Rose Cut Emerald Ring in Sterling Silver & 22k Gold

This ring is built around one of my heavily textured sterling silver bands, with an irregular surface of individually applied silver details that creates a different pattern every time I make one. The finished band is oxidized to deepen the recesses before the raised silver is polished back to brightness, giving it the weathered, aged character I love. The band tapers considerably toward the back for a more comfortable fit.

At the center is a rich green rose cut emerald, full of the natural inclusions and internal character that make emerald such an interesting stone. Rather than setting the pear shape upright in the traditional way, I turned it sideways across the band. That unexpected orientation changes the whole personality of the stone, making a classic emerald feel decidedly less conventional. Broad facets catch the light across its surface, while a handmade 22k yellow gold bezel brings a warm glow to the green and creates a striking contrast against the darkened, heavily textured sterling silver.

Emerald has been treasured for thousands of years and has long been connected with renewal, growth and enduring love. Metaphysically, it is associated with the heart and is believed to encourage compassion, emotional balance and deeper connection while supporting a sense of hope and possibility. Its strong association with rebirth and the return of green to the natural world has also made emerald a symbol of new beginnings and abundance.

✧ Stone: Natural rose cut emerald
✧ Ring Face: Approx. 15 × 11 mm
✧ Size: 10; due to the wide band, best suited for approximately a size 9–9.25 finger
✧ Band Width: Approx. 20 mm at the front, tapering to 6 mm at the back
✧ Metal: Solid sterling silver with a handmade 22k yellow gold bezel

One-of-a-kind and made with care in my studio.