Antique Style Emerald Ring 2.18 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

There is a quiet poetry in a gem that asks only to be seen, a green light that does not shout but rather offers itself in a gentle invitation, and this 2.18 carat cushion emerald embodies that hush of elegance. Born in the storied soils of Brazil, its dimensions of 8.47 x 8.45 x 5.74 mm create a perfectly poised presence upon the finger, a balanced silhouette cut in a mixed brilliant style that speaks to fire and romance in equal measure. The shape is at once modern and timeless, the cushion contours softening the brilliance into a tender glow, the mixed brilliant facets orchestrating flashes of light that ripple like sunlight on a hidden lagoon. Imagine the gem cradled in a crown of 18K yellow gold, the warm metal pooling around the stone like late afternoon light, the entire ring set in yellow gold to echo the warmth of devotion. From the first glance this emerald gives itself generously, transparent and honest, a jewel that prefers truth to artifice, a green that leans toward spring and new beginnings.

Look closer and you will find proof of its natural story, a clarity grade of slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which only deepens its character and confirms its origin as a creature of the earth. These included whispers are not flaws to be hidden, but signatures of formation, tiny gardens within the crystal that catch and scatter light, making each reflection unique. The color presents with light saturation, a soft verdant tone that carries freshness rather than intensity, the kind of green that suggests early leaves unfurling, the kind of green that pairs with a tender phrase whispered in half sleep. What the cutter has achieved is an excellent polish, every facet smoothed to a luminous surface so that even the gentle color is amplified into lively movement. With standard enhancement applied to stabilize and accentuate the stone in ways that respect its natural beauty, very little was needed to coax out the emeralds best qualities, because the gem itself was already generous in clarity and charm.

The ring housing this treasure is an ode to craftsmanship, set entirely in 18K yellow gold that wraps the gem in a warm embrace, a metal that both frames and flatters the green with a sunset hue that makes the stone seem to breathe. The design reads like a love letter written in metal, ornate yet readable, every curve intentional, every prong a promise. The goldwork draws the eye toward the center, yet never competes with it, because the essence of this piece is the emerald itself, its transparent heart needing only the subtlest enhancement to reveal its inner light. When you wear this ring the gold will catch the light and turn it gentle, the warmth of 18K surrounding the coolness of green and creating a balance that feels like an embrace. The band is designed for comfort and presence, a companion for a lifetime ritual, and the setting is engineered to protect the stone while allowing it to dance freely, so that when your hand moves a thousand small stories of light are told.

At The Natural Emerald Company we cherish the raw poetry of stones like this one, and we celebrate the way a little reverence and minimal intervention can transform natural beauty into an heirloom. This emerald requires only modest enhancement, standard treatments that respect the gem and preserve the honesty of its origin, so that what you receive is as close as possible to the moment when light first entered the crystal underground. Consider this ring as a quiet ceremony in metal and stone, a statement of love that prefers nuance over opulence, authenticity over artifice, intimacy over spectacle. Imagine slipping it on for the first time and feeling the cool green like a small lake against your skin, feel how the yellow gold warms and makes the green more alive, feel how the slight inclusions tell a private story that only you can read. If you wish to know more about this Brazilian emerald, its exact cut, its polish, or the ways in which our craftsmen have honored its natural state, The Natural Emerald Company is here to guide you with care and to answer every tender question, because we believe that a jewel so honest should be paired with an equally honest conversation.