The diamond that looks like it's floating
There's no claw on the Zita. The band splits, curves inward, and holds your diamond by pressure alone from two polished points. Nothing sits over the stone and nothing sits under it. Light reaches it from every direction, which is why a tension-set diamond reads brighter than the same stone in a conventional mount.
It's as much engineering as jewellery. The two arms are cut to your exact stone and then tempered so they grip and keep gripping, which is why the setting is made to your diamond rather than the other way round.
We make it in 14ct and 18ct white, yellow and rose gold, and in 950 platinum, mirror-polished throughout.
The details
Metals: 14ct and 18ct white, yellow and rose gold, plus 950 platinum.
Centre diamond: not included. You choose it, GIA or IGI certified, natural or lab grown, cut for perfect light return.
Setting: tension set. No claws, no bezel.
Band: sculpted, mirror finish, the band itself holds the stone.
Made in Australia by our master jeweller.
Wearing it
People notice a tension ring before they work out why. There's no metal framing the diamond, so from across a room it reads as a stone sitting in mid-air. Up close it's the clean line of the band that holds attention. If you've looked at a hundred claw solitaires and none of them felt like you, this is usually the one that does.
Compatible with these diamond shapes
The Zita Tension-Set Round Brilliant Diamond 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.
