Three Stone Emerald Ring 0.74 Ct., 18K White Gold

This ring centers a transparent 0.74 carat oval Colombian emerald, precisely measured at 6.58 by 5.28 by 3.88 mm, with a mixed brilliant cut that balances color saturation and light return. The mixed brilliant faceting combines a brilliant style crown with a pavilion that incorporates controlled step elements, producing a lively scintillation across the table while maintaining depth of tone through the pavilion facets. The measured depth is approximately 59 percent, a proportion that favors face up spread and color presence without sacrificing brilliance. Clarity is graded as very slightly included at eye level, indicating only minor natural internal features that do not distract from the gem when worn, and which serve to authenticate the stone as natural Colombian material. The polish is excellent, the facet junctions are crisp, and the symmetry of the oval outline is carefully managed to minimize directional light leakage, therefore optimizing the perceived intensity of the green. Enhancement is standard, applied conservatively, and the outcome is a gem that demonstrates intense color saturation and transparency with minimal intervention.

Flanking the central emerald are natural white round diamonds with a combined approximate weight of 0.09 carats, selected for optical harmony rather than sheer mass. These side stones are graded Very Slightly Included in clarity, within the VS1 to VS2 range, and display a color grade of F, which ensures high white contrast against the emerald without introducing warmth that could mute the green. The diamonds are cut to good proportions for small melee sizes, their facets aligned to present bright contrast points that accentuate the emerald table and crown. The setting is executed in 18K white gold, chosen for its stable alloy properties and subdued warm tone that is rhodium compatible, permitting a mirror polish finish that enhances overall brightness. The mount utilizes a four prong basket for the oval center, with secure prongs positioned to minimize obstruction of the pavilion and table, an open gallery that permits unobstructed light entry and egress, and bead set shoulders for the rounds that maintain bezel adjacency while preserving light performance. Craftsmanship details include tight prong shoulders, discreet solder joints, and internal finish work under the gallery to reduce debris collection and facilitate cleaning.

The design philosophy behind this piece emphasizes the innate attributes of the Colombian emerald, rather than extensive modification, and The Natural Emerald Company presents it as a study in restrained enhancement and considered lapidary technique. Because the gem exhibits intense natural saturation and high transparency, only standard, minimal enhancement was necessary to stabilize and clarify surface reaching fissures, a common practice that maintains the original character and brilliancy of the stone. The mixed brilliant approach to faceting was chosen to capitalize on the emeralds absorption and transmission properties, yielding a lively face up appearance while preserving the stone nearly intact in its natural state. The result is an object where the visible inclusions provide provenance and naturalism, the hue remains vibrant and regionally characteristic of Colombian material, and the polish and facet alignment maximize optical return with negligible need for additional modification.

For the connoisseur who values technical refinements, this ring offers a meticulous combination of gemologic merit and jewelerly execution, suitable for everyday wear with customary care, and worthy of inclusion in a collection that prioritizes natural origin and minimal treatment. The balanced dimensions, precise mixed brilliant cutting, and careful mounting in 18K white gold create a piece that measures well technically, responds well to controlled lighting conditions, and reads as an honest expression of the emeralds natural beauty. The Natural Emerald Company stands behind the gemological descriptions provided, and we welcome inquiries regarding independent testing, customization of the mounting, or additional documentation about the stone origin and standard enhancement treatment.