3.86 Ct. Emerald Natural Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Yellow Gold

This ring centers an oval emerald cut to optimize color saturation and light return, the proportions showing a balanced table and crown relationship that retains a deep, vivid green with a subtle bluish secondary tone, the overall tone sitting in the medium to medium dark range which is ideal for classic emerald presence. The pavilion and crown facets have been executed with a mixed faceting approach to reconcile color concentration and scintillation, the pavilion contributing depth of color while carefully placed crown facets introduce controlled brilliance without washing the hue. Natural jardin inclusions are present as expected in emeralds, providing internal character while maintaining excellent transparency and surface luster. The center stone is secured in a four prong 18K yellow gold head, the warm gold tone calibrated to enhance the green saturation through complementary contrast rather than competing for attention. Flanking the oval are two tapered trilliant side stones and a halo of well matched round brilliant diamonds, each diamond set with precise claws and tapered shoulders to create a graduated optical frame that increases perceived size and provides crisp, white sparkle against the emerald, the diamond cuts selected to maximize fire without introducing color that would offset the primary gemstone.

From a treatment and finishing perspective the emerald requires minimal enhancement to present at this level, any clarity stabilization performed is conservative and consistent with trade practice, typically involving light, reversible oiling solely to improve surface reaching fissures and transparency while preserving the stone structure. No aggressive diffusion or dyeing is necessary, the natural color strength and faceting strategy deliver the desired visual effect with limited intervention. The mounting is hand finished in 18K yellow gold, soldered and polished to maintain crisp crown lines and a secure gallery, the prong tips meticulously shaped to protect the girdle while exposing optimal table view for light interaction. Overall the piece emphasizes material integrity, technical gem cutting and precise goldsmithing, allowing the gemstone to assert its intrinsic beauty with minimal enhancement, and delivering a ring that reads as both technically sophisticated and visually authentic.