An emerald cut centre, framed by two tapered baguettes
The Envy is a three-stone engagement ring done classically. Emerald-cut centre diamond in the middle, two tapered baguette diamonds on either side, an 18ct or 14ct gold band that holds the three stones in a single quiet line across the finger. Past, present, future, in the cleanest possible form.
What sets this design apart from most trilogies is the baguette shape on the sides. Most three-stone rings use round brilliants or smaller emerald cuts on the sides, which read as smaller versions of the centre. Tapered baguettes read as architectural lines pointing toward the centre. The eye reads the geometry before it counts the diamonds. The centre stone gets more visual real estate than it does in a same-shape trilogy.
Choose 14ct gold (slightly harder-wearing, paler colour) or 18ct (richer colour, classical engagement ring weight) in white, yellow or rose. The white gold reads cleanest against the diamonds at all three positions. The yellow gold flatters slightly warmer centre stones if you've gone with a G to H colour grade. The rose gold is the less expected choice and the one a small minority of our customers go for.
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.
Who this ring is for
You like the idea of a trilogy but you don't want three round brilliants. You're drawn to the geometric line that the baguette shapes create. You probably also like architecture, or interiors, or design objects in general. This ring rewards considered taste.
If you want a three-stone ring with three emerald cuts (heavier presence, more diamond visible) look at the Aspen Platinum Emerald Trilogy. If you want a simpler solitaire emerald cut, look at the Lenore.
Compatible with these diamond shapes
The Envy - Emerald Cut and Tapered Baguette Three Stone Ring was designed around the emerald 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.
