Engagement Rings & Weddings
Touched by a Diamond: Framed Diamond Engagement Rings
Super lustrous engagement rings
featuring a unique micro-trend.
Updated July 15, 2025
Written by: Johannah Masters
What better way to stand out from the crowd than with a truly unique engagement ring? Sure, classic large solitaire diamond rings turn heads, but framed diamond engagement rings garner double takes, stares, and even a few oohs and aahs from onlookers, not to mention the wearer. With their intricate settings and unexpected silhouettes, these rings offer a fresh, modern alternative to traditional engagement styles.
Below, discover the designers who are redefining sparkle through innovative settings, and explore a curated selection of one-of-a-kind framed diamond engagement rings to inspire your next forever piece.
Meet the Experts
Tomer and Tanya Mikaeilyn, the creative duo behind ARTËMER Studio, are both classically trained at the Art and Design Academy and have been designing and producing fine jewelry together since 2011 from their Tel Aviv atelier.
Ming is a renowned designer of fine contemporary jewellery. A trained goldsmith, gemmologist and diamond specialist, for the past 20 years Ming has worked as a private jeweller, creating one-of-a-kind bespoke jewels.
Nourah Al Faisal is the founder of Nuun Jewels. She is a jewelry expert with formal design training in Paris and over a decade of experience. Her work reflects a deep understanding of craftsmanship, combining modern design with cultural influences.
What Are Framed Diamond Engagement Rings?
Framed diamond engagement rings are set with multiple diamonds, either touching or almost touching, with a seamless bezel setting that ultimately creates an illusion of one substantially sparkly and interestingly shaped diamond. Some project an almost multi-dimensional mosaic effect. This technique not only enhances the perceived size of the center stone but also allows designers to play with unconventional shapes and stone combinations.
How Designers Are Innovating with Framed Settings
“We wanted to create a three-dimensional surface with diamonds, that was the initial inspiration for exploring this type of setting. It creates interesting and unusual shapes and a very modern look. A huge benefit is the fact that the diamond appears bigger,” says Tomer and Tanya Mikaeilyn, designers of jewelry brand Artëmer Studio. “An emerald cut with half-moons becomes an oval, a pear with a shield becomes a marquise – and you have the added benefit of having different types of sparkle coming from each stone,” states K Kane designer Katherine Kane.
Creativity and Inspiration Behind Framed Diamond Engagement Rings
One thing is for sure: designers love to create one-of-a-kind rings, and these styles allow them to get their creative juices flowing with each stone projecting a transformative presence when set side by side. “The oval shape of the diamonds inspired the design. I wanted to create a ring that connected many ovals to feel like one stone,” says Ming of Ming Jewellery.
But inspiration can come from anywhere, as Nuun Jewels founder Nourah Al Faisal explains. “My inspiration comes from a rich tapestry of sources – from the clean lines of modern architecture to the fluidity found in contemporary art,” she says. “Rather than drawing from a single reference point, I allow multiple influences to blend organically, creating pieces that reflect both timeless elegance and modern sensibility.”
Planning for a Custom Framed Diamond Engagement Ring
These designs aren’t as common as the popular as the toi et moi ring or the classic three-stone engagement ring, and for good reason. They are some of the hardest jewels for designers to produce because of the minimal metal used in the setting and the ability to create perfectly cut stones.
It’s a delicate process that requires a lot of skill and patience. In fact, “It took almost two years of trying before we worked out how to cut and set the diamonds. Every single stone is a different shape deliberately,” says Benjamin Hawkins regarding a bespoke framed diamond engagement ring he created.
“The seamless setting allows the diamonds to fade from yellow to white and grow from the equator up to the diameter of the central diamond without metal channels of one color disrupting the sparkle. It also shows the entirety of each diamond as they curve on the axis around the ring.”
So, if you’re in the market for one of these custom stunners, we would recommend getting started right away to give you and the designer time to devise a master plan to produce a one-of-a-kind ring for you or your loved one’s finger. Because of the intricate design and bespoke nature, you’ll want to allow at least three to six months from concept to completion. If this is the route for you, it is worth the wait. The more diamonds, the better.
Shop Framed Diamond Engagement Rings
Explore one-of-a-kind styles from some of our favorite designers, redefining what an engagement ring can be. From intricate bezels to unexpected stone pairings, these framed diamond rings make a truly unforgettable statement.
Aaryah Bezel Set Nube Diamond Ring, $35,000, aaryah.com.
Artëmer Studio Geometric Engagement Ring, $38,000, artemerstudio.com.
K Kane Kerrie Emerald Cut and Step Cut Half-Moon Diamond Ring, price upon request, k-kane.com
Nuun Jewels Mirror Diamond Ring, price upon request, nunnjewels.com
Brent Neale One-of-a-Kind Cushion and Half-Moon Diamond Ring, price upon request, brentneale.com
Jessica McCormack Three-Stone Diamond Ring, price upon request, jessicamccormack.com.
Rahaminov Diamonds Emerald cut diamond ring, price upon request, rahaminov.com.
Jade Trau Jenny Three Stone Ring $ 44,150, jadetrau.com
Artëmer Studio Framed Horizontal Engagement Ring with Half Moon and Baguette Diamonds, $17,000, artemerstudio.com
Anna Sheffield Theda Hex Ring, price upon request, annasheffield.com
