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20 Emerald Engagement Rings That Will Make You Green With Envy

And they're celeb approved - by Alix Nicholson
  • 10 Oct 2019

If you’re looking for something other than a diamond to add some sparkle to your ring finger, emerald rings are a beautiful yet often-overlooked option. Favoured by celebrities from Olivia Wilde to Irina Shayk and classic style icon Jackie ‘O’ Kennedy, emerald engagement  rings come in as many styles as you can imagine – and is stunning whether set in white gold, rose gold or yellow gold.

20 Emerald Engagement Rings That Will Make You Green With Envy

All about emeralds

The beautiful green stone symbolises mercy, compassion and universal love, and is heralded in certain circles for its calming powers. The way in which the precious gemstone (which also happens to be the May birthstone, all you May babies!) is most often cut gave rise to the term ‘emerald-cut’, which was developed to highlight the richness of coloured gemstones.

There are several different types of emeralds on the market to consider when you start your search for the perfect ring.

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Natural vs synthetic 

According to the International Gem Society, a lab-created emerald still qualifies as a ‘real’ emerald, but not a natural one. Synthetic emeralds are some of the most valuable manmade gemstones, due to the time, energy and equipment needed to create them – but still not as valuable as naturally occurring emeralds.

Columbian emeralds are mined in Columbia (surprise!), and are renowned for their exceptional quality and deep, rich colour. Most of the world’s natural emeralds come from Columbia, followed by Zambia; experts say Zambian emeralds are generally cleaner and more saturated in colour than Columbian variety.

How to choose. Of the ‘four Cs’ that we’re told to keep in mind when choosing a diamond – colour, clarity, carat and cut – ‘colour’ is the most relevant to emeralds, say experts, and the most important to determining their value (along with carats). Bluish or pure deep green shades are the most popular but ultimately, if you’re choosing a stone for a piece of jewellery, you should pick a green that you like. People often choose lighter shades than they would’ve expected to like because they reflect more light, making them livelier and more brilliant than darker stones.

Potential downsides of an emerald ring

While there’s no question emeralds are a stunning and unique choice for your engagement ring, they do pose potential risk factors. As a particular brittle gemstone, they’re vulnerable to damage during everyday wear, as well as the cutting, polishing and setting process. Enter the emerald cut: the vulnerable corners in this style are faceted, providing a safer place for the setting’s prongs and helping protect against damage.

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Celebrity ring-spiration

Emeralds were Cleopatra’s favourite gemstones, and were the top pick for several celebs before they walked down the aisle.

1. Halle Berry’s 4-carat ring, given to her by Olivier Martinez, was designed by French jeweller Robert Mazio and is worth an estimated $294,000 (AUD).

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Halle Berry

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2. Olivia Wilde’s now-husband chose a brilliant-cut diamond surrounded by a halo of emeralds. "It went through Paris around 1921," Olivia told Lucky magazine of the vintage bling. "It's a bit of an aqua emerald, not a deep dark green. Jason said it reminded him of my eyes."

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3. Former First Lady Jackie ‘O’ Kennedy was nothing if not a style icon, and her choice of engagement ring was everything we wanted it to be. Bought from Van Cleef & Arpels in New York, it featured a 2.84-carat emerald-cut emerald and a 2.88-carat emerald-cut diamond.

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Jackie 'O' Kennedy

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4. Victoria Beckham has no less than 14 engagement rings (hubby David just keeps on buying them, and that’s the kind of love we want!). One of her pieces is a cushion-cut emerald set on a diamond band that’s been estimated to be worth up to $1.3 million.

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Victoria Beckham

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5. Zoe Saldana, who’s married to Marco Perego, chose a pear-shaped emerald, estimated to be 8- to 10-carats and thought to come from Columbia’s Muzo mine. It’s flanked by trillion-cut diamonds and smaller diamonds, set on a white gold band.

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Zoe Saldana

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6. Heidi Klum’s now-husband Tom Kaultiz proposed to the model in January this year with an emerald-and-diamond piece that’s thought to be worth nearly $44,000.

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Heidi Klum

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7. Though the pair are no longer together, the ring Bradley Cooper gave Irina Shayk is still a beauty: an oval-cut emerald surrounded by a halo of diamonds on a gold band.

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Irina Shayk

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8. Simple elegance

Cartier
Cartier

Cartier 1895 Solitaire Ring

An emerald-cut emerald (available from 1.00 to 1.99 carats), set in platinum and paved with brilliant-cut diamonds.

Price: available on request.

9. Vintage style

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Tiffany & Co

Tiffany & Co Tiffany Soleste Ring

A round 0.45-carat emerald with round brilliant diamonds (0.36-carats) set in platinum.

Price: $19,500

10. Celeb match

1stdibs
1stdibs

1stdibs Art Deco Revival 1.22-Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Emerald Platinum Ring

Reminiscent of Olivia Wilde’s antique ring, this handcrafted ring features a 1.22-carat old mind cut diamond surrounded by a halo of vibrant emeralds.

Price: $13,282.80

  1. Affordable style
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Prouds

Prouds 9-ct Gold and Created Emerald and Diamond Ring

A .10-carat emerald-cut ring set in yellow gold, flanked by diamonds.

Price: $1199

  1. Mixed metals
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Harry Winston

13. Modern lines

Michael hill
Michael Hill

Michael Hill Ring With Natural Emerald & 1 Carat TW Of Diamonds In 14ct Yellow Gold

Four natural emeralds are housed between 14-carat yellow gold bands, and accented by alternating diamonds (1-carat total weight) and diamond bands above and below.

Price: $4499

14. For him  

Glamira
Glamira

15. Sweet and simple

Angara
Angara

Angara Classic Solitaire Oval Emerald Promise Ring

Choose from yellow, white or rose gold, and select the size and quality of your oval-cut emerald for this delicate promise ring.

Price: $1589

16. Boldly romantic

Diamondere
Diamondere

Diamondere ‘Heavenly’ Ring

A princess-cut, AAAA-grade natural emerald set in 18-carat white gold. This company focuses on Brazilian and Columbian emeralds, for their richness of colour and high brilliance.

Price: $2380

17. Eternal love

James Allen
James Allen

James Allen Platinum Round Emerald and Diamond Eternity Ring

Alternating emeralds and diamonds set in a channel design make a beautiful and eye-catching wedding or eternity band with a splash of colour.

Price: $3456

18. Geometric glamour

Harry Winston
Harry Winston

Central Park by Harry Winston, Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring

Featuring a 2.13-carat emerald-cut emerald and 4 emerald-cut and tapered baguette diamonds (approximately 3.30-carat total weight), this modern and unique piece is set in platinum and 18k yellow gold.

Price: available on request

19. Royal inspiration

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Gemvara

Gemvara Diana Ring

Recreate Princess Di’s timeless style, swapping out the original sapphire for a 2.08-carat emerald, encircled by diamonds, all set in a platinum band.

Price: $36,975 (approx)

20. Whimsical beauty

Gems & Gold
Etsy

18K Gold Circle Minimalist Ring with Colombian Emerald and Diamond

A truly unique minimalist 18kt-gold ring, featuring a round faceted Columbian emerald and scattered round brilliant-cut diamonds of varying sizes.

Price: $650

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Alix is a former magazine deputy editor with a passion for lifestyle, travel, beauty and wellness.

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