Emerald And Diamond Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Pre-owned Jewelry

Secondhand Contemporary French Jewelry

Do you love jewelry that makes a subtle statement?

This 18-karat yellow gold emerald and diamond ring features a curved band surrounding an oval emerald, accentuated by the sparkle of ten diamonds. A piece of pre-owned jewelry with a retro look, notable for its deep green hue.

The 18-karat yellow gold setting features polished edges and shoulders divided into several prongs. The gold accentuates every curve and warms the green of the emeralds.

The central oval-shaped emerald is set in a bezel: a gold rim clearly outlines its contour. It is the focal point of the design.

The 10 brilliant-cut diamonds form an oval setting around this emerald and bring light to the center of the ring.

The 20 small round emeralds follow two outer arcs, at the top and bottom. These staggered lines give the piece a sense of movement, like two ribbons wrapping around the central motif.

What I particularly like is the repetition of green: the central emerald echoes the two outer rows, while the diamonds create a luminous space between them.

Since ancient times, the emerald has symbolized spring and renewal. Cleopatra made it her favorite gemstone, and the Romans dedicated it to Venus, the goddess of love. I believe this ring carries on that spirit: a green that repeats itself, echoes one another, and is worn as a promise of renewal.

• Certified metal: 18-karat yellow gold (750/1000)
• Certified hallmarks: eagle’s head and master’s mark, made in France
• Setting: 1.5 cm wide × 1.43 cm high
• Center emerald: 1 oval-shaped, faceted green emerald in a closed-setting, measuring 0.25 cm × 0.35 cm, with slight natural inclusions (“gardens”) typical of emeralds
• Round emeralds: 20 emeralds in a rail setting, 2 mm in diameter
• Diamonds: 10 brilliant-cut diamonds, approximately 0.10 ct total
• Total weight: 5.81 g
• Size: 54.5 (inner diameter 17.40 mm)
• Condition: fairly rare piece; slight scratches on the central emerald visible under a 10x magnifying glass