Wedding Emerald Engagement Ring Facts and Info

A large number of couples today are going for other precious stones than diamonds. They refuse to get the same engagement ring as everyone else and may prefer their birthstones to the ordinary diamonds. Emerald is one of them. It can be a very rewarding experience to shop for an emerald engagement ring – you obtain the ring you always wanted at a reasonable price. Below are some tips to assist you in making the right choice.

Emeralds have different ingredients, which also determine the price of the emerald engagement ring. First of all, all emeralds have inclusions due to their initial formations and jewelers call these formations ‘gardens’. The fewer gardens and inclusions you see on the emerald with the naked eye, the better the quality of the emerald, which also makes it costly.

It is not common to find an inclusion-free emerald. A one-carat inclusion-free emerald in emerald cut can cost up to USD$20,000! Emeralds are extremely fragile, so extra care need to be taken when one puts it on. Normally the damage starts from within the stone. So, the finest cut to choose for an emerald is emerald cut because it can endure big impact.

Due to its fragility, you may want to choose a suitable setting that protects the emerald from possible blow in the future. It is very likely as your fiancée will be wearing it everyday. Mounting a few diamonds on the side of the ring could help you guard the emerald from all sides.

Basically, there are two kinds of emeralds: the Brazilian and Columbian emerald. Both are equally of high quality in the jewelry market. However, the Columbian emeralds are more radiant with a green opulence and richness to it. The Brazilian emerald does not have these components, which is why the Columbian emerald is a favorite and more expensive of the two.

If you do purchase an emerald engagement ring, make sure you receive a certificate of authenticity, citing all the details about the ring, such as the gemstone, its carat weight, origin, the valuable material the ring is set in and the price you paid for. These details are crucial for insurance purposes. Moreover, you can always return the ring to the store should the ring come forth to be different than what is mentioned on the certificate.

         

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