Diamond & Emerald Rings
It is said that Cleopatra
adored emerald as her most favourite gemstone and used to adorn herself
with these beautiful gems found at those times in Greece. While we are
not sure whether she wore emerald rings, the modern day woman simply
loves to wear an emerald and diamond ring for the sheer green beauty
of this gemstone. Belonging to the same gemstone family as aquamarine,
emerald gets its rich green colour from chromium and vanadium. Emerald
is mostly mined now in Colombia. Unlike in other stones where inclusions
are seen as unwanted intrusions eating into the beauty of the gem, the
inclusions in emerald (called Jardins) because they give it a richer
colour and more beautiful look earn for it high appreciation. But an
inclusion in the form of a feather fracture is best avoided as it is
deep seated and may cause the emerald to break. The emerald and diamond
ring is made with the stone dominantly cut in emerald or rectangular
cut with diamonds settings that may also have the same emerald cut.
In fact the term ‘emerald cut’ was coined due to the fact that emerald
is a fragile stone and the cutting must be such as to protect this brittle
gemstone from cleavage during cutting and from subsequent wear and tear.
The emerald and diamond
engagement ring is a choice with a difference. The significance lies
not only in the splendour of emerald but also in the beliefs that people
wearing this gemstone would be blessed with clairvoyant powers. Emerald
is also believed to possess healing powers and other special characteristics.
However it is for demonstrating their love and commitment that an engaged
couple prefers the emerald and diamond ring that symbolizes these human
virtues.
The value of an emerald
and diamond ring is determined by the colour and clarity of the emerald
used. Blue green is the colour that gives it the best look though the
emerald may just be green also. While choosing an emerald for an emerald
and diamond ring, it should be seen that the colour remains equally
bright from all angles. As far as the shape of an emerald and diamond
ring is concerned, the emerald is mostly designed as rectangular or
square. However the shape can be like a heart or pear or just round.
The cost would be much higher as more precision is required for such
cuts.
The following emerld and diamond rings for sale are listed on eBay.
