Emerald Engagement Ring Buying Tips and Guide

More couple today turn to other gemstone than diamond for the engagement ring mainly because you may want to be different and also because you may not really care for diamonds as much as you care for your birthstone for example.

Shopping for an emerald engagement ring can be a wonderful experience where you will not only get the ring of your dreams but also a great price. Here are a few tips that will help you making the right choice.

Learning More About Emerald Engagement Rings
Emeralds have many properties, which must be taken in consideration when shopping for one, as that will make a huge difference in the price of the emerald engagement ring. First and foremost all emeralds have inclusions because of their original formations and jewelers like to call these formations ‘gardens’ however, the lesser gardens and inclusions you see with the naked eye the better the quality of the emerald and the higher its price.

An inclusion free emerald is extremely rare and extremely expensive for example a one-carat inclusion free emerald in emerald cut can cost you up to $20,000. Another helpful thing to know about emeralds before purchasing an emerald engagement ring is that they are brittle, which basically means they need to be protected when worn as if they get hit they damage will be done from within. The best cut to choose for an emerald is emerald cut because it can withstand best an impact.

Because emeralds are brittle you may want to consider very carefully its setting in order to ensure it is protected well from any possible hits in the future as being the engagement ring your fiancée will be wearing every single day. Couple of diamonds on the side could help you protect it considerably of a channel setting where the emerald is protected from all sides.

Other Helpful Tips
There are two types of emeralds: Brazilian and Columbian, while both are considered equally good on the jewelry market, you will notice that the Columbian emeralds are brighter, with a green lush and richness to it that the Brazilian emerald does not carry and therefore the Columbian emerald is more popular and pricey.

When purchasing an emerald engagement ring ensure that the jeweler provides you with a certificate of authenticity where all the details about the ring are mentioned such as the gemstone, its carat weight, origin, the precious material the ring is set in and its value or price that you paid; all these details will help you insure the ring as well as bring it back in case it turns out to be anything else then what is written on the certificate.

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