Antique Style Emerald Ring 0.98 Ct., 18K White Gold

From the heart of Zambia to the refined setting of The Natural Emerald Company, this ring tells the story of a gemstone that began its life deep within ancient geology, survived the careful hands of miners, and emerged as a vivid expression of nature and skill. The 0.98 carat oval emerald measures 7.87 by 5.50 by 3.80 millimeters, a size that allows the intense color saturation to sing without overwhelming the finger. Evaluated at eye level and graded very very slightly included, this emerald retains a clarity that lets light travel freely through its body, a critical advantage for a gem that relies on interaction with light to reveal its beauty. The standard enhancement used is in keeping with industry practices, and it has been brought to an excellent polish, so that each facet catches and returns light with a lively response. As you imagine the journey, picture the rough stone being studied, its internal character respected, and its final form chosen to honor the green that drew attention in the first place, a decision made by cutters who saw the gem not only as material, but as potential for brilliance.

The mixed brilliant cut chosen for this oval emerald is the artisan answer to a demanding question, how to maximize both color and light in a gem that naturally prefers depth over sparkle. By combining the step like facets associated with traditional emerald cuts on certain planes, and the dynamic, numerous facets of a brilliant cut on others, the cutter has created an internal mirror that guides light in and out with purpose. The crown is faceted to break incoming light and create scintillation on movement, while the pavilion facets are angled to reflect that light back through the table, reinforcing the gem that vivid Zambian green. The oval outline itself lengthens the visual presence on the hand, its length to width ratio providing elegant balance, and those proportions help the mixed brilliant faceting pattern to distribute flashes evenly from edge to center. A well proportioned table size and carefully considered pavilion depth prevent light leakage, so that brilliance is maximized without sacrificing the deep, saturated color that defines a fine emerald.

Set in 18 karat white gold, the ring design celebrates the emerald while allowing light to reach it from every useful angle, an important part of the brilliance strategy. A four prong cathedral style setting holds the oval gem securely, while the open gallery beneath lifts the stone so that scattered light can enter from the pavilion, enhancing return and depth. Along the shoulders of the band, delicate white round diamonds accentuate the center stone and add controlled points of white sparkle. These diamonds include stones of approximately 0.015 carats, 0.03 carats, and 0.02 carats, all natural, all clarity VS, and all in the F to G color range, which provides a cool white contrast to the warm green of the emerald. Carefully matched, these small diamonds create a luminous frame, their facets catching ambient light and reflecting subtle white flashes into the emerald, which increases the perceived brilliance and liveliness of the whole piece. The ring is finished with a high quality polish on the white gold, so the metal itself acts as a mirror, supporting the play of light from the center outward.

When you wear this ring you are carrying a layered narrative of place, craft, and intention, a connection to Zambian land, to the cutter who chose a mixed brilliant approach to elevate both color and light, and to the goldsmith who balanced security with maximum optical performance. The Natural Emerald Company stands behind every step of this journey, from ethical sourcing to the final inspection, ensuring that the stone you see is the stone that was chosen for its character and potential. Care for this ring with gentle cleaning in warm soapy water and occasional professional examinations to maintain prong security, and its polish will continue to showcase the emeralds brilliance. If you are drawn to a ring that merges geological story with engineered light performance, this piece offers a rare combination of intense color, considered cutting, and supporting diamonds, all set in enduring 18 karat white gold.