An emerald engagement ring is set with the green gemstone. Choose a natural emerald from our live stock below, from fresh spring green to deep forest green, and we will set it in the ring you choose, handmade to order in platinum or gold in our Cotswolds workshop. Looking for the rectangular diamond shape instead? See our emerald cut diamond engagement rings.
Choose Your Emerald
A few of the natural emeralds in stock today, with the treatment of each stone shown. Open a stone to see its photo, size and certificate, then use Add jewellery to set it in the ring you choose.
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0.53ct Emerald, Pear
£801
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0.38ct Emerald, Pear
£803
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0.62ct Emerald, Round
£803
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0.93ct Emerald, Oval
£803
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2.20ct Emerald, Emerald cut
£803
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0.93ct Emerald, Oval
£803
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0.69ct Emerald, Round
£804
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0.31ct Emerald, Round
£807
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Not Sure Which Emerald?
Tell us the shade of green, size and budget you have in mind and we will pick out stones for you, send photos and videos, and suggest a setting that protects the stone.
Emerald or Emerald Cut?
An emerald is a green gemstone, a variety of beryl. An emerald cut is a shape: a rectangle with cut corners and long, step-cut facets, first developed for emeralds and now used for diamonds too. This page is about the gemstone, though an emerald cut emerald is the classic shape for the stone.
Caring for an Emerald
Emerald is 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, hard enough for a ring but softer than sapphire or diamond, and most emeralds have natural inclusions, often called the stone's garden. That makes them more likely to chip from a hard knock. Take your ring off for the gym, gardening and heavy work, and clean it with warm soapy water rather than an ultrasonic cleaner or steam.
Settings That Protect an Emerald
A halo of diamonds or a rub-over (bezel) setting guards the edges of the stone, and shapes without sharp points, such as an emerald cut with its clipped corners or an oval, are the most hard-wearing. Claw settings work well too, with claws placed over the corners.
Treatments
Most emeralds are treated with oil or resin to fill tiny fissures that reach the surface and improve their clarity, a long-standing and accepted practice. Each stone page shows the treatment of that stone, so you know exactly what you are buying. Avoid heat, steam and solvents, which can draw the oil out.
Which Metal?
Yellow gold warms the green and gives a vintage feel; platinum and white gold make an emerald look cooler and crisper. You can switch the metal on the ring page at any time.
How It Works
Choose a emerald above and open its page, then use Add jewellery to pick the setting and metal: the ring page prices your stone in. Your ring is handmade to order in about three to four weeks, hallmarked by the UK Assay Office, and sent with free insured UK delivery and 30 days to return it. Can't see the stone you want? Book a virtual meeting and we will find one for you.
Made in Our Own Workshop
We are a family jeweller, making rings in the Cotswolds since 1969. Every emerald is checked by our team before it is set, and every ring is finished and polished by hand. Compare our sapphire engagement rings and ruby engagement rings, or see coloured diamond engagement rings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with a little care. It is 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, so it suits a ring, but it can chip from a hard knock. A protective setting such as a halo or rub-over helps, and taking it off for heavy work keeps it looking its best.
An emerald is the green gemstone. An emerald cut is a rectangular, step-cut shape used for diamonds and other stones as well. For the diamond shape, see our emerald cut diamond engagement rings.
Most emeralds are oiled to improve their clarity, which is standard in the trade. Each stone page shows the treatment of that stone.
Use warm water, a drop of washing-up liquid and a soft brush. Don't use an ultrasonic cleaner or steam, which can affect the oil treatment.
Every stone has its own photo, and many have a video. Book a virtual meeting and we will show you the stone and how it looks with your chosen setting.