0.75 CT Oval Emerald Faceted Fashion Ring in 14kt White Gold.

This emerald ring is a one-of-a-kind fashion piece: a 0.75 carat oval faceted emerald in 14kt white gold, surrounded and flanked by 1.36 carats of round brilliant diamonds. Total gem weight is 2.11 carats. There is one of it, and what follows describes the exact ring you will be shown in our Boca Raton showroom.

The 0.75 carat oval emerald

The center stone is an oval faceted emerald of 0.75 carats with a rich, saturated green. In emeralds, color is the whole game. Size, clarity and cut all matter, but a stone that reads a deep, even green will always outrank a larger stone that looks washed out or too dark, and that is the first thing to judge when you look at any oval emerald ring.

Emerald is a variety of beryl. The Gemological Institute of America places beryl at 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, which is hard enough for a ring worn regularly but softer than sapphire or diamond. That single fact drives almost everything below about how this ring should be worn and cleaned.

Nearly all emeralds contain inclusions, traditionally called the jardin, French for garden. In most gemstones inclusions are a defect to be minimized. In emerald they are expected, they are how a natural stone is distinguished from a synthetic one, and a completely clean emerald of any size should make you ask questions rather than reach for your wallet.

An emerald and diamond ring, in detail

Calling this an emerald and diamond ring understates the diamond side of it. There are 1.36 carats of round brilliant diamonds here, graded G in color and SI-1 in clarity, set across the head and down the shoulders. That is almost twice the carat weight of the center stone in accent stones alone.

G is the top of the near-colorless range. Next to a saturated green center stone it reads as white, and it sits at the point on the scale where paying more stops being visible to anyone who is not holding a loupe and a master set. SI-1 means inclusions are present but not visible to the naked eye at normal viewing distance.

Using many small diamonds rather than a few larger ones is a deliberate choice in a design like this. It produces continuous sparkle along the whole width of the ring rather than three or four bright points, and it keeps the emerald as the only thing your eye stops on.

The 14kt white gold ring setting

A 14kt white gold ring is 58.3% pure gold, alloyed for strength and finished bright white. For an emerald this is the right alloy rather than a compromise. 14kt is harder than 18kt, so the prongs holding a relatively soft stone keep their shape longer and resist the slow spreading that eventually lets a stone move.

White metal also does the color no harm. Yellow gold reflects warm light into a green stone and can make it read olive; white gold stays neutral and lets the emerald be the only color in the piece. With G color diamonds around it, nothing in the mounting competes with the center stone.

Most white gold is rhodium plated for extra brightness, and that plating wears thin over several years of daily wear. Re-plating is routine, inexpensive, and something we do in house. It is worth knowing about before you buy any white gold ring rather than being surprised by it in year four.

How this emerald fashion ring wears

This is built as an emerald fashion ring rather than an engagement ring, and the distinction is practical rather than snobbish. An engagement ring is worn every day, through washing up, gym sessions and car doors. A fashion ring at 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale is happiest worn deliberately: to dinner, to work if your work is not physical, to occasions.

Worn that way an emerald ring will last generations. Worn as a daily knockabout piece it will eventually chip, and no setting design prevents that. If you want emerald in something you never take off, say so and we will talk about bezel settings instead.

Emerald is the birthstone for May and the traditional gift for a twentieth and thirty-fifth wedding anniversary, so pieces at this level are often bought as anniversary and milestone gifts. Sizing is included; bring the finger it is for, or an existing ring that fits it.

Caring for an emerald ring

This section matters more for emerald than for any other stone we sell, so please read it. Never put an emerald in an ultrasonic cleaner, and never steam clean it. The vibration travels into the natural inclusions and can turn a hairline into a crack, and heat can drive out the oil or resin that most emeralds are treated with.

The overwhelming majority of emeralds on the market are treated with oil or resin to improve the appearance of surface-reaching inclusions. This is normal, ancient, accepted practice and is disclosed rather than hidden. It is also why emeralds occasionally need re-oiling after years of wear, which is a routine bench job.

Clean this emerald and diamond ring in lukewarm water with a drop of mild dish soap and a soft brush, then dry it with a soft cloth. Take it off before swimming, cleaning, or anything involving solvents. Store it separately, because the diamonds around it are hard enough to scratch the emerald in the middle of it.

Bring it in once a year and we will check the prongs under magnification and re-polish the mounting at no charge. On a stone this size, in a setting with this many small accent diamonds, an annual two-minute check is the difference between catching a loose prong and losing a stone.

Appraisal and what you receive

The ring leaves with a written appraisal describing the metal, both stone types, the measurements and a stated replacement value for insurance. That is the document your insurer will ask for, and it is worth refreshing every few years as gold and gem prices move.

You can browse our other rings alongside this one, and our education pages explain how gemstone and diamond grading actually works if you are comparing pieces. If you would like something built around a stone you already own, we do that through our design service.

See this emerald ring in Boca Raton

Green is the hardest color to photograph honestly. Screens differ, lighting differs, and two photographs of the same emerald can look like two different stones. An oval emerald ring is worth seeing in daylight and under a lamp before you decide, which is why we would rather you came in than bought it from a picture.

David Stern Jewelers has been in business for over 40 years, family owned since 1970, and the showroom is at 21073 Powerline Rd #37, Boca Raton. We are open Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5:30pm and Saturday 10:30am to 4:30pm. Call 561-994-3330 and we will have it out of the case when you arrive, or book an appointment for a quieter time to look at it properly.

Because this is a single piece rather than stock, it can sell on any day and we do not hold items without a deposit. A phone call before you set out will confirm it is still here.

How emerald color is judged

Color is the single most important factor in an emerald's value. Gemologists look at three things: hue, the basic color; tone, how light or dark it is; and saturation, how vivid it is.

The most prized emeralds are a pure green to slightly bluish green, of medium to medium-dark tone, with strong saturation. Stones that are too light look washed out, and stones that are too dark lose their glow.

The oval in this emerald ring sits in the classic range: a rich green that stays lively in daylight and holds its color indoors. That balance is what makes an oval emerald ring look vibrant rather than dark on the hand.

Because color matters so much, emeralds are always best judged in person. Photographs struggle to capture green accurately, which is one reason we encourage you to see this emerald and diamond ring in our showroom.

Inclusions and treatment

Almost every natural emerald contains inclusions. Jewelers call them the jardin, French for garden, because they can look like moss or foliage inside the stone. They are a normal part of emerald, and an emerald with none at all would be exceptionally rare.

Most emeralds are also treated with oil or resin to make natural fissures less visible, a practice that goes back centuries. The written appraisal for this emerald ring records what is known about the stone, and we are always happy to explain what that means for care.

That is also why emeralds should never go in an ultrasonic or steam cleaner, and why a gentle wash in lukewarm soapy water is the right way to clean any emerald fashion ring.

Emerald or another green stone?

Several green gems can look similar at a glance. Green tourmaline is often more olive or yellowish; tsavorite garnet can be very bright but is usually found in small sizes; peridot has a distinctly yellow-green, oily look.

Emerald stands apart for its velvety, saturated green and its long history as one of the most valued gems in the world. When you buy an oval emerald ring from us, the appraisal names the stone clearly, so you know exactly what it is.

Why white gold suits an emerald

The metal around a colored stone changes how it looks. Yellow gold warms an emerald and can push it toward a yellowish green; white gold keeps it cool and crisp, so the green reads as pure and bright.

That is why a 14kt white gold ring is such a natural setting for an oval emerald. The white metal and the white diamonds around it frame the green with light, so the emerald becomes the unmistakable focus.

14kt white gold is also a sensible, durable choice for a ring that will be worn often. It is 58.3 percent pure gold, alloyed for strength, and it holds prongs and small diamonds securely. Over time its rhodium finish can wear, and a quick re-plating restores it.

Wearing and stacking an emerald fashion ring

An emerald fashion ring is designed to be worn and enjoyed, not saved for special occasions. It looks as right with a white shirt as with an evening dress, and green works beautifully with navy, black, white and most neutrals.

It suits the right hand as a signature ring, or the ring finger for someone who prefers color to a traditional diamond. Worn alone, the emerald and diamond ring has plenty of presence; stacked beside a slim diamond band or a plain 14kt white gold ring, it becomes part of a more personal look.

As with any emerald, take it off for the gym, gardening and cleaning, and put it on after lotion and hairspray.

A May birthstone and anniversary gift

Emerald is the birthstone for May, and it is also the traditional gift for a 20th and a 55th wedding anniversary. That makes an oval emerald ring a meaningful gift for a birthday or milestone.

Emerald has long been associated with renewal, growth and new beginnings, which is part of why so many people choose it to mark a new chapter.

If you are buying as a gift, ask us about sizing before you choose. We can resize the ring after purchase, and we are happy to help you decide whether this emerald ring suits the person you have in mind.

How to judge an emerald in person

Start with the color. Look at the ring in daylight near a window, then under indoor light. A good emerald stays green in both, rather than turning gray or overly dark.

Next, look into the stone at its inclusions. Some are expected in any natural emerald. What matters is that they do not dull the color or sit in a way that weakens the stone, especially near the edges.

Then look at the diamonds around it. They should be evenly matched in brightness, with every prong sitting firmly over its stone.

Finally, put it on. Green changes with skin tone and light, and the only way to know whether a stone suits you is to see it on your own hand. We will look at all of this with you under a loupe.

Common questions about this emerald ring