Courtesy of Single Stone
"Ashlyn" green emerald set in a handcrafted platinum mounting with baguette accents, $7,800, Single Stone
Elegant and bold, these deep green gems are as unique as they are stunning.
Colored gemstone engagement rings have steadily been gaining in popularity among brides-to-be; not only for their vibrant colors and unique flair but for their affordability, too. And one of our favorites? Emeralds. Not to mention, myriad celebrities have jumped on the gemstone bandwagon (Kate Middleton being our forever prime example) with Halle Berry and Olivia Wilde on emerald train.
An emerald's deep green hue makes it instantly eye-catching, and, just like glimmering diamonds, options are limitless when it comes to settings, cuts and style. From oval to pear to cushion in platinum, white, yellow or rose gold, emeralds really pop! Vintage brides will be all over Edwardian and Art Deco-inspired variations set in yellow gold, while modern brides will enjoy platinum-set stones, surrounded by a diamond or pave band. If you’re weary about committing to an emerald center stone, we’re all for an emerald accent for just a touch of color—complimentary side stones, a halo or as part of a cluster. If you’re the sentimental type, emeralds are a striking way to commemorate a May birthstone.
If you do spring for an emerald solitaire or center stone, be aware: Not every jeweler is keen to create an emerald engagement ring as the gem is softer than most stones, making them more fragile to cut. As an alternative, you can always go for tsavorite or tourmaline to get your green color fix.
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"Sybil" round emerald halo ring in 14k white gold, $2,656, Diamondère
Courtesy of Erica Courtney
“Bracelet” ring neon emerald with Brazilian paraíba tourmaline and diamonds in 18k yellow gold, price upon request, Erica Courtney
Courtesy of Mark Broumand
2.84ct emerald and diamond engagement ring, price upon request, Mark Broumand
Courtesy of Graff
10.71 carat cushion cut emerald ring, price upon request, Graff
Courtesy of Martin Katz
10.81ct emerald cut old mine emerald set in platinum, price upon request, Martin Katz
Courtesy of Mociun
Andromeda stone cluster emerald ring with black and white diamonds in 14k yellow gold, $4,200, Mociun
Courtesy of Super Jeweler
Antique style emerald and diamond ring, $399.99, Super Jeweler
Courtesy of Angara
Bezel-set solitaire round emerald stackable ring, $549, Angara
Courtesy of Ken & Dana Design
Caldonia emerald and rose gold crown engagement ring in yellow gold, priced from $3,200, Ken & Dana Design
Courtesy of Harry Winston
Classic Winston™ emerald-cut emerald ring with tapered baguette diamond side stone in platinum and 18k yellow gold, price upon request, Harry Winston
Courtesy of Bayco
Cosmopolitan Collection emerald-cut emerald & diamond ring in platinum setting, price upon request, Bayco
Courtesy of Twist
Cushion cut emerald ring in 22k yellow gold and sterling band, $5,980, Judy Geib available at Twist
Courtesy of Selin Kent
Defne pavé ring marquise emerald and white diamonds in yellow gold, $1,450, Selin Kent
Courtesy of Yi Collection
Emerald & diamonds ring in 18k yellow gold, $3,500, Yi Collection
Courtesy of Greenwich Collections
Emerald and diamond “Lexie ring” 14k yellow gold, Jennie Kwon available at Greenwich St. Jewelers
Courtesy of Leo Ingwer
Emerald art deco ring exquisite in 18kt yellow gold accented with straight baguette diamonds, price upon request, Leo Ingwer
Courtesy of Greenwich St. Collection
Emerald gemstone and emerald-cut trapezoid diamond two-toned ring, $75,000, Greenwich St. Collection
Emerald pear-shape and diamond halo cocktail ring in platinum, $22,750, Blue Nile
Courtesy of Bario Neal
Emerald ray solitaire emerald-cut ring in 18kt yellow golf, priced from $3,178, Bario Neal
Courtesy of Trumpet & Horn
Greenhills authentic Victorian era 18k yellow gold engagement ring, $11,500, Trumpet & Horn
Courtesy of Allurez
Halo emerald & diamond floral pear shaped fashion ring 14k white gold, $3,117, Allurez
Courtesy of Catbird
Inishmore emerald ring in solid 18k gold, $1,980, Kataoka available at Catbird
Courtesy of Van Cleef & Arpels
Menuet solitaire emerald-cut emerald ring in platinum, $152,000, Van Cleef & Arpels
Courtesy of Ritani
Oval shaped emerald French-set diamond band engagement ring in 14kt white gold, $4,105, Ritani
Courtesy of Anna Sheffield
Oval rosette ring yellow gold & emerald, $12,500, Anna Sheffield
Courtesy of Jemma Wynne
Prive emerald ring with pave diamonds in 18k yellow gold and black rhodium, price upon request, Jemma Wynne
Courtesy of Heltzberg Diamonds
Pear-shaped emerald ring in 10k yellow gold with round cut diamonds, $549.99, Heltzberg Diamonds
Courtesy of Gemvara
Round cut emerald with diamonds in white gold, $5,765, Gemvara
Courtesy of Jack Vartanian
Savage solitaire emerald ring in white gold 18k with black rhodium, price upon request, Jack Vartanian
Courtesy of The One I Love NYC
The emerald & diamond drench dancer Edwardian ring in 18k white gold, $2,500, The One I Love NYC
Courtesy of Harry Koltar
The Koltar Collection Harmonie 1emerald-cut emerald in 18 karat yellow gold & platinum, $34,435, Harry Koltar
Courtesy of Danhov
Tubetto single diamond shank engagement ring in platinum with emerald-shaped emerald, $3,920 (center stone not included), Danhov
Courtesy of David Yurman
Venetian quatrefoil® ring with emerald and diamonds in 18k gold, $1,450, David Yurman
Courtesy of Ruby Lane
Vintage emerald and diamond double halo ring in 18k white gold, $4,800, Victoria Stering available at Ruby Lane
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