carat to 3 carat range. The six claws give you better long-term stone security than a four-claw setting at this size. If your centre is below 1.5ct, the Maria 4-claw at $1,995 is the cleaner-looking option.

The 6-claw design also reads as a slightly larger centre stone than the same diamond in a 4-claw, because the claws frame the diamond's edges from more angles. Customers who choose 6-claw often tell us their friends ask what carat the centre is, then double the answer.

Compatible with these diamond shapes

The Daylin Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring was designed around the round cut. The shapes below fit the centre mount without modification. Every centre diamond is GIA certified (natural) or IGI certified (lab-grown). Want a different shape? Ask us about a bespoke variant.

What comes with your ring

• Independent grading certificate for the centre diamond, GIA (natural) or IGI (lab-grown)
• Free insured shipping anywhere in Australia
• 14-day return window, no questions, full refund
• Complimentary resize within 60 days of delivery
• Lifetime warranty on the workmanship, including free re-tipping, polishing, and inspection
• Signature Monroe Yorke presentation box, engraved with your initials on request
• Kimberley Process conflict-free chain-of-custody documentation
• Priority appointment access at any of our four Australian showrooms for lifetime inspection every 12 to 18 months

Care & warranty

Everyday wear

Your ring is hand-finished for daily wear. Take it off for the gym, contact sports, gardening, and heavy manual work. Diamonds are the hardest natural material but can chip on impact against another diamond or a metal surface. Chlorine from pools accelerates gold's oxidation over years, rinse the ring after swimming.

Cleaning at home

Weekly: warm water, a drop of mild dish soap, a soft toothbrush, and pat dry. Focus on the underside of the centre diamond and behind the setting, where skin oils collect and dull the light return.

Professional maintenance

Every 12 to 18 months at any of our four showrooms. Included in the lifetime warranty at no cost. We ultrasonic-clean, re-tip any worn prongs, polish the band, and inspect the setting under 10x loupe.

Resize policy

Complimentary resize within 60 days of delivery. After 60 days, resizes are $180 within Australia (we cover return shipping both ways). Turnaround is five to seven business days.

Warranty scope

Lifetime warranty covers workmanship, prong integrity, and metal wear. Does not cover accidental damage, loss, theft, or wear from harsh chemicals. Every warranty claim starts with a free inspection at any of our four showrooms or by mail-in.