Timeless Brilliance: The 6.5ct Emerald Cut Three-Stone Engagement Ring

Timeless Brilliance: The 6.5ct Emerald Cut Three-Stone Engagement Ring

Who loves emerald cut three-stone rings? If that’s you, you are in for a treat. In this post I’m showing a brand new one we just finished, and yes, we also talk about wedding band pairing for this design and other emerald cut ring styles that could be a good fit for you.

Welcome back to my corner of diamonds and craftsmanship at By Bonnie Jewelry, where I talk about diamonds, design, and everything in between.

This ring centers a 6.5 carat, colorless VS1 emerald cut diamond with a 1.51 length-to-width ratio, and that ratio matters, because some emerald cuts are chubbier and some are more elongated depending on what you want. When you look side by side with a traditional three-stone design, the difference here is that one has diamonds on the shank and the other does not. Over time I have made similar pieces in oval and pear shapes, sometimes solo, sometimes with side diamonds, but this emerald cut version really reads with presence.

Now the story, because what is a By Bonnie creation without the story. My clients are from Colorado. The groom emailed and said, “Hey Bonnie, this is what I love, this is the carat size, I’m ready,” and I had to ask, did you get this from the bride, or did you decide this for her? He knew some of her preferences, but we do not want to surprise her, so I wrote back, we need more research, we need to try on more things. That began a journey of trying different rings.

I still remember the first consultation, I asked what she thought about emerald cuts, and she said, “I don’t like emerald cuts, I don’t want emerald cuts,” and that is fine, until she tried one on. Once she tried a larger emerald she said, “Bonnie, I love the emerald, and a larger carat size,” and I said, yes, it is totally different. A two carat emerald and a six and a half carat emerald feel very different, they read very differently. We have done other large emerald cut settings, and honestly emerald cuts tend to be nicer when they are a little bit bigger.

Let’s talk wedding band options. One option is a matchy matchy approach, where the stone sits slightly lower, which I love because for such a big stone you want a slightly lower profile, it creates a small gap, and the bride was not bothered by that tiny gap. If you prefer something very dainty and simple you will get more pop on the side. I have also paired it with emerald on emerald cuts in different sizes, you can do 3.5 mm or 4 mm, and emerald on emerald will be a beautiful pairing for a step cut center stone, because the step cut trapezoid matches the linear aesthetic.

One thing to note, besides the wedding band, is that the trapezoids must make sense for this thinner band design, you cannot have really large side stones for this particular design, compared to a traditional three-stone where you can have larger side stones, because this one is a thinner ring. I have also done a ribbon contour eternity band before, which has a small divot so if you want your rings to sit 100 percent flush, that contour will do the job. I know that a flush fit is not a requirement for everyone, but some brides love that completely flush look, and the little contour here does not show as much as some of our other contour styles. For the traditional three-stone design it tapers differently on the bottom, so that is something to look out for. Those little details matter when you design your engagement ring, or when you talk to a professional, or when you talk to me.

We were trying to find something unique, something that gives contrast but still blends so your ring remains the center of attention.

As a bonus, I also showed a five carat emerald set in our hybrid height setting, not super low, not super high. For elongated stones like emeralds, we prefer to lower the profile a bit so the stone does not bang into everything. This one had a delicate French pavé shank with no hidden halo, and I paired it with the band I showed earlier. Then I switched to emerald on emerald without the contour fit and you can see how much gap you would have, so the contour band I mentioned will fill that gap if you want it flush.

Another detail to check, the six and a half carat here has a 1.50 ratio, while the five carat example has a 1.44 ratio, so the length looks slightly longer on the first one, not only because of carat size but because of ratio, and you can see the difference. I love them both and I would love to hear which one you prefer, say yes and comment below, and I will show more emerald cuts in the future. Do you love the single solitaire pathway, or the three-stone, triple roll point of view?

Craftsmanship, proportion and fit are everything, and from choosing the right ratio to deciding on trapezoid sizes, every choice alters how the ring looks and feels. That is why trying on different options, testing profiles and consulting with someone who understands design is so valuable.

If you are drawn to the emerald cut three stone engagement ring and want to explore options, see more at By Bonnie Jewelry, or contact us to start designing your custom piece. For a trusted resource on emerald cut characteristics and diamond proportions, visit the GIA’s Emerald Cut Diamond Guide.

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