FRED LEIGHTON ROUND®
ENGAGEMENT RINGS
The Old European Cut, Perfected
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A CLOSER LOOK
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My name is Greg Kwiat and I want to help you learn everything you need to know to buy a diamond. I’d like to introduce you to the Fred Leighton Round, the old European cut diamond perfected. Let’s explore what makes the Fred Leighton round extraordinary and how we have perfected the art of cutting this classic shape. The old European cut diamond is round in outline and has a distinctly different fastening and brilliance from the modern round brilliant. The old European has a softer antique style brilliance and the appearance of larger facets typical of diamonds cut at the turn of the 19th to 20th century, a period where diamonds were meant to sparkle by candlelight. Today, the old european cut appeals to those who love the vintage style and appreciate the historical beauty of an antique cut diamond. With over 100 years of diamond cutting skill and experience, we set out to evolve the old european cut of the 1890s with contemporary technology and consistent dimensions. The result is the Fred Leighton Round, the perfected old european cut. Unlike most original old Euros, the Fred Leighton round is perfectly round and outlined with precise facets and proportions. The Fred Layton round has a slightly larger table and a smaller, more refined culit than the original counterparts, which works to achieve a more attractive and harmonious balance. All Fred Leighton rounds receive excellent polish and excellent symmetry from the GIA, a rarity for diamonds of this shape. The Fred Leighton round will appear larger in size for the same carat weight and will appear whiter than its GIA color grade. With our proprietary standards and proportions, the Fred Leighton Round is the perfect combination antique charm and contemporary precision.
THE MARK OF PERFECTION
We laser-inscribe the diamond’s girdle with our Tiara logo, a hallmark of four generations of expertise, craftsmanship, and trust. And today, it means even more: an assurance that our diamonds are natural, conflict-free, and ethically sourced from known origins.
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Find the Ring of Your Dreams
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Engagement Ring with a Bezel Set Fred Leighton Round Diamond
Platinum |
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Engagement Ring with a Fred Leighton Round Diamond and Burnish Set Baguette Side Stones in Matte Setting
18K Yellow Gold
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Engagement Ring with a Fred Leighton Round Diamond and Pavé
18K Yellow Gold |
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Engagement Ring with a Fred Leighton Round Diamond and Pavé
Platinum
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Fred Leighton Round Diamond Ring in an Antique Style Collet Setting
Silver Over Gold
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Engagement Ring with a Fred Leighton Round Diamond, Pavé and Filigree
Platinum
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Fred Leighton Round Diamond Engagement Ring in a Filgree Solitaire Setting
18K Yellow Gold |
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Signed Fred Leighton Engagement Ring with a Fred Leighton Round Diamond and Filigree Ribbons
Platinum
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Engagement Ring with a Fred Leighton Round Diamond and Filigree
Platinum
THE WORLD’S MOST PERSONAL DIAMOND
We’ll help you select a natural, conflict-free, and ethically mined rough diamond and invite you to follow along as its cut and set in a handcrafted ring designed to your specifications. Or, you may choose a diamond that’s already been cut or a completed ring.
Choose your rough
Cut to perfection
CRAFTED FOR YOU
RESPONSIBLE AND TRANSPARENT
Every Kwiat Tiara diamond is cut from the rough stone by Kwiat and can be traced to its country of origin. This guarantees that the diamond is conflict free and sustainably and ethically mined.
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GIVING BACK
When you choose a Kwiat engagement ring, you are also supporting our contributions to charity: water, an organization that provides clean water to people around the world. Every diamond ring sold provides water for an entire family.
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BUILDING A
BRILLIANT LEGACY
Kwiat is a family business with a heritage of service, quality, and integrity. Guided by these values, Kwiat has flourished, blossoming like the family name, which means “flower” in Polish.
In 1907, Sam Kwiat opened a diamond shop in New York City; he was joined by his son, David, in 1933. Today, Kwiat has grown to become a renowned brand led by David’s son, Lowell, and his grandsons, Greg, Cory, and Russell. Like their forebears, they have perfected the science and art of cutting diamonds. And they continue the tradition of trust and authority that Sam Kwiat established more than a century ago.
CUSTOMERS ARE FAMILY
As we welcome you into the Kwiat family, we’ll share our knowledge and expertise. We will gladly provide advice that suits your situation and budget, with personal recommendations for the perfect diamond jewelry for any special occasion. We take pride in our name and what it has come to stand for. And we are grateful that customers and their families return to us again and again, generation after generation.