Pave Emerald Ring 0.72 Ct., Platinum 950

A whisper of deep forest and early morning light, this ring cradles a transparent 0.72 carat oval green emerald that seems to hold the green of a secret garden within its heart. Measuring 6.98 x 4.87 x 3.80 mm, the stone is cut in a mixed brilliant style that sings with facets, its intense color saturation and excellent polish turning every tilt of the hand into a small miracle. Evaluated at eye level as very slightly included, and enhanced by standard treatment that stabilizes and deepens its tone, this Russian emerald sits like a promise atop a band of luminous 18K white gold. Accents of white round natural diamonds, a delicate cluster of stones weighing approximately 0.07 carats and a further grouping totaling approximately 0.39 carats, both graded VS in clarity and F slash G in color, flank the center stone and add a soft, frosted constellation of light that frames the emerald like dawn framing a new day. The Natural Emerald Company invites you to dream with this piece, a voice of old earth given the language of forever.

When one asks whether this emerald will wear with you through habitual moments, the answer is given with both candor and care. Diamonds are the hardest gems and they remain peerless in resisting scratches, yet emeralds carry their own noble strength, especially when they are transparent with very slight inclusions and an excellent polish, as this stone is. Because emeralds commonly host natural inclusions, and because standard enhancement such as oil filling is often used to enhance clarity and stability, they are more sensitive to sharp blows than a diamond of equal size, yet they respond beautifully to thoughtful design. Here, the 18K white gold setting and the secure prong work that lifts and surrounds the gem protect its girdle and pavilion, while the pavé of natural diamonds on the band softens impacts and disperses wear. Worn daily, it will shine as a companion as long as one treats it kindly, avoiding hard knocks, extreme temperature shocks, and inappropriate ultrasonic cleaning, and bringing it to a trusted jeweler for occasional inspection and reproofing. In this way the stone will keep its song for years, and The Natural Emerald Company will stand with you as custodian of that light.