Segal Jewelry collection
Emerald Cut Engagement Rings
Step-cut rectangular center stones. Worth browsing alongside the Art Deco collection, which uses the same clean lines.
Emerald shape / Mixed stones / Platinum, White gold
Emerald Cut Engagement Rings
In shortAn emerald cut is a rectangular step cut with cropped corners. Instead of sparkle, it shows broad flashes of light often described as a hall-of-mirrors effect. Because the large open facets reveal inclusions easily, clarity matters more than with brilliant cuts. Ratios around 1.30 to 1.50 are the most popular.
Updated by Taya Sel
Emerald cuts reward restraint. They look best in settings that stay out of the way, a slim solitaire, tapered baguette side stones or a crisp Art Deco frame, and they are one of the few shapes that look equally at home in a vintage or a minimal modern design.
What to prioritize
Because inclusions are easier to see through the open table, many buyers move up a clarity grade compared with what they would accept in a round. Color can also show more at the corners of a step cut, so do not skimp on it for white metal settings.
The cut corners do protect the stone, but a slim rim of metal or claw prongs at each corner adds insurance for daily wear.
Frequently asked questions
Do emerald cut diamonds sparkle?
They sparkle differently. Instead of the many small scintillating flashes of a brilliant cut, they show fewer, larger flashes and contrasting planes of light and dark.
Is an emerald cut the same as an emerald stone?
No. "Emerald cut" is a shape and faceting style that can be used for diamonds and other gems. It is named after the green gemstone because that cut was developed to suit emerald crystals.