Emerald Cut Wedding Bands

The emerald cut is one of the oldest of the many wedding band cuts. A ring set with an emerald cut stone must accommodate a long, rectangular gem that is cut with its corners cropped slightly. An emerald cut wedding band is one that holds the stone securely, thanks to the steps cut into the side of an emerald cut stone. The steps fit with the emerald cut band to keep the stone from any harm, such as damage at its corners. The stone can be set on a ring perpendicular to the band, or it can be set in the more unusual parallel setting.

The long, slender design of the emerald cut isn’t as popular as the round cut, but this shape remains popular with those seeking an extra bit of elegance. The emerald cut wedding band is a sophisticated look popular with those who have very large stones for their bands. The cut is different enough from the normal round cut that it is sure to be noticed, but it is still a very classic style of cut. The emerald cut wedding band is especially prized with those who have long, thin fingers that will set off the band perfectly.

The emerald cut, as its name suggests, was originally developed to best display an emerald. The cut was soon found to be flattering to the diamond and to many other stones as well. The emerald cut band is cut with steps to bring a little of the natural fire in the stone to be reflected along the long, flat top of the stone. The emerald cut wedding band doesn’t sparkle the way that a round cut band does, but the sparkles that the cut unleashes are quite noticeable along the top of the stone. The flat top of the stone enhances the clarity, which makes the fire more pronounced.

The setting on an emerald cut band is often made to accommodate two or more stones that sit on either side of the center stone. The long shape of the emerald cut lends itself perfectly to be accented by smaller stones. Some prefer an emerald cut band with several stones on each side of the larger stone. These smaller stones can be small diamond accents of any shape, or they can be birthstones or other beautiful stones that will round out the look of the emerald cut wedding band.