Emerald diamonds are a favorite of sophisticated brides who value clarity over flash, featuring step-cut rectangular facets that produce a "hall of mirrors" optical effect rather than sparkle. Emerald cuts have no brilliance grade — they're evaluated on proportions and clarity. The step-cut facets act like windows: any inclusion is visible. VS1 or better clarity is strongly recommended.
Past, present, and future — a three-stone ring is traditionally gifted to represent the journey of a relationship. It's a meaningful choice for engagements, anniversaries, and milestone gifts.
Tapered baguettes for Art Deco geometry, half-moons for soft harmony, trillions for bold contrast, or matching emerald side stones for symmetry. We can source any configuration to match your vision.
The most popular sizes are 2 carat, 3 carat, and 4 carat. Emerald cuts face up one of the largest per carat, making them a value shape if you want visual size. Classic length-to-width ratio: 1.40:1 to 1.50:1.
Both. RockHer offers GIA-graded natural emerald-cut diamonds and IGI-graded lab-grown emerald-cut diamonds. Lab-grown stones cost 60–80% less than natural at the same specs and are physically identical. Natural diamonds retain stronger long-term value.
Emerald cuts have no brilliance grade — they're evaluated on proportions and clarity. The step-cut facets act like windows: any inclusion is visible. VS1 or better clarity is strongly recommended. Clarity is the most important grade for emerald cuts. VS1 minimum, VVS preferred. H color or better for face-up white.