The Promise is about as pared back as an engagement ring gets. A plain polished band, four fine claws, and the diamond sitting clear above them. There is nothing else on it, which is the point.
That restraint puts all the pressure on proportion. The band tapers slightly as it rises to the head, so it reads as slim from the front without losing the strength it needs at the shoulders. The claws are set just wide enough to grip the girdle and no wider, which keeps the outline of the stone unbroken when you look straight down at it.
Because nothing distracts, the finish has to be right. Every surface is polished by hand to a mirror, and any flat spot on a band this simple would show immediately.
Available in 14ct or 18ct white, yellow or rose gold, or 950 platinum. The claws are always white gold or platinum, whatever the band, because a white claw disappears against the diamond while a warm one frames it.
Round is the shape this was drawn for and it's what we'd recommend. Oval and cushion also sit correctly in the mount. Choose your centre diamond at Step 2, then we hand-finish the ring in our Australian workshop.
Compatible with these diamond shapes
The Promise - Classic 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.
