If youโre looking for an elegant engagement ring that features a standout stone, look no further than an emerald cut. The emerald cut look has been a fashionable choice for ages, with a heavy rise in popularity in the 1920s. We often see emerald cut diamonds at Shane Co., but other colorful gemstones come in this shape as well. Here we take a deep dive into everything you need to know about emerald cut engagement rings.
What Is an Emerald Cut Engagement Ring?
To start off, you might be wondering what an emerald cut engagement ring even is. This stone shape refers to a step cut, meaning the diamond (or colorful gemstone) appears to have little stairs that create a sparkly effect. Emerald cut stones are primarily rectangular with cropped corners.
Thereโs another similar stone shape that might ring a bell when youโre looking at emerald cuts. An Asscher cut stone is similar to emerald cut ones, but theyโre square-shaped instead of rectangular.
History of the Emerald Cut
Emerald cut is one of the oldest stone shapes, dating back to the 1500s. Cutters originally created the shape for the emerald gemstone. Jewelers soon expanded the cut for other stones, but emerald cut diamonds werenโt really popular until the Art Deco period. Due to their history, emerald cut stones are considered both classic and modern as newer designs incorporate the stone shape.
Emerald Cut Engagement Ring Meaning
An emerald cut engagement ring is said to symbolize an open heart and clarity, since these stones are much more transparent than many other shapes. Emerald cut stones are considered stylish, plus they indicate assurance and self-worth.
What to Look for in an Emerald Cut Stone
The mirror effect of emerald cut engagement rings shows small flashes of light when you look at the stone, like a mirror. Inclusions in a diamond are more visible in an emerald cut because of its unique shape, so we recommend not going for a stone below a VS2 (very slightly included 2). People with longer fingers tend to like emerald cut rings, since the emerald cut is elongated and takes up more room on a finger. Youโll want to look for an emerald cut stone with good depth.
Famous Emerald Cut Engagement Rings
Famous emerald cut engagement rings include those worn by Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, Beyoncรฉ, Jennifer Lopez, and Paris Hilton. These starlets all have one thing in common: huge stones and immense style.
Emerald Cut Engagement Rings at Shane Co.
We offer a variety of emerald cut engagement rings at Shane Co. to fit your unique taste. If youโre considering going for an emerald cut engagement ring, check out two options we carry at Shane Co. below:
Classic Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
This classic emerald cut diamond engagement ring features two emerald cut natural diamonds that accent the center stone of your choice. This ring is crafted with quality 14k white gold.
Art Deco Cathedral Diamond Engagement Ring
This Art Deco-inspired cathedral engagement ring shines with accenting natural diamonds and a 14k white or yellow gold design.
You can also choose your own emerald cut stone at Shane Co. We offer colorful gemstones as well as natural and lab-grown diamonds in the emerald cut. If you select your own stone, we will then carefully craft an engagement ring that has all the qualities you desire, like metal type and any additional stones. Select the type of colorful gemstone or diamond you want along with its carat, length, and width.
Other Stone Shapes to Know
If youโre unsure about the emerald cut, you may want to consider the other diamond and colorful gemstone shapes we carry at Shane Co., including the following:
- Round: The most classic shape, round stones are circular in nature.
- Marquise: A marquise stone is elongated and tapered at the ends, shaped like a boat in the water.
- Oval: Some people opt for an oval shape if they like round stones but want something more elongated.
- Cushion Cut: Cushion cut stones are square stones that are rounded at the corners.
- Princess Cut: A princess cut stone is similar to a cushion cut, but the edges arenโt rounded.
- Radiant Cut: Radiant cut stones are similar to emerald cut in shape, but their facets are most like a round diamond, meaning the light hits from all angles rather than in a step cut.
- Asscher Cut: This stone shape is most similar to an emerald cut, but Asscher cuts are square instead of rectangular.
- Pear-Shaped: Pear-shaped stones are rounded at one side and pointed at the other, much like the fruit from which their name is derived.
- Heart-Shaped: A heart-shaped stone is, of course, modeled after a heart design.
At Shane Co., weโre here for all of your jewelry needs, whether youโre looking for an emerald cut engagement ring or something else. With our Free Lifetime Warranty, weโre your partners for life. To find the perfect engagement ring, book an online or in-store appointment today.
