Emerald Engagement Rings

Emerald Engagement Rings

Many writers like to refer to an engagement ring as a promise ring, in our opinion this ring has more significance and importance than a promise ring. You could say that it is a ring that seals the most important promise or commitment in the life of two individuals. Just as it takes two mature minds to discuss, debate and subsequently decide to get engaged, the selection of the engagement ring also needs to be carefully considered. 

When you select an engagement ring make sure that it reflects your style and mind. In the wedding tradition of today the engagement ring is worn along with the wedding ring so this jewel is not a one day affair. Every bride seeks meaning from her engagement ring and this can be achieved in a number of ways. An emerald engagement ring, carries significant tradition and belief about the emerald. For thousands of years, this gorgeous green gem has been attributed with qualities that make it perfect for an engagement ring. The emerald is the queen of green gemstones and it's color symbolizes love and harmony. It has been believed for a very long time that wearing an emerald helps mend differences that may arise in a relationship. Married life is not always a bed of roses and getting married implies that, the husband and wife will always be together, whether the times are good or bad. Emerald signals a willingness to reconcile and begin afresh, it spreads a fresh and lively aura and never gets monotonous.

Look at an emerald closely and you will notice that, the gem always exhibits stress marks in the form of fissures and inclusions. This is something that will inspire you to adjust and stay positive each time that you glance at your emerald ring. An emerald takes anywhere between 10 million to 200 million years to form, it belongs to the beryl mineral family. This mineral in it's purest form is white (colorless) and referred to as goshenite. For an emerald to be formed, pure beryl must be 'contaminated' with at least one of these minerals namely, chromium or vanadium. In nature's plan, vanadium and chromium are almost never found in the same vicinity where beryl is formed. So if things remained as they are, you would have no green beryl (emerald) and we would not be writing about emerald engagement rings. Under extremely rare circumstances, a severe and violent tectonic activity in the earth brings chromium and vanadium near the beryl formation site. This is the contamination that we were waiting for, green emerald starts to form very slowly and millions of years later you have a fully crystallized emerald gemstone. It is not uncommon for another tectonic activity to severely shake up the still forming beryl and ruin it to bits. But assuming that the emerald braves through all this, it still shows signs of it's turbulent genesis in the form of fine internal cracks (fissures) and inclusions. 

After reading the above  paragraph you will understand that, getting an eye clean natural gem in your emerald engagement ring is a distant dream. The formation process of emeralds ensures that not even 1 in a million pieces will be eye clean - and the eye clean pieces are sold for tens of thousands of dollars in worldwide auctions! And if you get an absolutely clean emerald at an earthly price, take a serious look as it could be a fake. Knowledgeable gem and jewelry buyers respect the emerald for what it is, they fondly refer to those formation marks as 'birthmarks'. Don't be surprised if a passionate emerald lover tells you that his or her gem, has a unique garden of it's own. The inclusions and fissures in every emerald are absolutely unique, some gem lovers see them as plants, grass and blossoms - that is the origin of the term 'garden' in an emerald. 

For centuries it has been the practice to oil emeralds with natural oils, this process is carried on even today. More than 95% of the emerald gems that you see are oiled and even, priceless pieces heavily guarded in museums are  occasionally taken out to be re-oiled. The effect of the oil is to leave the inclusions and fissures that naturally occur in the stone but, to soften their appearance. The improved luster achieved through the oiling process of emeralds, creates a virtual showcase into history in the gem - a history that began millions of years ago. 

Choosing the metal and metal color for an engagement emerald gemstone ring is hassle free, Claddagh365 custom makes emerald gemstone rings in gold and silver with both metals, receiving the same quality of craftsmanship, care to detail and gemstone. Let us know if you prefer to have a platinum engagement ring and we will get back to you with a price quote. Green is one color that will get along with just about every metal color - white, yellow or pink is a decision entirely up to you. For an emerald gold engagement ring, we offer an option for 14k or 18k gold in all three gold colors. Silver is getting to be very popular for engagement rings and if you choose this metal, we would suggest that you leave it un-plated. Your silver emerald ring will be easy to clean and polish in the short and long term, but a plated ring will pose some problems once the plating starts to come off. And every plating on silver will wear off after a while. If you still wish to have your silver engagement ring plated let us know, we can provide white rhodium, yellow gold or pink gold as plating options for the silver ring. 

You will obviously choose the design for your engagement emerald ring based on your personal liking but, here are some tips. When you select Claddagh365 to custom make your emerald engagement ring, the design can be yours or ours. Try to pick a design that has a classic engagement jewel tradition or seek a design concept that, has relevant significance and meaning within itself. We have presented some ideas on this page but remember that, these are just to give you an idea and you can always email us your own designs to be custom made. 

Here are some notes on how to  care for your ring, most jewelers skip this content with the fear that it may make buyers change their buying decision. The point is that thousands of emerald rings are sold each year, with sufficient knowledge buyers can handle emeralds the right way and this, will provide more and longer satisfaction. Keep in mind that every gemstone has it's characteristics and properties that need to be kept in mind. Even diamond which is considered to be the hardest stone, will crack if struck by physical force. Just follow these simple suggestions and you can proudly wear your emerald engagement ring for many decades. Firstly remember that, emeralds are oiled and anything that destroys or dries up these oils should be avoided. Ultrasonic cleaners, harsh chemicals and detergents should never be used when cleaning emerald rings. Heat sources can dry up the oils used to treat the stone, this would negatively affect the beauty of your emerald engagement ring. When you need to immerse or dip an emerald gem or jewel in water, make sure that the process is done within a few seconds. Never soak emeralds in water, this could cause the water to seep in and force the oils out of the stone. Do not wear emerald engagement rings when doing work that involves a lot of physical activity, keep it safe and secure when you take it off. If the cleaning of emerald gemstone rings is going to involve much more than,  a quick rinse, a soft and clean piece of cloth and a very soft brush - see help of a professional jeweler to get the task done. When storing any jewel, not just emerald engagement rings, keep them safely in a jewelry box that offers a separate padded compartment for each jewel. Bundling them together can cause them to scratch and damage each other. 

Claddagh365: We custom make fine jewelry in gold and 925 sterling silver, there is no limitation on design, dimensions, metal and gemstone. The design for your jewelry can be picked from our website or send to us in the form of an image, description or rough sketch. Do send your queries and requirements to our experts at sales@claddagh365.com and we will get back to you with advice and suggestions. The emphasis will be on educating and informing rather than, pushing for a sales order. So if you are used to being served by those hurry, hasten websites that scream 'BUY NOW', 'CHECK OUT' etc, get prepared for a calm and peaceful shopping experience with Claddagh365.