Emerald Jewellery Is The Season’s Favourite! Are You On Board?

Written by Rachael Fernandes

When it comes to sparkle, we believe that it is only natural to have favourites! If an emerald cut diamond is your favourite, you’re surely in good company. The cut has been loved by many famous personalities for many years, owing to its special characteristics. Read on to find out why we think emerald jewellery should have a dedicated space in your jewellery box.

A lab diamond is one of the most sustainable investments you can make in today’s times. It is ethical and eco-conscious, thus matching your values to the core. Chances are, if you’ve searched for emerald jewellery that has lab diamonds, you only want the best of the lot.

At Friendly Diamonds, we have created beautiful lab diamond fine jewellery creations for you to cherish for the rest of your lives. Get your hands on our elegant emerald jewellery, available on our website, by simply following the easy steps.

Why Is Emerald Jewellery So Popular?

Do you know what Beyoncé, Paris Hilton, Anne Hathaway, Grace Kelly and Amal Clooney have in common? It is their emerald cut engagement ring! You can tell the popularity of emerald cut diamonds by the amount of times stars deck themselves up in this.

The beauty of an emerald cut is due to the fact that it creates a stunning light effect owing to the number of its facets and its size. Read on to why we think that an emerald cut diamond is simply stunning!

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An interesting fact about the emerald cut is that it is one of the oldest diamond shapes. Its roots stretch as far back as a few thousand years! It is a modified form of the “table cut” that originated almost 600 years ago.

During the 1920’s Art Deco movement, emerald cut took centre stage amongst other diamond cuts. Which also explains why emerald cut is used to create vintage rings. Stonecutters had created this shape specifically for emerald stones, which gave it the name.

Ideally, an emerald cut diamond should be an elongated rectangular, with the ratio ranging from 1.30 to 1.60. The most popular choice is 1.50, however, you can choose what you wish for. Colour is one of the attributes that becomes more noticeable in an emerald cut due to its large table and step cuts retaining more colour than other diamond shapes, allowing the natural colour of the diamond to come through.

An emerald cut can be easily recognised by its elongated rectangular or square shape with 58 parallel facets, creating an amazing play of light. Gift the permanent sparkle of love to your loved ones by choosing an emerald cut diamond in the setting of your choice. Be it for an earring or a ring, this cut has phenomenal step cuts, which create a ‘hall of mirrors effect.

How Are Lab Diamonds Made?

Lab diamonds are an ethical alternative to naturally mined diamonds. Made in a lab utilising two processes, HPHT and CVD, both of these techniques mimic how diamonds get formed naturally in the environment.

If you’re wondering what happens in the two processes, let us take you through it. CVD involves placing a thin diamond seed in a sealed chamber, which is subsequently heated to 800 degrees Celsius and inundated with carbon-rich gases. The gas ionises and degrades into pure carbon, which then binds to the diamond seed. The process continues until a beautiful lab diamond is created.

Meanwhile, in HPHT, a diamond seed is placed in a specially built press that is heated to an extreme temperature of 1300-1600 degrees Celsius at pressures greater than 870000 pounds per square inch. Carbon atoms deposit on microscopic diamond seed crystals, causing a laboratory diamond to grow. This crystallisation process might take anything from several days to weeks.

Lab diamonds, sometimes known as synthetic diamonds, have a visual, physical, and chemical composition similar to mined diamonds. Natural diamonds emerge when carbon atoms are forced together at intense temperatures and pressures. The extraction of diamonds causes irreversible environmental damage. This diamond extraction procedure is also unethical, as the workers' working conditions are far from humane.

Emerald Cut Rings

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Emerald cut rings have a beautiful timelessness that only a few other cuts possess. The finer details of the cut make it the perfect choice for all types of lab diamond rings, be it engagement rings, toi et moi rings, eternity rings or anniversary rings. You can go through our beautiful collection lab diamond emerald cut rings that have been created using excellent craftsmanship.

If you’re planning to pop the question with an emerald cut lab diamond ring, choose our Venetia half eternity engagement ring. It features a beautiful trail of diamonds on the metal band. You can also go for our Itzel two stone ring that has two stunning emerald lab cut diamonds.

Emerald Cut Earrings

Emerald cut earrings

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Who doesn’t love dazzling diamond earrings? Be it hoops or beautiful solitaires, our wide range of emerald cut lab diamond earrings are going to leave you spellbound.

You can choose our Darya emerald hoop earrings for that sparkle you’ll cherish forever. If stud earrings are your thing, we have something special for you! Our four prong emerald lab diamond earrings are going to be your next favourite jewellery piece.

Emerald Cut Necklaces

Wondering what to choose between an emerald cut tennis necklace or solitaire necklace? Why not get both? Our range of emerald jewellery is not only beautiful but also lighter on your wallet as compared to naturally mined diamonds.

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You can choose our Lorel emerald cut lab diamond tennis necklace which features a stunning row of 109 diamonds. If a single lab diamond is what you’re after, take note of either our Aubree or Alma solitaire necklace.

At Friendly Diamonds, we pride ourselves on our commitment to give you the best lab diamond fine jewellery. Our lab diamonds are the Earth Kind alternative to naturally mined diamonds and sustainable to their core.

You can even customise your dream jewellery with us. Simply follow the steps on our website and get lab diamond fine jewellery you’ll definitely cherish for the rest of your life. Choose Friendly Diamonds for a Friendlier Tomorrow!