The East-West Solitaire Ring | Lab-Grown Emerald | 14K Yellow Gold

The emerald cut was literally invented for emeralds. Developed in the 1500s, its stepped facets were designed to protect the stone during cutting, since emeralds are naturally more brittle than other gems. This one is set east-west, running horizontally across the finger, giving it a wider, more modern presence on a slim polished band. Minimal enough to stack, sharp enough to wear on its own.