Emeralds have been cherished since man first discovered them and they are one of the most valuable of all gems. At times, emeralds have been more desirable than diamonds, rubies or sapphires. Emeralds were discovered in southeastern Egypt more than 3000 years ago. The Egyptians, Greeks and Romans worked these vast emerald mines for centuries. These mines have long been inactive. Today, some of the finest emeralds in the world are mined in Colombia. Other sources include Russia, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Zambia.

This stunning ring features a bright green emerald weighing 1.45 carats. Surrounding the emerald are bright and sparkly old mine cut diamonds, 1.00 carat total weight. The ring is made of platinum topped 18k yellow gold in a similar style setting as a gypsy ring. The emerald is set low and is well protected by the metal and pavé diamonds around it, making it harder to chip or crack during wear (something you normally need to be cautious with in emerald rings).

• 1.45 carat emerald

• 1.00 total carat weight old mine cut diamonds

• Platinum/ 18K yellow gold

• size 6, complimentary ring resize available upon request. Please note rings that have been resized are not eligible for return or exchange as we believe in preserving each piece's integrity. You may send a ring back to us for resizing at a later date if you would like to keep the option of making a return available to you. Please see our FAQs section for more information.

• Excellent antique condition

• circa 1910