Emerald Cut Engagement Rings

What is an emerald cut diamond?

An emerald cut is a step cut: its facets are long and flat, stepping down from the top of the stone like a staircase, rather than the many small triangular facets of a round or oval. Light comes back as slow, wide flashes instead of fiery sparkle. The corners are cut off, which gives the stone its octagonal outline and takes away the sharp points where a rectangle would be most likely to chip.

It's the shape for someone who prefers clean, architectural lines to glitter. Our emerald cut designs include:

• Seraphina: the emerald cut solitaire.
• Juliette: diamonds down the band. Chloe: a band of marquise and round diamonds.
• Genevieve: a diamond halo around the stone.
• Arabella: a trilogy with trapezoid side stones that follow its lines.
• Margaux: a toi et moi, pairing an emerald cut with a pear.

What should you look for in an emerald cut diamond?

With long, open facets, you see into an emerald cut more clearly than into a brilliant cut, where sparkle disguises what's inside. So the stone itself matters more than the grade on paper. Ask to see the actual diamond on video before you choose, and look for a clean, even pattern of steps from end to end.

Cut still comes first. Every stone we offer is Excellent cut, in one of three grades: Perfect to the Eye, Jeweller's Choice (our default) and Heirloom.

What ratio should an emerald cut diamond be?

Emerald cuts range from nearly square to long and slim. Most sit between about 1.30 and 1.50 in length-to-width:

Ratio	Look
1.30-1.40	Shorter, a softer rectangle
1.40-1.45	The classic emerald cut
1.50 and above	Long and slim; lengthens the finger most

If you love the steps but want a square, that's an Asscher cut.

Which settings suit an emerald cut?

Every setting we make can take an emerald cut. Its straight lines suit settings that echo them:

• Solitaire: the cleanest showcase for the steps.
• Trilogy: trapezoid or baguette side stones continue the geometry.
• Toi et moi: an emerald cut paired with a softer shape, such as a pear.
• Halo: a frame of brilliant diamonds adds the sparkle the step cut doesn't.
• East-west: turned sideways, for a modern, minimal look.

Emerald cut vs radiant vs Asscher

	Emerald cut	Radiant	Asscher
Outline	Rectangle, cut corners	Rectangle, cut corners	Square, cut corners
Facets	Long steps	Brilliant	Steps
Light	Broad flashes	Lively sparkle	Broad flashes, deeper
Best for	Clean, architectural looks	Emerald outline with more sparkle	A square step cut

Our verdict: choose an emerald cut for elegance and calm; choose a radiant if you want the same outline but more sparkle. See also oval and pear engagement rings.

How much does an emerald cut engagement ring cost?

The price on each design here includes a certified lab-grown diamond at the carat weight selected above the grid, so change the carat to see real prices. Rounds carry the highest price per carat, so an emerald cut of the same weight costs less. A diamond quoted on its own can be thousands short of a finished ring once the setting, side stones and metal are added, so compare complete rings.

Every ring is made to order in about three weeks from payment. Book a free consultation, in person or by video, and we'll show you emerald cut diamonds on video before you decide.