34 Elegant Emerald-Cut Engagement Rings

By Elizabeth Swanson

July 27, 2011

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Emerald-cut engagement rings are about as elegant as they come. With their elongated rectangular shape and step-like internal facets, an emerald-cut stone is one that's both timeless and sure to make a statement. It's no wonder Beyoncé has been toting around a massive emerald-cut diamond on a split shank band ever since she and Jay Z tied the knot in 2008. And she's not the only celebrity who favors this beautiful engagement ring style: Jennifer Lopez recently received a 15-carat emerald-cut diamond ring from fiancé Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lawrence wears an emerald-cut diamond from her new fiancé Cooke Maroney. In short, if you choose this pretty stone, you're in good company.

Emerald-cut engagement rings are not only supremely sophisticated, but they're also incredibly stylish. A solitaire emerald-cut diamond stands out on any metal, but the cut also looks great enveloped by a glistening halo or when paired with side stones. The latter option is a popular choice. Many women who wear an emerald-cut engagement choose a three-stone setting, anchoring center diamond (or any other stone they favor) with trillion cuts, pear cuts, baguette cuts, or even other emerald cuts for an ultra-glamorous finish. If glam isn't what you're going for, know that it's not your only option. Because an emerald cut's internal facets are so geometric, they are a natural choice for a vintage-inspired look, and work especially for those who want an Art Deco style.

While the step facets of an emerald-cut diamond make it less brilliant than a round or princess-cut gem, they are considered far more rare and therefore have a one-of-a-kind feel. Plus, you can get an emerald-cut ring in a smaller carat size and it will still look larger than a round- or princess-cut stone in the same size thanks to its larger surface area. Bonus: Its elongated shape is slimming.

An emerald-cut engagement ring is a surefire way to not only make a style statement, but rock a ring that feels truly unique. Click through to see some of our top emerald-cut picks.

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De Beers

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De Beers "DB Classic" Emerald -Cut Solitaire Ring with Tapered Baguettes, from $16,800, debeers.com

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Tiffany & Co.

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Tiffany & Co. "Tiffany Novo" Emerald-Cut Ring, from $11,500, tiffany.com

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Kwiat

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Kwiat Emerald-Cut Engagement Ring with Tapered Baguette Side Stones, price upon request, kwiat.com

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Anna Sheffield

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Anna Sheffield "Rosette" Ring, $5,200, annasheffield.com.

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Tacori

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Tacori "Petite Crescent" Ring, $5,690 for setting only, tacori.com

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Brilliant Earth

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Brilliant Earth Trapezoid and Tapered Baguette Five-Stone Engagement Ring, price upon request, brilliantearth.com

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Harry Winston

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Harry Winston "Tryst" Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, from $9,800, harrywinston.com

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Jennie Kwon

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Jennie Kwon diamond "YS" Ring, $2,195, catbirdnyc.com

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Eva Fehren

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Eva Fehren "The Emerald Muse" Ring, price upon request, evafehren.com

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Wwake

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Wwake Large Emerald-Cut Solitaire Ring, $8,650, wwake.com

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Blanca Monrós Gómez

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Blanca Monros Gomez "Philippa" Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire, $4,280, twistonline.com

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Blue Nile

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Blue Nile "Petite Twist" Diamond Engagement Ring, $1,410 for setting only, bluenile.com

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Gabriel & Co.

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Gabriel & Co. "Alina" Emerald-Cut Ring, $2,090 for setting only, gabrielny.com