1.85 Ct.Tw. Emerald Studs Earrings, 14K Yellow Gold

These earrings present a study in restrained geometry and precise gemology, entirely set in 14K yellow gold, with emerald cut green gemstones secured in four corner prongs. The emerald cut emphasizes broad parallel step facets, a large table, truncated corners, and a gently tapered pavilion, creating a planar interplay of light and shade rather than the scintillation of a brilliant cut. The result is a cool, architectural presence against the warm tone of 14K yellow gold. The head sits in a shallow basket with open pavilion windows to permit controlled light passage, the posts are integral 14K stems, and the friction backs are proportioned to the post diameter for secure daily wear. Every element is balanced to maintain a low profile on the ear, ensuring that the rectangular faceting reads cleanly when viewed face on, and that the gem shape aligns with the jaw line and collar line in a manner that is visually elongating and quietly assertive.

From a gemological perspective, the emerald cut in a saturated green stone emphasizes color over sparkle, making color grade the primary determinant of visual value. The stones exhibit a vivid green with a medium to medium deep tone and strong saturation, attributes that allow the step facets to produce even color fields interspersed with lighter flashes along facet edges. Emeralds classically present characteristic internal features known as jardin, micro fissures and needle like inclusions that can scatter light differently across the step facets, adding depth and a natural texture to the color. Many natural emeralds undergo clarity enhancement with a stable oil or resin to reduce the visibility of surface reaching fissures, a customary and accepted treatment in the trade. For collectors who require documentation, laboratory grading and treatment disclosure are available upon request, and purchasing decisions should balance the combination of color grade, clarity characteristics, cut proportions and treatment status.

The goldwork demonstrates traditional bench techniques allied to contemporary precision, the 14K alloy chosen to provide a durable yellow hue that complements the cool green of the stones. Prongs are hand formed and burnished to the girdle planes at each truncated corner, the contact points radiused to minimize pressure concentration on the stone, and the basket is drawn with open galleries to optimize light transmission and facilitate cleaning. All solder joints are invisibly fused and the posts are center aligned, which reduces torque and lateral play when worn. Surfaces are finished with an even satin on the inner basket and a high polish on the visible planes, creating a contrast that reduces glare while enhancing perceived depth of color. The structural decisions, from prong profile to post thickness, are calibrated for daily wear while maintaining the delicacy expected of a classic stud earring.

The design draws on layered historical references to create a piece that is both timeless and contextually rich, melding the ancient reverence for green gems with modernist geometry. Emeralds feature in the jewelry traditions of the Mughal courts and in the pharaonic lapidaries of ancient Egypt, cultures that associated the stone with renewal, fertility, and status, and the rectangular step cut echoes the architectural motifs of both traditions. At the same time, the strict rectilinear vocabulary of the emerald cut is an emblem of the Art Deco era, when streamlined rectangles and stepped profiles became synonymous with refined modernity. In these earrings the stability of classical symbolism meets the clarity of twentieth century geometry, producing an object that reads as heirloom and contemporary at once. For care, avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners when stones may be clarity enhanced, clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and store separately to prevent metal or facet abrasion. If you require additional technical documentation, including exact carat weights, individual stone reports, or certification, we can provide those details to support an informed acquisition.