Custom Kite Diamond Engagement Ring
from Jewelry Designer Carl Blackburn
Brilliant Cut Kite Shaped Diamond
This platinum engagement ring by C. Blackburn Jewelers centers on a 3.20 carat kite-shaped lab grown diamond, chosen not only for its striking geometric outline but also for its brilliant-cut faceting. From the front, the diamond immediately defines the personality of the ring. Its elongated points create a bold vertical presence, while the sharp angles give the piece a distinctly modern and dramatic silhouette.
Unlike the more common step-cut kite diamond, this stone creates a lively kaleidoscope effect, with light breaking into sharp, shifting flashes across the center of the ring. The brilliant faceting gives the diamond more movement and energy than a quieter geometric cut would typically provide. As a result, the stone feels architectural, but not static.
The setting was designed to balance that bold geometry with a softer organic feeling. Platinum filigree shoulders extend outward from the diamond in a pattern that suggests a blossoming flower, giving the ring movement, delicacy, and romance. The floral influence softens the pointed diamond shape without diminishing its strength, allowing the ring to feel both edgy and graceful.
Carl Blackburn Diamond Ring Design
This side view reveals how much of this engagement ring’s character comes from the detailing along the shoulders. The platinum filigree opens into flowing shapes that frame the diamond while keeping the design visually light. Rather than using a heavy solid band, designer Carl Blackburn used openwork to create space and movement, allowing the eye to travel naturally from the center stone into the sides of the ring.
Hand engraved scrollwork along the sides adds a flowing, artisan quality. The curves contrast beautifully with the diamond’s sharp kite outline, creating a conversation between precision and softness. These engraved details give the ring a handmade richness that prevents the design from feeling purely geometric or overly modern.
Finely milgrained edges give the piece additional texture and refinement. The beaded borders catch light in a subtle way, adding definition to the filigree and emphasizing the craftsmanship of the platinum work. From this angle, the ring feels vintage-inspired, but still fresh because of the unusual center diamond and the clean overall structure.
Custom Engagement Ring, La Jolla CA
From the rear and opposite side, the hand engraving becomes even more important to this design. The shoulders show a combination of scrollwork, milgrained edges, and flowing carved patterns that continue around the band rather than stopping near the center stone. This gives the La Jolla engagement ring a fully considered quality, with artistry visible from every angle.
The result is a ring that feels both dramatic and romantic. The kite diamond brings precision, modernity, and visual impact, while the filigree, engraving, and beaded details soften the design with old-world craftsmanship. Nothing feels accidental. The details are decorative, but they also serve the larger purpose of balancing the diamond’s strong geometry.
This is the kind of custom engagement ring that would appeal to someone who wants a center stone with true individuality, but also appreciates delicate craftsmanship and vintage-inspired artistry. The finished piece feels sculptural, refined, and highly personal — a platinum ring defined by contrast: sharp and soft, modern and romantic, bold and intricately detailed.