Vintage Emerald & Diamond Navette Ring

Set in a charming vintage mounting, this vivid, crystalline green gemstone is a natural oval-cut emerald of exceptional quality. Framed by diamond accents that create a distinctive navette silhouette, the design subtly echoes the elegance of a marquise shape. The emerald showcases a medium-dark green hue with a subtle blue undertone—the classic, richly saturated color one imagines when picturing a fine emerald. The stone is very clean, contributing to its sparkle, and it has only been lightly oiled for treatment, which is a standard and minimally invasive practice. This quality sets it apart from the lab-created and heavily treated emeralds that are commonly found on the market today. 

The ring features a yellow gold shank and a white gold top, with prong settings holding both the diamonds and the emerald. While the ring is not oversized, its brilliance is enhanced by the top-quality gemstones, creating an elegant presentation on the hand. This piece would make a stunning emerald engagement ring, but is also suitable as a right-hand ring or a birthstone ring for those born in May. 

Details: Vintage 14k two-tone gold ring set with a top-quality 0.50ct oval natural emerald (F1 minor oil only) and 0.21ctw round diamond accents (SI2 GH). NAGL lab report 1205764, circa 1970.