Three Stone Emerald Ring 2.61 Ct., 18K White Gold

This ring centers on a C. Dunaigre certified, 2.61 carat emerald cut green emerald, measuring 8.53 by 7.21 by 5.51 millimeters, a proportionally balanced stone that demonstrates the advantages of a classic step cut for colored gems. The emerald exhibits vivid color saturation and transparency that allow light to travel cleanly through its pavilion, producing strong color intensity rather than surface flash, a desirable characteristic for collectors and connoisseurs who prioritize hue and tone. Clarity has been evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, which in emerald gemology is exceptional, since most emeralds present garden inclusions and fissures; the limited, well-dispersed inclusions in this piece do not interrupt the gem’s visual depth and instead testify to its natural origin. The stone is unenhanced, no treatment, which materially increases its rarity and appeal, because untreated emeralds with such saturation and clarity are significantly less common than their treated counterparts. The certification from C. Dunaigre provides independent verification of weight, measurements, observed clarity and the absence of enhancement, adding critical provenance and assurance of authenticity for the educated buyer.

Complementing the center stone are white half moon shaped natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carats, graded Very Slightly Included to VS1 and VS2 in clarity, with a color grade of F. Half moon side stones are chosen specifically to support and visually expand the central emerald without competing for attention, their clean, near-colorless appearance providing a crisp contrast that brightens the setting and emphasizes the emerald’s green tone. The VS clarity range indicates inclusions that are minute and typically only visible under magnification, while F color ensures the diamonds appear colorless to the naked eye, a desirable combination for side stones intended to frame a colored central gem. The entire suite is set in 18 karat white gold, a metal that offers an excellent balance of durability and luster, and serves to neutralize warm reflections so the eye reads the emerald’s true color without bias. The setting architecture visible in the gallery and prong design secures the stones while exhibiting refined craftsmanship, and the excellent polish contributes to consistent surface reflections, further enhancing perceived quality.

Beyond immediate aesthetic and technical merits, this ring is designed and specified to serve as a lasting family heirloom. From a materials standpoint, a natural, untreated Zambian emerald of this size and condition is a durable store of intrinsic and collectible value, and paired with F color VS clarity diamonds and an 18K gold mounting, the piece combines rarity, gemological integrity and precious metal content that historically retain and often appreciate in value. The construction, with a protective prong and basket system and a low-profile yet elegant gallery, mitigates common risks for emeralds, which can be more brittle than corundum and require thoughtful setting to reduce exposure to knocks and stresses. For custodial longevity, The Natural Emerald Company provides full documentation, certification, and recommendations for care, including periodic professional inspections, prudent wearing practices, and suggested cleaning protocols that preserve the stone and setting for decades. The ring’s proportions and classic design language make it easy to integrate into changing tastes across generations, and the option to have discrete engraving or documentation placed with the ring creates an emotional continuity that reinforces its role as a tangible family narrative, ready to be inherited, re-sized or remounted by future custodians while retaining both sentimental and market value.