Emerald Engagement Ring

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Have you ever thought about buying an emerald engagement ring? Everyone is so hung up on diamond rings that the thought may not have crossed your mind.   

With most diamond rings you will get a certificate about the stone or stones. The information will be from color to imperfections. But one thing that is a bit different with emeralds is that the imperfections may have been treated. It is extremely common for emeralds with crack or fissures to be filled in with resins or oils. The benefit of treating an emerald is that it will help make the gem more transparent and possibly stronger. However, some treatments are able to change the overall color slightly. Most likely you will get a treated emerald and should receive documentation about it. If not, ask before you buy anything. If an emerald engagement ring has had many treatments, then it is clearly a lower quality stone.  

What Color is an Emerald?  

There is often a debate about the exact color of emeralds. You may hear they are green, blue-green, or some other closely related shade. For the record, an emerald engagement ring that has a blue-green color is more valuable than one with a yellowish or brownish tint to it. But regardless of the price, a different shade may be more appealing to your fiancee.

Are emeralds naturally perfect?  

Just like every other natural gem, an emerald is not perfect. The most common type of imperfection is a fracture, also known as a feather. They may not be visible in darker emeralds but they are something you need to find out before buying. If there is a serious fracture within it, the emerald will have a higher chance of breaking. We already mentioned treatments and sometimes these are able to help the emerald from breaking. 

If you hadn’t guessed already, the rectangular cut emerald engagement ring is the most popular. There are other types of cuts that you may be interested in, but sometimes they can be difficult to find.  

So how much is it going to cost me?  

Unlike diamonds, you can get a large cut emerald for a fraction of what a diamond ring would cost. We have seen emerald engagement rings anywhere from $150 and up. A medium to dark color 1.3ct emerald engagement ring should only cost around $600 on Amazon.com. For the beauty of an emerald, the price is a no brainer. 

You should ask your jeweler for as much information about the emerald engagement ring before buying. Make sure they provide you with credible documentation. Emerald buying can be tricky since some real stones are combined with synthetic stones to make a larger emerald. So be sure to do your homework!