Three Stone Emerald Ring 1.42 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

The story of this ring begins deep in the mineral-rich soils of Zambia, where the emerald crystal was coaxed from the earth by patient miners who know the subtle language of green. From that first unassuming rough crystal the stone was chosen for its extraordinary, intense color saturation, a deep verdant hue that is immediately arresting even before it was shaped. At The Natural Emerald Company we had this gem evaluated and IGI certified as a 1.42 carat emerald cut, with precise dimensions of 7.91 x 6.42 x 3.23 mm and an emerald cut that emphasizes both plane and depth. The gem bears a clarity grade of included at eye level, which is typical for natural emeralds and serves as a record of the journey that crystal made over millions of years. The stone has been given a standard enhancement, a practiced and accepted treatment that stabilizes and enriches its appearance, and it has received an excellent polish that allows light to dance along its facets. Set between two white trillion shaped natural diamonds, weighing approximately 0.30 carats, and mounted in warm 18K yellow gold, the finished piece reads like a conversation between a wild, ancient landscape and meticulous human hands.

Comparing the clarity of this emerald to the clarity standards of high end rings, especially those centered on diamonds, reveals the different expectations that collectors and connoisseurs bring to each gem type. High end diamond centers are commonly graded in the VVS and VS range when they are meant to be eye clean, and their crystalline structure allows for exceptional clarity without internal features. Emeralds are a different story, their formation in the presence of other minerals produces natural inclusions that are widely accepted and even cherished as fingerprints of origin. An included emerald evaluated at eye level, like this Zambian stone, will often show internal characteristics under close inspection, yet it can outperform higher clarity stones in overall presence because of its saturated color and cut. The intense green here masks and harmonizes with its internal features, so that the viewer is first and foremost struck by the color and the roomy depth of the emerald cut. The complimentary side diamonds, with clarity grades of VS1 and VS2 and a color grade of E, provide a bright, icy contrast, delivering crisp scintillation that elevates the center gem. The diamonds are finer in clarity and color than many accent stones, and their geometric trillion shape frames and focuses attention on the central emerald, creating a balance of brilliance and chroma that few rings manage to achieve.

At The Natural Emerald Company our workshop treated this piece as a conversation with the material, not a formula to be repeated. The ring was conceived to highlight the Zambian origin of the emerald, celebrating its natural inclusions as evidence of authenticity rather than flaws to be hidden. The four prong setting on the emerald was designed to protect the corners inherent to the emerald cut, while allowing light to enter and reflect, showing off the excellent polish and the deep pulses of green. The gallery and shoulder design support the profile of the stone and add structural integrity while keeping the overall silhouette refined. The choice of 18K yellow gold was deliberate, its warm tone harmonizing with the green to create a vintage yet timeless character, and to provide resilience in daily wear. For care we recommend gentle cleaning, avoidance of harsh chemicals, and periodic professional inspection, particularly because standard enhancements can benefit from mindful maintenance. The IGI certificate accompanies the ring, documenting its weight, proportions and evaluated clarity, and our gem specialists are always available to walk you through the report and the piece itself. When you wear this ring you carry the trace of a Zambian landscape, the hand of skilled cutters and setters, and the expertise of The Natural Emerald Company, a lineage that turns a found crystal into a story that sits beautifully on the hand.