Emerald Engagement Rings
A livelier emerald twinkles in the grass, A purer sapphire melts into the sea.
Tennyson
An emerald is definitely one of the most attractive and most popular gemstones all over the world. Colored in bright shiny green color which is so unique that it is simply known as the emerald green; this stone is also one of the most expensive gemstones found in the world today. So, if you are thinking of buying this precious stone for your beloved, why not consider buying it in the form of an engagement ring? Well, let us take a look at the meaning and information on emeralds.
Emerald Ring Meaning
As aforementioned, emeralds are one of the most precious and popular gemstones in the world. They are in line with other precious gemstones like ruby, sapphire, diamond, etc. Although emeralds are more popularly known for their beauty and attractiveness; there are several other meanings associated with these gemstones. In ancient days, it was believed that this stone has healing powers and hence, people were advised to wear it. Secondly, emerald is the May birthstone and is specially meant for those born in this month (of course other too can wear it). Interestingly, emeralds stand for youthfulness and permanence of love. Emerald engagement rings are associated with love and all the meanings associated with love. It is no wonder that King Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne to marry his beloved Wallis Simpson, presented her an engagement ring with a large emerald. These days, these rings are popular as they are distinct from the traditional diamond engagement rings.
Emerald Ring Ideas
One of the first things to remember that emerald engagement rings and emerald cut engagement rings are completely different things. An emerald engagement ring is the one made using emerald as the center stone. On the other hand, emerald cut engagement rings are diamond rings where the diamond is cut in a square shape (which is a popular shape of emerald). One of the best properties of this gemstone is that is suits each and every skin type, right from white, pale to olive and even dark. Secondly, emeralds are refractive and hence, always shine brightly in full or even dull lights.
Emerald with diamond engagement rings are the first choices that come to mind, when we talk of the design ideas for these rings. A square, round, oval, princess cut, asscher cut, heart shaped, are some options that you can choose for the emerald. White diamonds and emeralds perfectly complement each other due to their contrasting colors. Secondly, these rings can be made in white as well as yellow gold. If you are looking for antique engagement rings, then you can go for the ones set in yellow gold, or the art deco rings with a large stone. Lastly, if you wish for an elegant and simple, yet graceful one, then you can go for the solitaire emerald engagement ring.
The price of engagement rings made of emerald depend on the type of the ring, the size of the stone, number of stones, etc. A ring with emerald and diamonds, set in platinum will be expensive; whereas a solitaire one will cost less. The ring set in yellow gold will be much lesser than the above options. You can visit the best jewelers, or visit online sites like Angara, Antique Jewelry Mall, Gemvara, to get myriad options on modern and antique style engagement rings.
So, if you are planning to pop the question to your beloved, do it with a dazzling emerald ring; she is sure to get impressed. Good luck!
