Custom East-West Diamond Engagement Ring

w/ Cushion Cut Diamond and Wide Band

Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Ring

Turning the center diamond horizontally gives this custom engagement ring a fresh perspective on the classic solitaire. Designed by Carl Blackburn of C. Blackburn Jewelers in La Jolla, the east-west setting follows the direction of the band, emphasizing the cushion-shaped stone’s breadth and softly rounded corners.

 

Four yellow gold claw prongs punctuate its outline, leaving the broad facets clearly visible. Bright reflections move across the diamond’s surface, contrasting with the warm glow of the substantial gold shoulders.

 

The wide band plays an essential role in the composition. Its clean, uninterrupted surface provides a strong foundation for the centerpiece, with no additional gemstones or engraving competing for attention. Gently curved edges soften the bold proportions and echo the diamond’s contours.

 

For couples exploring east-west engagement rings in San Diego, this design offers a distinctive combination of simplicity and presence, allowing the stone’s orientation and the richness of yellow gold to define its character.

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The setting’s restrained architecture becomes clear in profile. A polished gold rail follows the diamond’s perimeter, linking the prongs into an open basket that holds the stone just above the band. Beneath it, a narrow opening reveals the diamond’s underside and separates the centerpiece visually from its foundation.

 

The shoulders rise gently toward the mounting, creating a smooth transition from the circular shank to the horizontal setting. Each support follows a clean curve, giving the structure a sense of balance without elaborate ornament.

 

This angle also reveals how the band’s substantial width is paired with a softly rounded profile. The polished interior and edges complete the design with the same simplicity seen from above.

 

Together, these details show how San Diego jewelry designer Carl Blackburn uses proportion and structure to give a custom diamond solitaire its individuality. The appeal extends beyond the unusual orientation to the carefully composed relationship between stone, setting, and band.

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