Emerald Cut Solitaire Classic

Old School Glamour

A single emerald-cut diamond — elongated rectangular with cut corners, faceted in step-cuts that create the famous hall of mirrors effect — held high by four claws on a slim 1.8mm half-round band. The medium profile keeps the ring sitting flush enough against a wedding band that the two pieces read as one.

The emerald cut is the architectural cousin of the brilliant cuts: long, parallel facets that produce slow, deep flashes of light rather than explosive sparkle. Old-Hollywood, deeply sophisticated, unmistakably Art Deco. Held in a four-claw setting that maximises the visible diamond, the emerald sits cleanly above the band as a clear architectural statement.

Handcrafted to order in our Sydney workshop by our master jeweller — thirty-plus years at the bench, leading a team of designers and setters who hand-make every Deltora ring. Choose your diamond (natural or lab grown), your carat, your metal, and we'll bring it to life by hand.

Ring details

• Style: Solitaire, four-claw setting
• Band: 1.8mm half-round
• Centre stone: Emerald cut
• Ring profile: Medium (designed to stack flush with a wedding band)
• Image features: 4ct emerald cut diamond
• Diamond options: Natural or lab grown
• Metal options: Solid 18ct yellow gold, 18ct white gold, 18ct rose gold, or platinum

Frequently asked

What is an emerald cut diamond? An emerald cut diamond is a rectangular diamond with cut corners, faceted in a step-cut style — long, parallel facets running inward from the edges. Created in the 1920s and originally used for emerald gemstones (hence the name), the cut became synonymous with Art Deco design and old-Hollywood glamour.

Why is the emerald cut less sparkly than a round brilliant? Emerald cuts use step-cut faceting (long parallel facets) rather than brilliant-cut faceting (small multi-directional facets). The step cuts produce slow, deep flashes of light rather than the explosive sparkle of brilliants — creating the famous hall of mirrors effect rather than fireworks. It's a different aesthetic: architectural, refined, deeply sophisticated.

What is the "hall of mirrors" effect? The hall of mirrors is the optical effect created by emerald cut diamonds (and other step cuts like Asscher), where light bounces between long parallel facets, creating long, slow flashes that appear to recede into the stone. Different from the explosive sparkle of brilliant cuts, but uniquely beautiful — and a key reason emerald cuts are so highly regarded.

Do emerald cuts hide diamond inclusions well? The opposite, actually. Because emerald cuts have such an open, transparent appearance, inclusions are more visible than in brilliant-cut diamonds. We recommend choosing emerald cuts with high clarity grades (VS2 or better) so the cut's beauty isn't disrupted. Our diamond concierge will guide you to the right stone.

Will the emerald cut sit flush against my wedding ring? Yes — this design has a medium profile specifically so the diamond doesn't sit too high above the band, allowing a wedding band to nestle directly against it. The four-claw setting also keeps the long sides of the diamond accessible.

What carat weight suits an emerald cut solitaire? Emerald cuts work beautifully across the carat range, but they're particularly striking at 1.5ct and above — where the hall-of-mirrors effect becomes most pronounced — and through to statement 5ct centres. The 4ct shown sits firmly in the statement category.

Can I customise this ring? Yes — every Deltora engagement ring is handcrafted to order. Choose your diamond shape and carat, your metal, your claw count and style, your band width and profile, and any custom detail (hidden halo, secret birthstone, internal engraving).