Antique Style Emerald Ring 1.18 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

From the rich, mineral laden earth of Zambia a single crystal emerged with a color so vivid it seemed to hold its own light. At The Natural Emerald Company we trace this 1.18 carat round green emerald back to the mines where skilled hands and patient time coaxed its intense saturation into being. Cut in a mixed brilliant style and painstakingly polished to an excellent finish, the gem measures 6.88 by 6.81 by 4.27 millimeters and shows very slight inclusions when viewed at eye level, a natural fingerprint that attests to its authenticity. Standard enhancement has been applied with care to stabilize the stone while preserving the depth and clarity that make Zambian emeralds so prized. Around the central green heart we set a constellation of white diamonds, pear shaped stones weighing approximately 0.20 carat with clarity Very Slightly Included VS1 and VS2 and color grade E, and round diamonds totaling approximately 0.30 carat with clarity Very Slightly Included VS1 and VS2 and color grade F, each diamond chosen to amplify the emeralds glow without competing with its verdant presence.

The journey from rough to ring is a story of transformation, where earth and craft meet. Our master jewelers designed a halo setting that elevates the emerald, allowing light to enter and reflect through the mixed brilliant facets while the surrounding white diamonds catch the eye with scintillation. The entire composition is brought together in 18 karat yellow gold, a warm embrace that complements the green center and nods to classical jewelry traditions. Every prong, every polishing stroke, and every gem selection reflects a commitment to balance and durability, so that the piece will carry both beauty and meaning for a lifetime.

As an engagement or wedding ring this creation is more than ornament, it is a promise rendered in color and craft. Emeralds have long symbolized renewal, fidelity, and enduring love across cultures, and this specific stone carries the lineage of Zambian earth into the beginning of a shared life. Presented by The Natural Emerald Company this ring offers a narrative to tell at the moment of asking and a presence to wear in every tomorrow, a tactile reminder that love is cultivated, refined, and forever cherished.