Emeralds have been known to be more precious than diamonds, at times more costly, and more sought after. This is not surprising considering the long rich emerald history that extends from Aztec and Inca civilizations to the orient where they are not only viewed as objects of beauty but also as amulets of good fortune.

Imperfect Perfection

The funny thing is that emeralds are not perfect, and it is in fact such cracks and fissures, called inclusions, that make emeralds stand apart from other green gemstones and imitations. Although emeralds are often thought of as South American, especially Columbian, these gems are also found in Zimbabwe and Pakistan, although the most famous Trapiche emeralds are indeed from Columbia.

How emerald rings may be cut, the shape and size especially for flat or embedded gems in eternity rings, is affected by the natural imperfections that all emeralds have. Fissures and cracks in emeralds are frequently filled with resins. That is one reason emerald eternity rings are more delicate to care for than other stones.

Emerald rings should never be worn while cleaning with any kind of chemical, even household cleaners may harm the resins that seal and protect emeralds.

Emerald Imitations

Due to the scarcity, high price and perpetual demand for emerald rings, it is not surprising that there are imitation emeralds of varying degrees of quality. Because emeralds are considered a lucky color they are especially used for rings that are given as presents, and eternity rings are one of their most common forms. Emerald imitations are used with fake diamonds or cubic zirconia to create full eternity rings where every second stone is green. They are also used in half or three stone eternity rings.

Yellow Gold or White Metals

Ruby eternity rings are best set into gold, however emeralds being green and cool work exceptionally well in white metals such as white gold, platinum and titanium.

Price of an Emerald Eternity Ring

High quality eternity rings are not cheap. They can be more expensive than their ruby or diamond counterparts. Therefore it is wise to select the style and precious metal for the settings carefully.
White gold emerald and diamond eternity rings will cost around $600 for good stones set around the full ring. Half eternity rings does mean half the price. It will depend on the metal and quality of the emerald. Most full and half eternity ring styles come in gold eternity rings, white gold eternity rings or platinum eternity rings. Some of the less expensive eternity rings in emerald may be $120 – $200.
There are even cheaper eternity rings that may be an option at $40 – $60, however they will be inferior quality emeralds and will not be high quality diamonds, in fact it is likely such deals on emeralds turn out not to be an emeralds or diamonds at all. For children to be able to give each other a friendship ring, this may not be a bad choice, only be aware of this if you are searching to buy a genuine emerald eternity ring as an engagement or wedding ring.

White gold works well with this ‘white on white’ eternity ring theme to create a clean clear ring of sparkle all around your finger. An eternity ring is not meant to be a large showpiece. Eternity rings are intimate representations of the affection between two people, be they lifelong friends or lovers. Therefore, to retain the private understated elegance that goes with the nature of these specific rings a white gold eternity ring will be the choice you may decide upon.

• A full eternity ring, a half eternity ring, an emerald eternity ring, or a ruby eternity ring can be made from white gold; however the best final jewelry products for white gold are diamond and emerald ring.
• Ruby rings are best set in gold if they are deep red or tend toward blue, however lighter rubies and a pink ruby heart ring may be an excellent choice for white gold as well.
• Gold is less common for the full eternity rings, which are studded with gems all the way around, but the half eternity ring or the three stone eternity ring is used for weddings and therefore come in yellow gold as well as white gold and platinum.

There are some exquisite contemporary choices such as:

• Plumeria eternity ring in 14K White Gold which will cost about $275
• Or the 14k white gold Milgrain diamond stackable ring for around $350

Add a pair of diamond chandelier or stud earrings and have a totally elegant look for evening or as an outstanding present. Also the matching sets and earrings go well with an eternity engagement or wedding ring set in diamond and white gold to match the whiteness of your bridal gown.

Diamond eternity bands and engagement ring jewelry may also be used for YOU without being given as gifts. They are so subtle and classic they work well to accent simple black cocktail dresses.

• A fine choice may something like the Ross-Simons eternity band in 14kt white gold or under $400, because it’s slim with tapered diamonds. For a more high fashion look stack a few rings together!

A great present, and very traditional, is a diamond eternity wedding anniversary ring in white gold. These can cost about $400 to $4,000 for good quality.

• There’s a magnificent ring called the Gala, which is an 18K white gold eternity ring with channel and pave-set diamonds from Blue Nile for about $1,600. It’s good quality and can be purchased online.

To add some color you can choose ruby and white sapphire eternity ring combinations as an alternative to pure diamonds. A good to medium quality ring like this in white gold (or yellow gold) will start about $400.

• For anniversary or wedding eternity rings that are “Comfort-Fit” you might want to check into Sea of Diamonds that seem to be good value at under $400 also. They have a diamond and sapphire wedding ring (in the style of an eternity ring) that are quite unique.
• For mens rings try a Benchmark blue sapphire 14k white gold eternity ring for about $675.
• Heavenly Treasures may be a name to keep in mind since they have a white gold eternity ring with shared double prong setting and full diamond all the way around the band for under $1,300.