An Unusual Choice: Emerald Engagement Rings

Emerald engagement rings are in the news today as Boris Johnson announces his engagement. In a visit to the races the engagement ring was revealed for the first time and it is An Unusual Choice: Emerald Engagement Rings are not as popular as the sapphire engagement rings that have been favored by the Royal family but are a stunning alternative along with ruby. These traditional statement engagement rings are all set as cluster rings where a large centre gemstone is surrounded by a frame of smaller diamonds.

A Traditional emerald and diamond cluster ring

Whist creating beautiful classically traditional rings we also love to design and make contemporary rings. We love this unusual emerald engagement ring and diamond wedding band made for a client last year. It features a one carat round emerald set in 18ct yellow gold with a rounded end platinum shank. The 5 mm wide wedding band was channel set with 1ct round brilliant cut diamonds giving a very modern and individual look.

A platinum contemporary 1ct emerald engagement ring and 2ct diamond set wedding band

These rings have featured round and oval emeralds however we often think of an emerald as being an “emerald cut” gemstone. The emerald cut was developed especially for emeralds as when they are cut square their structure means the corners are prove to chipping off easily so the octagonal emerald cut made practical sense to gem cutters. We usually set the emerald in yellow gold as it strengthens the richness of the green of the emerald as you can see in this ring and the one below. Using white metals for the setting brings out the blue of the green more, making it cooler on colour tone. Its very individual which colour is preferred. You can compare the colour effects in the two rings just handmade as bespoke commissions in our workshop below:

Fresh out of the workshop an emerald cut diamond and emerald cut emerald ring in 18ct yellow gold

And another beauty, this time in platinum, an Art Deco inspired Engagement ring

A stunning fishtail set 2.5ct emerald ring

We use emeralds in a variety of other ring styles. From eternity rings to fun rings, all of which can be commissioned as a bespoke engagement ring from our Sussex workshop in Ditchling. What would you ask us to create?

An Unusual Choice: Emerald Engagement Rings, Dress Rings and Eternity Rings