Made for the modern romantic.

A single oval-cut diamond, set sideways across a wide cigar-band of solid gold or platinum — east-west on purpose, floating high above the finger, suspended on the band like a horizon line. Bold, contemporary, and not even slightly traditional.

The east-west oval (diamond on its side, points facing left and right rather than up and down) is one of the most confident moves in fine jewellery — particularly when paired with a cigar band, which gives the diamond the substantial pedestal it deserves. The 2.5ct oval shown sits over the top of the band with light reaching it from every angle for maximum brilliance.

Handcrafted to order in our Sydney workshop by our master jeweller — thirty-plus years at the bench, leading a team of designers and setters who hand-make every Deltora ring. Choose your diamond (natural or lab grown), your carat, your metal, and we'll bring it to life by hand.

Ring details

• Style: East-West cigar-band solitaire (high profile)
• Band: Wide cigar band
• Centre stone: Oval cut diamond
• Ring profile: Low 
• Image features: 2.5ct oval diamond
• Diamond options: Natural or lab grown
• Metal options: Solid 18ct yellow gold, 18ct white gold, 18ct rose gold, or platinum

What is an East-West engagement ring? An East-West engagement ring features the centre diamond set horizontally — with its long axis running across the finger rather than along it. Most often used with elongated cuts (oval, pear, marquise, emerald, baguette), the East-West orientation gives the ring a more contemporary, less expected silhouette than a traditional vertical setting.

Why pair an oval with a cigar band? A cigar band gives an oval diamond a substantial pedestal — the wide flat surface acts as a clean architectural base, balancing the elongated diamond and creating a striking silhouette. The pairing also makes the ring read part-engagement-ring, part-statement-ring, suiting anyone who wants something genuinely distinctive.

What's the benefit of this style setting? The diamond sitting over the top of the band is allowing light to enter from the sides as well as from above. The result is more brilliance and fire, plus the visual drama of the diamond appearing to float above the finger.

Will this engagement ring sit alongside a wedding band? Yes in fact it will sit flush. The flat design allows most styles to sit beautifully next to the cigar band style Our diamond concierge can design a wedding band specifically to nestle against this engagement ring style — let us know during your consultation.

What carat weight suits this design? The cigar-band East-West oval works beautifully from 1ct upward, with the wide band needing a substantial diamond to balance proportionally. The 2.5ct shown is the ideal proportion for the design, but anything from 1ct to 5ct can be specified.

Can I customise this ring? Yes — every Deltora engagement ring is handcrafted to order. Choose your diamond shape and carat, your metal, your band width, your setting profile, and any custom detail (hidden halo, secret birthstone, internal engraving).