The Story

Crafted with intention.

Crafted with unwavering attention to detail and designed to capture the essence of enduring love, our astonishing 2 carat diamond solitaire engagement ring is a symbol of promise that echoes the depths of your affection.

Key Features of the Maria Engagement Ring:

    • Diamond: The centrepiece of this alluring ring is a 2 carat round lab grown diamond, impeccably shaped to radiate a symphony of light. The IGI certification assures trust and authenticity in your investment.
    • Ideal Cut: Revel in the perfection of an Ideal Cut diamond, renowned for its unparalleled brilliance, fire, and scintillation—qualities that ensure your diamond sparkles with the endless dance of light.
    • Colour and Clarity: With an enviable F colour grade, this diamond sits at the pinnacle of near colourlessness—void of any distracting hues and imbued with pure, icy whiteness. The VS2 clarity denotes a virtually flawless appearance, with minuscule inclusions visible only under professional magnification.
    • Lab Grown Diamond: promises an ethical and sustainable choice without compromising on quality or sparkle.
    • Setting: Secured in a four-claw setting, each prong gracefully arches over the diamond, ensuring maximum exposure while safeguarding its precious form.
    • Band: The elegant and dainty band whispers sophistication and is meticulously crafted from 18ct white gold, with the option to upgrade to the timeless prestige of platinum.

    Escape the ordinary and bestow upon your loved one this embodiment of grace—the 2 carat diamond solitaire engagement ring— and let the clarity of your commitment be crystallised for all time.

    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 (eye-clean)
    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

    IGI-certified lab grown diamond. D colour, VVS2 clarity, Ideal cut.

    Setting

    Four-prong solitaire

    Lifts the stone for maximum light return and minimal metal between you and the diamond.

    Anatomy of the Maria - Exquisite 2 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring – Lab Grown Diamond engagement ring
    Band

    Half-round band

    1.8mm wide half-round 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.

    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. Free resizing within the first 12 months 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 the first 12 months. 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.

    $5,395 Maria - Exquisite 2 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring – Lab Grown Diamond