A Marquise Engagement Ring Engraved Over the Whole Band
By Clint Casmiro, Co-Founder, Smiro Studio, Toronto · Updated October 11, 2026
Short answer: If you want engraving all over your ring, this is the build we would point you to. A 3 carat marquise sits on a yellow gold band with a hidden halo holding the diamond. Flowers, leaves and vines wind around the entire band, every petal and leaf detailed by hand, and the engraving is slightly raised so it has depth you can see even from the top view.
If you are an engraving lover, this is the ring for you.
What makes this a ring for engraving lovers?
Most rings keep engraving to one strip on the side of the band. On this one the flowers, leaves and vines cover the whole band, so the pattern shows from every angle you look at it. It is the most engraving we would put on a ring without it feeling busy, because the marquise on top stays simple. See more of this work on our hand engraving page.
Why can you see the engraving from the top?
The pattern carries up the shoulders of the band, right to where it meets the setting. So even looking straight down at the marquise, you catch the edges of the engraving on either side. Most people only see a ring from the top, which is why we like detail that reaches it.
What does the hidden halo do under a marquise?
Flip the ring over and there is a hidden halo holding the whole diamond together. It is a row of small diamonds that wraps the base of the stone below the girdle, so it adds sparkle from the side without changing the clean marquise outline from the top. It is our favourite part of this ring. More in what is a hidden halo.
What is engraved on the band?
Custom flowers, leaves and vines that twist into each other around the band. Every single petal and every leaf is detailed by hand, so no two sections of the band are exactly alike. If you are deciding between styles, compare them in floral vs vintage scroll band engraving.
Why does raised engraving look deeper?
Everything on this band is slightly extruded, which means the flowers sit up from the metal instead of being cut flat into it. Raised detail throws small shadows and catches light on its edges, so the engraving pops out at you even from across a table. That depth is one of the clearest signs of good work, covered in good vs bad hand engraving.
Does engraving suit a marquise diamond?
Yes. A marquise is long and pointed, so it already draws the eye along the finger. Engraving down the band continues that line instead of fighting it. Browse settings and stones in our marquise collection, or see other ways to set one in marquise setting ideas.
Why yellow gold for an engraved band?
This ring is yellow gold, and warm metal shows the shadows inside engraving really well. White gold and platinum work too, they just read a little brighter and cooler. Compare metals in 14k vs 18k gold vs platinum.
Want your own flowers, leaves or vines engraved into the band?
A free 20 minute video call with Clint or Karina. Bring a photo, a budget, or nothing at all.
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Is the engraving done by hand?
Yes. Every petal and every leaf on this band is detailed by hand, which is why each ring comes out slightly different.
Can I see the hidden halo from the top?
No. From the top you see the marquise and the edges of the engraved band. The hidden halo shows from the side.
Can I pick my own flowers for the engraving?
Yes. Tell us on your design call which flowers mean something to you and we work them into the pattern before anything is made.
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