Emerald Cut Diamond Ring Guide: Look, Clarity, Carat and Price
Buying guide
An emerald cut diamond is a rectangle with cut corners. Its long, flat facets give a calm, mirror-like flash instead of the scattered sparkle of a round diamond. Because you can see into the stone, clarity matters more than with other shapes. To choose one, decide on a natural or lab-grown diamond, then the carat, then the gold colour, and check the clarity on the certificate. The Lana Al Kamal Classic Emerald Diamond Ring is 18K gold with one emerald-cut centre diamond and costs AED 6,000 to AED 105,000 (November 2026), depending on the diamond you choose.
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By Lana Al Kamal
Founder and jewellery designer, GIA-trained, Dubai · Updated 12 November 2026
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Harper's Bazaar ArabiaEmirates WomanGrazia ArabiaJdeed MagazineKey takeaways
- The Classic Emerald costs AED 6,000 (1 ct lab-grown) to AED 105,000 (2 ct natural) in November 2026, the same in every gold colour and size.
- An emerald cut shows the inside of the diamond clearly, so look closely at clarity and ask to see the certificate before you choose.
- A 1 ct lab-grown emerald cut costs AED 6,000 and a 1 ct natural one AED 45,000, so lab-grown gets you a larger stone for the same budget.
Every Classic Emerald option and price
| Centre diamond | Carat | Price* |
|---|---|---|
| Lab-grown (CVD) | 1 ct | AED 6,000 |
| Lab-grown (CVD) | 2 ct | AED 8,000 |
| Lab-grown (CVD) | 3 ct | AED 10,600 |
| Natural | 0.5 ct | AED 20,000 |
| Natural | 1 ct | AED 45,000 |
| Natural | 2 ct | AED 105,000 |
*Prices as of November 2026. The price is the same in 18K yellow, white or rose gold and in every size.
Is an emerald cut a good choice for an engagement ring?
Yes, if you prefer a clean, architectural look to maximum sparkle. The emerald cut is a step cut: its facets run in parallel rows like stairs, so light comes back in broad flashes. On the hand it looks long and elegant, and it pairs well with a plain band. If you want more fire, a round, oval or pear diamond will sparkle more.
Natural or lab-grown emerald cut?
Both are real diamonds with the same hardness and look. A natural diamond formed in the earth; a lab-grown CVD diamond was grown in a laboratory. At 1 ct, a lab-grown emerald cut costs AED 6,000 and a natural one AED 45,000. Choose natural if rarity matters most to you, or lab-grown if you want a larger stone for the same budget. Our natural or lab-grown checklist goes into more detail.
What to buyClassic Emerald Diamond Ring, from AED 6,000What to check on an emerald cut diamond
- Clarity: the open, flat facets show inclusions that a round diamond would hide in its sparkle. Look at the clarity grade on the certificate and, if you can, at a photo of the actual stone.
- Shape ratio: divide the length by the width. A ratio around 1.3 to 1.5 gives the classic rectangle; a lower ratio looks squarer, a higher one longer and slimmer.
- The corners: the cut corners protect the stone and should be even on all four sides.
- The certificate: the centre diamond comes with an IGI or GIA certificate, in print and digital form, which states the carat, colour and clarity. Read about these grades on GIA's diamond quality factors.
Does an emerald cut look smaller than other shapes?
It can look a little smaller from the top than an oval or pear of the same carat weight, because more of its weight sits in the depth of the stone. A longer ratio helps it cover more of the finger. If size on the hand matters most, compare it with our oval diamond ring guide.
Emerald cut or another shape?
For a softer square with more sparkle, look at the cushion. For a long shape with brilliance, choose the oval or the pear. Our diamond shapes compared guide shows all seven shapes side by side.
Gold colour, size, engraving and timing
The Classic Emerald comes in 18K yellow, white or rose gold, in EU sizes 48 to 65 (the product page shows the full list), with free engraving inside the band. The ring is made to order, with about 15 working days of production before shipping; shipping then takes about 3 working days within the UAE and about 5 to Saudi Arabia. Shipping cost is shown at checkout, and our team contacts you after you order to confirm the details. For more on choosing an engagement ring, read our engagement ring guide for the UAE and Saudi Arabia, or see all our diamond rings.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an emerald cut diamond ring at Lana Al Kamal?
The Classic Emerald Diamond Ring costs AED 6,000 with a 1 ct lab-grown diamond and up to AED 105,000 with a 2 ct natural diamond, in November 2026.
What is an emerald cut diamond?
A rectangular diamond with cut corners and step-cut facets that run in parallel rows, giving broad, mirror-like flashes of light.
Does clarity matter more for an emerald cut?
Yes. The flat, open facets show the inside of the stone, so inclusions are easier to see than in a round or oval diamond.
Is the emerald cut diamond certified?
Yes. The centre diamond comes with an IGI or GIA certificate in print and digital form.
What sizes and gold colours are available?
EU sizes 48 to 65 (the product page shows the full list), in 18K yellow, white or rose gold.
Not sure which one?
Send our team a photo or a question on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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About Lana Al Kamal
Lana Al Kamal is an architect and jewellery designer who founded her Dubai-based fine jewellery brand in 2018. She studied at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and is a member of the Dubai Chamber jewellery designers group. Every piece is made in 18K gold.
