The Tessa does two things at once. A halo rings the centre stone, and below it the band splits into two strands that cross and braid around each other before rejoining at the back.
Those two strands each carry their own line of micro claw set diamonds, 34 stones and 0.30ct across the pair. Because they twist, the stones sit at slightly different angles to one another, so the shoulders never all catch light at the same moment. It reads as movement rather than a straight line of sparkle.
The braid is why this one takes longer at the bench. Each strand has to be shaped and its stones set before the two are brought together, and once they're joined neither can be reached again without disturbing the other. The order of work is fixed from the start.
The halo sits above the braid rather than resting on it, which keeps a gap between the two so the centre stone stays the thing you notice first.
Available in 14ct or 18ct white, yellow or rose gold, or 950 platinum. The halo and claws are always white gold or platinum, whatever the band, so the setting disappears against the diamonds instead of framing them.
Round is the shape this was drawn for. Choose your centre diamond at Step 2, then we hand-finish the ring in our Australian workshop.
Compatible with these diamond shapes
The Tessa - Braided Band Diamond Halo 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.
