Emerald Cut Engagement Rings

An emerald cut diamond is a step-cut diamond with a rectangular shape, truncated corners, and long, clean lines. This cut emphasizes clarity and creates a hall-of-mirrors effect, highlighting the stone's luster and transparency.

When selecting an emerald-cut diamond, consider these key factors:

1. Clarity: Aim for VS1 or higher to ensure minimal inclusions.
2. Color: Choose H or above to maintain a colorless appearance.
3. Cut Quality: Look for excellent symmetry and polish for optimal brilliance.
4. Length-to-Width Ratio: Ratios from 1.30 to 1.50, based on your preference for a more square or elongated shape.
5. Depth and Table Percentages: Ideal depth is 60-70% and table 60-65% for best light performance.

Emerald-cut diamonds may not exhibit the same sparkle, or "fire," as traditional round brilliant-cut diamonds, but they possess a unique elegance. Their step-cut facets create a distinct "hall-of-mirrors" effect, showcasing a different kind of brilliance. This effect emphasizes clarity and transparency, highlighting the diamond's luster and creating a striking, sophisticated appearance. While the sparkle might be more subdued compared to other cuts, the emerald cut's unique play of light offers a captivating and refined sparkle all its own.

The best wedding band for an emerald cut engagement ring depends on the look you’re after. If you want to add traditional sparkle, opt for a wedding band that is pavé set with round-brilliant diamonds. If you want to emphasize the emerald cut, try stacking with a high-polish wedding ring. 

Find out what our favorite wedding bands for emerald cut engagement rings are here.

Emerald-cut diamonds are admired for their understated, classic beauty and clean, contemporary edge. Their long lines and symmetrical, rectangular shape evoke vintage elegance with a modern twist. The step cuts and parallel facets create a unique fire effect, making the diamond appear larger with a mirror-like shine and flashes of light. Better yet, the elongated shape flatters the finger, creating a slender effect. Read our complete emerald cut shape guide here. 

Yes, lab-grown emerald-cut diamonds are available. Because TACORI rings are semi-mounts, meaning that the setting and diamond are sold separately, you can choose a lab-grown emerald-cut diamond to be set in your custom design.