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18ct Yellow Gold Emerald Shoulder Set Engagement Rings

Emerald diamond engagement rings with diamond-set shoulders, handmade in 100% recycled, hallmarked 18ct yellow gold. Small diamonds either side of a certified natural or lab-grown centre stone, with a plain, comfortable band underneath.

The same designs in Platinum · 18ct White Gold · 18ct Rose Gold. See all 18ct yellow gold shoulder set rings, or more sparkle with a full diamond band.

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Diamond shoulders with a emerald diamond

An emerald cut is a step cut: long, flat facets that give broad flashes of light, often called a hall-of-mirrors effect. Clarity shows more in a step cut, so the centre stone is chosen with care. Diamond shoulders add a touch of brilliance beside the calm, open look of a step-cut centre.

What is a shoulder set ring?

Diamond shoulders are the middle ground between a plain solitaire and a full diamond band: a few diamonds either side of the centre stone for extra light, with a plain lower band that is easy to wear and easy to resize.

Why 18ct yellow gold?

18ct yellow gold is 75% pure gold, with the rich, warm colour that has been the classic choice for engagement rings for generations. It needs no plating, and its warmth gives white diamonds a lovely contrast.

Made in the Cotswolds

Every ring is made to order in our family workshop in Bourton-on-the-Water, where we have made fine jewellery since 1969. We use 100% recycled precious metal, and every ring is independently hallmarked. Want to see the rings first? Book a virtual meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

<p>A shoulder set ring has diamonds on the shoulders only, either side of the centre stone. A diamond band ring carries the diamonds further round the band. Shoulder set leaves more of the band plain, so it is easier to resize and very comfortable to wear every day. See our <a href="/engagement-rings/diamond-set-band">diamond band engagement rings</a>.</p>
<p>Clean it at home with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and have the settings checked once a year. 18ct yellow gold needs no plating; an occasional professional polish restores its shine.</p>
<p>Yes. Every design can be set with a <a href="/diamonds/mined-diamonds">natural</a> or <a href="/diamonds/lab-grown-diamonds">lab-grown diamond</a>, both independently certified.</p>