Designed in Melbourne · Made for You
An east-west engagement ring sets an elongated diamond sideways, across the finger instead of along it. It turns a familiar shape like an oval or emerald cut into something modern and minimal. Every Savoir-Faire Jewellery east-west ring is made to order in our Melbourne workshop with a certified lab-grown diamond.
Prices include a lab-grown diamond from 2ct. Your final price varies with the diamond you choose.
Choosing a setting? Read our guide to engagement ring styles.
Buying guide
A small change of direction with a big effect. Which shapes work sideways, how it looks on the hand, and what to know before choosing one.
Most elongated diamonds are set north-south, pointing along the finger. An east-west setting turns the same stone 90 degrees so it lies across the finger. The diamond is identical; only its direction changes, and with it the whole character of the ring.
It's a deliberate style choice rather than a default, and one of the looks shaping engagement rings in 2026. Expect it to read as modern in years to come, which suits buyers who already lean towards a fashion-forward look.
Only elongated shapes, since a round or square stone looks the same either way:
The more elongated the stone, the stronger the effect. A stone with a longer length-to-width ratio reads as unmistakably east-west; a near-square one can look like it's been set by accident.
Set sideways, an elongated stone makes the ring look wider and the finger look shorter, the opposite of the classic north-south effect. On a long, slender finger that balance is often flattering. On a shorter finger, a north-south stone lengthens the hand more. Try both directions in a 3D render before deciding.
It depends on how high the stone sits. A low-set east-west ring sits flush against a straight band; a higher one leaves a gap that a contoured band, curved to follow the ring, closes. If we made your ring, we keep its 3D model on file and design the band to fit it exactly. See our wedding bands.
For a classic single stone set the usual way, see solitaire engagement rings. For two stones side by side, see toi et moi engagement rings. Every shape and metal is available across the range; see all lab-grown diamond engagement rings.
Straight answers from our Melbourne jewellers.
An east-west ring sets an elongated diamond sideways, across the finger, instead of pointing along it. The stone is the same; only its direction changes.
Elongated shapes: oval, emerald cut, elongated cushion, marquise and pear. Round and square stones look the same in either direction.
It makes the ring look wider across the finger rather than longer. The diamond's face-up size is the same as set north-south.
Customise
Every ring on this page is a starting point. A few considered changes — metal, setting, stone, band — and it becomes unmistakably yours, without starting from scratch.
Pick any ring on this page as your starting point. Change the metal, restyle the setting, swap the stone, adjust the band — keep what works, change what doesn't.
Pick any ring on this page as your starting point. Change the metal, restyle the setting, swap the stone, adjust the band — keep what works, change what doesn't.
Customer Reviews
Every piece is made to order, so we take feedback on fit, finish, and service seriously. Here's what recent clients have told Google.
“Amazing service. Our engagement ring is stunning. So reliable and always making sure that they get everything right. Now we’re organising for them to start making our wedding rings. Thank you so much.”
It's a deliberate, modern style rather than a timeless default, so it suits buyers who already like a fashion-forward look.
Talk to us. We make every ring to order and can show you an elongated stone set east-west in 3D before anything is made.
About three weeks from payment, made to order in our Melbourne workshop. We confirm the timeline before you pay.
Work one-on-one with a diamond specialist. Live 3D renders, no revision limit, no handovers — approved when you say it's approved.
Work one-on-one with a diamond specialist. Live 3D renders, no revision limit, no handovers — approved when you say it's approved.
Made to order by master jewellers in our Melbourne workshop. Insured shipping, signature box, in your hand in around three weeks.
Made to order by master jewellers in our Melbourne workshop. Insured shipping, signature box, in your hand in around three weeks.
Andrew Nanai
a week ago · Google review
“Fantastic experience with Tom and Conor. I needed an engagement ring urgently and they delivered beyond expectations. The ring is absolutely stunning, the craftsmanship is exceptional, and the whole process was smooth and professional. Couldn’t be happier with the result, highly recommend.”
Liam Cox
5 months ago · Google review
“Conor was an absolute pleasure to deal with.He has tremendous attention to detail. He crafted a 1.5 carat diamond in 18ct gold solitaire, which I absolutely love. He spent a lot of time with me ensuring that he understood exactly what I wanted. I would absolutely recommend his business and I will definately be purchasing from him again. He is a testament to when you love what you do,and you treat people well, success is a given.”
Sharon Morrissey
8 months ago · Google review
