An emerald cut, raised and left alone
Lenore is a true solitaire: four claws, no halo, no accents on the shoulders, nothing competing with the centre diamond. The head lifts the emerald cut clear of the band so light reaches the stone from the sides as well as the top, and the long step-cut facets flash as the hand moves rather than sparkling the way a round brilliant does.
This is the setting only. You choose the centre diamond yourself from our live inventory, natural or lab grown, GIA or IGI certified, and we set it for you. The 2.2mm flat band has softly rounded edges and is polished smooth, comfortable to wear every day.
Available in 14ct or 18ct white, yellow or rose gold, or 950 platinum. 14ct is harder and takes daily wear slightly better. 18ct holds richer colour and is what most of our customers choose. Platinum is heavier on the hand and white the whole way through, so it never needs re-plating.
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.
Lenore or Skye?
Both are four claw emerald cut solitaires. Lenore raises the diamond on a flat band and was designed around a larger centre stone. Skye sits it low on a slim round band, closer to the finger and less likely to catch.
The same design with a lab grown centre diamond already set is on the Lenore lab grown page.
Compatible with these diamond shapes
The Lenore - Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring with Raised Setting 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.
