Monarch wears its name well: a marquise center framed in gold, diamonds and blue sapphires, with the ornate presence of a jewel that could have belonged to another century.
Its design brings together two KDD signatures—the romantic filigree of Skyla Sapphire and the richly worked character of Glory. Double prongs sharpen the marquise silhouette while blue sapphire and diamond accents flicker through the setting instead of forming a conventional halo.
True hand engraving is one of the increasingly rare bench arts in jewelry. An artisan cuts the pattern directly into precious metal with a graver—a small, razor-sharp hand tool—building every line, leaf, groove and contour one stroke at a time. The engraving alone can require a full day at the bench, leaving subtle evidence of the hand that made it and giving each finished ring a character that machine-applied texture cannot truly duplicate.
Monarch is for the person who wants an engagement ring to feel collected rather than simply purchased. She is drawn to antique jewelry, saturated color and craftsmanship whose beauty becomes more apparent at arm's length and under a loupe.
Design Details
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Accent stone quality: Colorless and VS clarity (diamonds); Eyeclean (sapphires)
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Approx. accent stone weight: 0.035tcw (diamonds); 0.135 tcw (sapphires)
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Production time: 8-9 weeks
Center Stone
Our drop-down diamond options reflect our recommended grade, balancing size and value while maintaining eye-clean clarity and a colorless appearance. For additional options, Shop Diamonds. You can also speak with one of our design consultants.
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Setting Only
- 14k Rose, White or Yellow Gold Setting $4,250
- 18k Rose, White or Yellow Gold Setting $4,750
- Platinum Setting $4,650
