Ring Engagement

Emerald cut diamond rings are stunning and when you are looking for something just a little different they offer an excellent option, whether for the right finger emerald ring or the engagement ring. Diamonds in jewelry date back centuries and gradually over time the emerald cut diamond has become increasingly popular.

When shopping for emerald diamond rings you need to keep the four C’s in mind – cut clarity, color, and carat.

Cut
The cut is very important to any diamond. While the shape is important it is not what gives the diamond its value. It is the way the diamond is cut that does that. An emerald shaped diamond is an octagon rectangular stone with stepped facets, and truncated corners. The aspect ratio of an emerald diamond is 1.5:1. Cut is in complete control of the craftsman and it is how well the emerald diamond is cut that will be reflected in its price.

Clarity
Clarity is the measurement of imperfections in a diamond. Since the emerald diamond does not reflect as much light as some of the more brilliant cuts, any inclusions can be seen so the diamond needs to be of the highest clarity.

Color
The color of a diamond ranges from clear, which is the most expensive to colored, which is the least expensive. If you

Carat
Carat is the weight of the stone. The larger the diamond is the more you can expect to pay. That said, all four of the C’s play an integral role in determining the value of the diamond.

Emerald diamond rings come in many styles. The solitaire became very popular about a century ago with Tiffany introduced a diamond emerald ring that had a brilliance and luster that had not been seen before by using an open mount that allowed light to travel through the stone. The styles of today’s emerald diamond rings still include the solitaire, as well as a variety of others including the addition of other gems.