Leto Lama GIA Certified 2.9 Ct Colombian Emerald Ring with Diamonds 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted in London from 18 ct yellow gold, featuring a vibrant GIA certified emerald-cut Colombian emerald secured within a sculptural half-bezel setting. The rich blue-green gem...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Nigerian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby Engagement Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 5.07 carats. The Emerald i...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 4.05 carats, Zambian Emerald & Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 4.05 carats. The Emerald is completely nat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Platinum French Stamped, Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Ring Platinum French Stamped Circa 1930s A striking example of true Art Deco elegance, this authentic 1930s platinum ring showcases a beautifully ba...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 3.79 carats. The Emerald is...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 5.52 carats, Zambian Emerald & Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 5.52 carats. The Emerald is completely nat...
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring with Matching Band
Located in Bloomington, MN
Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring with Matching Band Crafted in platinum and 14K white gold, this two-piece bridal set features a near-colorless round diamond surrounded ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum, Art Deco Style Calibrated Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Emerald Target Ring Platinum Circa 2000 A striking Art Deco–style ring showcasing timeless elegance and bold geometric design. Crafted in luxurious platinum, this statement piece...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
IGI 18K 1.91 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18K 1.91 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 1.91 ct set on an 18K white gold Art Deco desig...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 4.23 carats, natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 4.23 carats. The Emerald is completely nat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring, circa 1920s A rare and elegant Art Deco emerald and diamond ring dating from the 1920s, featuring a striking shield-shaped design with refi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, natural Zambian Emerald, Rubellite & Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A. very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald & Rubellite Toi et Moi Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 1.89 carats. The Emerald is completely natu...
Rubelite, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian 3 Stone Emerald and Diamond Carved Trilogy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Step into elegance with this stunning Victorian trilogy ring, crafted in luxurious 18ct yellow gold. The c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI 18K 14.38 Ct White Gold Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18K 14.38 Ct White Gold Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 14.38 ct set on the 18K white gold band ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian era Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 18ct gold ring. At its heart lies a stunning square...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphire & Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 0.94 carats. The Emerald is ...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
IGI 14K 1.46 Ct Colombia Color Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 1.46 Ct Colombia Color Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green, Colombia color emerald weighing 1.46 ct set on the 14K white gold ban...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, natural Zambian Emerald & Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 2.26 carats. The Emerald is completely nat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Gold 1940s DEAREST Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Sapphire & Tourmaline Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Dearest Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1940's This vintage acrostic ring from the 1940s is a truly unique piece. The gemstones are arranged in the order of diamond, ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 15.63 carats, Zambian Emerald & Yellow Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and important, modern style, Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 15.63 carats. The Emerald is complete...
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$382Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Contemporary Emerald and Diamond Crossover Infinity Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This designer 1.43 Carats emerald and diamond infinity ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, showcasing a sleek elongated silhouette with contemporary geometric styling. Featuring ...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Platinum, Art Deco Style Calibrated Emerald & Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Emerald Target Ring Platinum Tested Circa 2000 This stunning target ring is designed in a deco style and is sure to catch the eye of anyone who sees it. The centrepiece is a natu...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$3,724Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring in 18k White Gold This ring is crafted in 18k white gold and centers on a prong-set emerald weighing approximately 1.66 carats. The emerald is surrou...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum, Art Deco Style, Emerald & Diamond Oval Shield Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Emerald & Diamond Ring Platinum Tested Circa 2000 This stunning ring is designed in a deco style and is sure to catch the eye of anyone who sees it. The centrepiece is a rectangu...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 18K Gold Toi et Moi Ring with Diamonds, Pearl & Emerald
Located in Antwerp, BE
This extraordinary ring is crafted in 18 karat solid gold. This stunning 'toi et moi'-ring is set with lovely old rose cut diamonds, A stunning bright green emerald and a romantic pe...
Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Diamonds "Kissing" Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphire & Emerald "Kissing" Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 8.19 carats. The...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$807Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 2.54 CTW Oval Emerald & Marquise Diamond Statement Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Bold 2.54 carats emerald and diamond statement ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver. Featuring a vivid oval cut emerald measuring approximately 8 x 11 mm. The striking center ...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Estate Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow and White Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, classic three stone emerald and diamond 18K yellow and white gold ring 20th Century Emeralds: bright green, lively, the center emerald approximately 1 TCW and the two flan...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
IGI 18K 2.00 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18K 2.00 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 2.00 ct set on an 18K white gold Art Deco d...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.67 Carat Natural Pear Cut Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.67 Carat Natural Pear Cut Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Natural Emerald Accent Stones: Natural White Diamonds T...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1982 18ct Yellow Gold ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham Circa 1982 Makers Mark B A O Introducing the stunning 18ct Yellow Gold ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Pear Cut Natural Emerald Toi et Moi Ring Fine Jewelry in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 0.86 carat emerald ring are crafted in 925 Sterling Silver. Featuring two pear cut emeralds measuring approximately 4 x 6 mm, the ring showcase a graceful silhouette wit...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
IGI 18K 2.60 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 2.60 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 2.60 ct set on an 14K white gold Art Deco d...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$519Sale Price / item|44% Off
Emerald solitaire ring for men silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Silver, Gold Round Emerald Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Emerald Ring. Baguette Cut Emerald Ring. Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating ...
Emerald, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA Certified Natural Emerald &Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Natural Colombian Emerald and diamond three stone Ring This Colombian emerald has a beautiful combination of color and tone. The emerald is 70% primary green color with a medium inte...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Guild 18K 2.99 Ct Zambia Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*Guild 18K 2.99 Ct Zambia Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring* Guild-certified Zambia natural vivid green emerald weighing 2.99 ct set on the 18K white gold band with n...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
IGI 14K 10.62 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 10.62 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 10.62 ct set on an 14K white gold Art Deco...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$519Sale Price / item|44% Off
Split Shank oval emerald engagement silver, gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Split Shank oval emerald engagement silver, gold ring. Vintage Style Oval emerald Ring. Minimalist Luxury Pinky Ring. Vintage Style Signet Ring for Men with Oval emerald. Oval Pinky ...
Emerald, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$519Sale Price / item|44% Off
Bezel Set Oval Emerald Wide Matte Band silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel Set Oval Emerald Wide Matte Band ring silver, gold. Oval Solitaire Ring. Minimalist Luxury Pinky Ring. Vintage Style Signet Ring for Men with Oval Emerald. Oval Pinky Ring for ...
Emerald, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$614Sale Price / item|35% Off
Emerald solitaire ring for men silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Emerald Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Emerald Ring. Round Cut Emerald Ring. Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight: 6 gr depends from size 1 piece (...
Emerald, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA 14K 2.54 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 14K 2.54 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* GIA-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 2.54 ct set on a 14K yellow gold Art Deco design b...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Yellow Matte Gold, natural Zambian Emerald & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K Yellow Matte Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 2.15 carats. The Emerald is compl...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Delicate Emerald and Diamond Accent Ring in 925 Silver Gift for her
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features a striking octagon cut emerald totaling 0.28 carats, set in 925 sterling silver and accented with subtle diamonds for a hint of sparkle. The emerald measur...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$886Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pear emerald and pearl 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald engagement ring. Pear emerald ring. Emerald vintage style ring. Wedding gold ring with emerald. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 gr. depends from size. Ce...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
$708Sale Price / item|40% Off
Baguette Emerald 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald engagement ring. Baguette emerald ring. Emerald gold ring. Emerald vintage style ring. Natural emerald ring. Classic emerald ring. May birthstone emerald ring. Wedding gold r...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$519Sale Price / item|44% Off
Emerald solitaire ring for men silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Emerald Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Emerald Ring. Round Cut Emerald Ring. Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight: 6 gr depends from size 1 piece (...
Emerald, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Guild 18K 3.15 Ct Zambia Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*Guild 18K 3.15 Ct Zambia Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring* Guild-certified Zambia natural vivid green emerald weighing 3.15 ct set on the 18K white gold band with n...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,000Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 0.47ct Oval Emerald & 0.07ct Diamond Vintage Split- Shank Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A refined vintage band crafted in 18K yellow gold, centered with a vibrant 0.47ct oval emerald in a classic four‑prong setting. 0.07ct of bright white diamonds frame the stone in ele...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 27.67 carat, Zambian Emerald & Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Engagement Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 26.67 carats. The Emerald is comp...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond Ring, signed G. R. Addis, Australia, circa 1890–1910
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A fine Australian goldfields period ring, signed G. R. Addis, crafted in yellow gold. The ring is designed with a central emerald-cut emerald of vibrant green colour, flanked by old ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
IGI 14K 2.51 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 2.51 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds 3-Stone Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 2.51 ct set on a 14K white gold 3-Stone desi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Zig Zag Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Category: Ring Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold (60/995) Gross Weight: 3.302g Net Metal Weight: 3.042g Stone 1: Natural Diamond Round, 0.17ct Stone 2: Zambian Emerald Baguette, 1.13ct
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leto Lama IGI Certified 4.26 Cts Emerald with diamonds engagement cocktail ring
Located in London, GB
A one-of-a-kind cocktail or alternative engagement ring showcasing a striking 4.26-carat bluish-green Zambian emerald, IGI certified. The centre stone is secured with eight claws, c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Zambian Emerald, Pink Sapphire & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 5.65 carats. The Emerald i...
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.40 CT Natural Emerald Bezel-Set Cushion Signet Ring for Gift
Located in Jaipur, IN
Restraint as the highest luxury — this 14K solid yellow gold cushion signet ring sets a natural emerald-cut emerald in a flush bezel within a polished gold face of architectural auth...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,417Sale Price / item|55% Off
Snake design 14k gold engagement Emerald ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Snake design 14k gold engagement ring. Marquise emerald gold ring. Open ended, adjustable emerald ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.5 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - e...
Topaz, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$827Sale Price / item|50% Off
Oval emerald 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval emerald ring in 14k gold. Genuine emerald ring. Green emerald ring. Emerald engagement ring. May birthstone ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.5 gr depends from size Gemstones: ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
$1,250Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1.20ct Oval Emerald & 0.12ct Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Bright grassy green, emerald Zambia of fine quality with natural inclusions and from every angle is spectacular. The diamonds accents are bright. A very popular design and timeless. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels, 3.26ct Diamond Emerald Ring, GIA, Certificate
Located in New York, NY
A distinguished Van Cleef & Arpels platinum ring, centering a 3.26-carat old mine-cut diamond between two richly saturated Colombian emeralds, 2.17ct and 2.41ct respectively. Pre...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 3.57 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Wheat Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 3.08 carats total - medium green Natural Colombian in origin with minor clarity enhancement (F1) - set in semi-bezel Flanked b...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique, new or vintage emerald engagement rings may be a good choice for those whose sense of style leans toward the unexpected. While white diamond engagement rings can feel cool and sophisticated, colored gemstones are vibrant — bursting with warmth and character — and imbued with symbolic significance, transforming the ring into an eloquent, multilayered expression of love and commitment.
You’ve seen extravagant emerald jewelry on the red carpet, but why might you select this stone for your engagement ring? For starters, you’d be in good company: Style icons Wallis Simpson and Jackie Kennedy were given emerald engagement rings.
And no one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). During the December 2011 auction of Elizabeth Taylor’s jewels that was held at Christie’s, there was a suite of emerald jewels that had been designed by BVLGARI and gifted to the actress by Richard Burton to commemorate their engagement.
Jewelry lovers know that Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewelry, and the British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile featured emerald eyes (her birthstone) and was considered a symbol of everlasting love. This initiated a craze for snake jewelry — engagement ring trends have long been set by the British royal family, and the popular and fashionable young royal was the style influencer of her era. (Victorian engagement rings are considered antique engagement rings — on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
New York–based jewelry designer Nina Runsdorf, whose mother and grandmother both had emerald engagement rings, adds that the stone’s color might appeal to those with an affinity for nature. “My parents left the city when I was 14 and raised us on a farm in upstate New York, so my mother’s love of nature was very strong,” she says. “I think emeralds reminded her of the wild grass and trees.”
Emeralds, which, like aquamarines, belong to the beryl family of minerals, have a Mohs scale rating of 7.5 to 8 — soft enough for many jewelers to caution against its use in a jewel designed for everyday wear. The stones most certainly can chip or crack, even while being set in a ring by a professional.
If you do have your heart set on a unique emerald engagement ring, be prepared to accept standards of clarity and light refraction that differ from those for other stones: All emeralds have visible inclusions and imperfections. For that reason, clarity-enhancing fillers are often used to improve their appearance. Some top-drawer dealers accept only emeralds treated with natural fillers (oil, wax, Canada balsam or cedarwood oil), versus man-made polymer fillers.
Still, that verdant color, and the cachet of wielding a stone beloved and worn by so many queens and princesses (hello, Cleopatra!), might well seduce you, regardless of the caveats. Colombian emeralds are the finest, although plenty of good material comes from mines in Ethiopia, Zambia and Brazil. Go with an emerald cut — because of its long linear facets, experts say, this square cut with beveled corners is best for displaying the gem’s extraordinary color.
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