Antique Style Emerald Ring 0.73 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This ring presents a beautifully transparent 0.73 carat emerald cut green emerald, set with precision by The Natural Emerald Company, and it is an exemplar of balance between gemstone proportions and hand finishing. The emerald measures 5.88 x 5.01 x 3.68 mm, yielding an approximate depth proportion of 68 percent which sits well within the traditional range for an emerald cut, and the step facets have been cut to emphasize both clarity and color. The clarity grade is described as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which for an emerald of this transparency is notable and allows more direct light transmission than is typical for many emeralds. The color exhibits light saturation, a subtle and elegant green tone that reads as fresh and slightly minty, and the polish is graded excellent so that facet junctions are sharp and reflective. Enhancement is standard which is the customary treatment in trade to stabilize and improve the apparent clarity, and the stone is of Russian origin which speaks to a lineage of emeralds from the Ural region that are often prized for their crystalline clarity and delicate tonalities.

The cut of this emerald is the primary driver of its perceived brilliance and optical performance, and the emerald cut here has been executed to maximize light reflection within the constraints of the gem type. Emerald cuts use broad step facets that create broad flashes of light rather than the pinpoint scintillation of a brilliant cut, and when proportions are well judged the result is a hall of mirrors effect that highlights internal clarity and color. With the table and step facet planes aligned and the pavilion depth calibrated to the average diameter of the stone, light is reflected back toward the viewer in layered planes, creating depth and a luminous internal glow. The excellent polish reduces light leakage at facet junctions so that each broad flash remains clean and bright, and the relatively shallow to moderate depth proportion prevents the stone from appearing too dark while preserving richness of tone. The mounting further enhances brightness, the prong configuration lifts the stone enough to permit light entry through the pavilion girdle interface, and the open gallery design allows light to pass freely so that the step facets can play to their full advantage.

Flanking the emerald are white round shaped lab grown diamonds with a combined approximate weight of 0.36 carats, clarity grading Very Slightly Included with grades of VS1 and VS2, and a color grade of E, and these side stones contribute a crisp white contrast that visually enhances the green center. The round cut diamonds are engineered for maximum brilliance and fire, and in this setting they reflect high quality white light into the emerald facets so that the contrast between white sparkle and green flashes is optimized. The ring is crafted entirely in 18K yellow gold which complements the green tone through warm contrast, and the color of the gold also supports perceived depth of the emerald without overpowering its subtle saturation. For the educated buyer this ring represents a thoughtful combination of provenance, proportion and finishing. The Russian origin, the very very slightly included clarity evaluated at eye level, the excellent polish, and the intentional choice of an emerald cut to present the stone in its most favorable optical state are all factors that confer both aesthetic and trade value, and The Natural Emerald Company stands behind the selection and setting as an expression of responsible sourcing and skilled lapidary work.