Antique Style Emerald Ring 5.23 Ct., Platinum 950

There is a timeless poetry to emeralds that reaches back to the earliest civilizations, and this ring embodies that enduring language of beauty. At its heart sits a transparent 5.23 carat cushion shaped green emerald, cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance scintillation with the stone's natural depth. The gem measures 10.61 by 10.18 by 7.26 millimeters, it shows vivid color saturation that speaks to the lush, verdant character associated with the finest emeralds, and it carries a clarity grade of very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a testament to its remarkable transparency for a stone of this size. The polish is excellent, and the enhancement is standard, preserving the organic charm of a gem that formed over millions of years and was brought to the surface in Zambia, a source renowned for producing emeralds with intense green tones. Worn, this central stone reads like a jewel from an older world, a relic of classical taste made modern through precision cutting and contemporary settings.

Surrounding the central emerald is a halo and shoulder arrangement of white round natural diamonds, selected to lift and frame the green center with a pure, bright contrast. The accent stones include a set of smaller rounds weighing approximately 0.06 carats with VS1 and VS2 clarity and F color, and a larger complement of rounds totaling approximately 0.504 carats with VS clarity and an F to G color grade, bringing the total accent weight to roughly 0.564 carats. Every diamond is carefully matched for hue and brilliance, set in 18K white gold that provides a cool, elegant backdrop and reinforces the classic silhouette. The gallery and mounting reveal refined hand finished details, a subtle pierced under gallery that recalls heirloom craftsmanship, and secure prong work that both displays and protects the stones. The overall design balances opulence and restraint in much the same way that antique jewels did, making the piece suitable for a lifetime of wear and for passing down through generations.

At The Natural Emerald Company we take pride in a level of workmanship that rivals the ateliers of the most revered houses in fine jewelry. The precision and fit of the setting are crafted with the kind of discipline and exacting standards one expects from legacy brands, while the attention to proportion and the way the emerald is seated to maximize light return is reminiscent of the classic aesthetics that have defined luxury icons. Where some maisons focus on a single signature motif, this ring achieves a harmonious integration of gemology and metalwork, combining rigorous stone selection with an elegant, restrained design ethos. The sourcing from Zambia, the transparent grading of clarity and treatment, and the choice of high color and clarity diamonds reflect a commitment to provenance and quality that creates a modern heirloom. For those who value tradition, provenance, and the quiet authority of a beautifully made jewel, this ring offers a narrative of history and continuity, a piece that reads as much like an artifact of classical taste as it does like a contemporary statement piece. If you would like further details on certification, customizations, or to see the ring in person, The Natural Emerald Company stands ready to guide you with the knowledge and care that such a treasured gemstone deserves.