Emerald Cut Imperial Topaz & Diamond Engagement Ring

This stunning ring features a top-quality natural topaz in a golden orange hue. As with many gems, this one straddles the line between two color variations: precious topaz, the name given to more yellow varieties, and imperial topaz, the name given to darker orange, peach, and pink varieties. This stunning gem boasts a gold hue with a subtle pink undertone and excellent saturation, earning it the name 'imperial topaz'. The emerald-cut topaz, or octagonal shape, is unusual for the species. It is flanked on either side by a tight-fitting row of four diamond accents, which adds sparkle and glamour to this mid-century ring design. Crafted as a right-hand ring, this imperial topaz piece would make a fitting engagement ring today.

Details: vintage 14k yellow gold ring set with 3.75ct emerald cut golden-orange topaz (Brazilian, likely heated) and .16ctw natural diamond accents (VS GH), circa 1970.