Zambian Emerald And Diamond Daisy Ring - Gemparis Certified

Daisy Ring — Zambian Emerald and Diamonds, GemParis Certified

18-carat yellow gold daisy ring, centred on a fine Zambian emerald of rectangular step cut — known as an emerald cut — weighing approximately 1.70 ct, bezel-set in a gold frame. It is surrounded by eight round brilliant-cut diamonds, set in a staggered arrangement weighing approximately 0.17 ct each, alternating between raised and recessed settings, creating a structured play of light around the central stone. The shank, deliberately slender, features a gentle shoulder movement that lightens the overall profile and draws the eye to the stones.
The emerald is accompanied by a GemParis laboratory certificate (April 2026) attesting: origin Zambia, treatment by moderate oil impregnation.

Specifications
Emerald dimensions: approx. 7.11 × 6.12 × 4.62 mm
Ring size: 57 (resizing possible)
Weight: 3.9 g
Metal: 18k gold – 750/1000
Eagle's head hallmark

Condition
Very good overall condition.
The emerald shows faint abrasions on the facet edges — a normal characteristic of a worn jewel, bearing witness to its history without affecting either its structure or its appearance. No fractures or signs of impact are visible. The cut is well-executed despite a relatively deep pavilion, which contributes to the chromatic richness of the stone. The green is intense, even and luminous. Inclusions are remarkably scarce for an emerald — the transparency is outstanding for this category.
The diamonds show visible inclusions and a slight haziness in the lower stones; however, their staggered arrangement — the whitest stones set high, the warmer ones set deep — is clearly intentional: it structures the light and emphasises the depth of the emerald's green rather than competing with it.
The very slender shank and the gentle curve at the shoulder give the ring a lightness on the finger that belies its visual presence.

History & Style
Zambia has established itself within a few decades as one of the world's major emerald sources. The mines of the Ndola belt, discovered in the 1970s and brought into large-scale production during the 1980s and 1990s, yield stones of deep, slightly bluish green — a chromatic density that sets them apart from Brazilian production and brings them close, at times remarkably so, to the great emeralds of Colombia. Muzo and Chivor remain absolute benchmarks, but their deposits are nearing exhaustion; Zambia is today their natural successor in the market for quality stones.
Oil impregnation treatment is a centuries-old practice, documented as far back as the Renaissance. It involves introducing an oil whose refractive index is close to that of emerald into the stone's natural fissures, reducing the visibility of inclusions and enhancing transparency. Over 95% of emeralds on the market have undergone this treatment to some degree. The designation "moderate" in the GemParis certificate indicates a measured treatment that compromises neither the value nor the gemmological integrity of the stone.