The Emerald Ring, the Perfect Gift for Engagement and Anniversary
It has always been one of the symbolic jewelry pieces for future brides: the green color of the emerald ring traditionally evokes fertility, abundance, and fidelity. It is one of the most precious engagement rings, highly appreciated also for anniversaries, thanks to one of the most sought-after and beloved stones since ancient times.
The Emerald Ring, the Green Charm that Cleopatra Loved
The emerald is a precious variety of beryl, a mineral that also includes aquamarine. Beryl takes on different colors depending on the other minerals it contains, such as the blue of aquamarine, given by iron inclusions, or the green of emerald, due to the presence of chromium. Emeralds with more intense tones contain greater amounts of chromium and can take on shades that tend toward blue. It was precisely its color that gave this gem its name: the word “emerald” derives from the Greek smàragdos, itself derived from the Sanskrit maragata, which means “green stone”.
The oldest emerald deposits date back to 3 billion years ago and were found in South Africa, but the first known mines are those of ancient Egypt, around 3500 BC; it is said that emerald was Queen Cleopatra’s favorite stone. In modern times, the most appreciated emeralds are extracted from Colombian mines; other deposits are found in Brazil, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Numerous traditions concern the emerald. In Buddhism, it is the stone that represents wisdom, one of the “seven treasures,” or spiritual values, of man. Due to its color, which evokes the rebirth of seasons and therefore spring, the emerald is considered the precious stone of the month of May. Also due to its meaning related to fidelity and loyalty, in addition to engagement, the emerald ring is traditionally the gift for the 40th wedding anniversary.
The “4 Cs” of Emerald
This stone, like diamond, is also evaluated based on the traditional “4 Cs”, which should be considered when choosing the gem for an emerald ring.
- Color: the most appreciated emeralds range from bluish green to pure green and present a very saturated color.
- Clarity: almost all stones contain inclusions and completely transparent emeralds are very rare.
- Cut: to enhance the gem’s structure, the most suitable cut is the rectangular step cut, called precisely “emerald cut,” but the brilliant cut, round or oval, and other shapes are also often used, such as heart or pear cuts.
- Carat (weight): due to the different density of stones, at equal carats an emerald appears larger than a diamond.
How to Choose an Emerald Ring
First of all, emerald is normally set in white gold, both in rings and in other types of jewelry. Often, moreover, as with the sapphire ring, the emerald ring also consists of a central stone surrounded by diamonds.
This is the case with engagement rings: the most classic model can have an emerald with pavé diamonds or even with single bullet-cut diamonds. An important piece of jewelry is the emerald ring surrounded by diamonds, similar to the “Kate ring” with sapphire, but naturally in green tones. This model can become even more precious by multiplying the stones, as in the ring with double row of emeralds and diamonds: the central gem always has an emerald cut and is surrounded by a first row of brilliant-cut emeralds and a second row of diamonds.
As we mentioned, this stone can be cut in different shapes from the most classic one: an example is the oval-cut emerald ring, also surrounded by diamonds, a variant appreciated for engagement or anniversary gifts.
Alongside the most popular models, there are also original creations, such as those from the Masterpieces collection, unique pieces in design and artisanal craftsmanship.
Finally, for those who prefer simpler jewelry, emerald lends itself to rings with minimal taste, such as the timeless emerald band.
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Emerald and Diamond Ring
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Emerald and Diamond Ring
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Emerald Ring
Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds
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