East-West Oval Emerald Ring 1.81tcw 18kt Yellow Gold

This East-West Oval Emerald Ring takes a deliberately modern direction: the centre stone is set horizontally across the finger rather than vertically, a position known as east-west. The 1.63ct natural oval-cut emerald is paired only with 0.18ct of round-cut emerald accents, an all-emerald composition with no diamonds, set in warm 18kt yellow gold. The result is a pure-colour ring at 1.81 total carat weight that wears differently than a conventional vertical-set emerald ring.

Ring at a Glance

• Total carat weight: 1.81tcw (all emerald)
• Center stone: 1.63ct natural oval-cut emerald, set east-west
• Side stones: 0.18ct round-cut natural emeralds
• Metal: 18kt yellow gold (purity 750)
• Setting: East-west horizontal centre, prong setting
• Ring height: 6.85mm; band thickness 1.60mm; weight 3.90g
• SKU: TAndCO-0070

About the Stones

Every gemstone in this ring is a natural emerald. The centre is a 1.63ct oval-cut natural emerald, supported by 0.18tcw of small round-cut emeralds. Choosing emerald-on-emerald rather than emerald-with-diamond is a stylistic decision: the result is a saturated, monochromatic green ring with no white-stone contrast. For buyers who specifically want an all-emerald ring rather than an emerald and diamond ring, this is one of the few options at this carat weight in our collection.

About the East-West Setting

East-west is a setting orientation: the long axis of the centre stone runs across the finger rather than along it. This setting style has gained traction in contemporary jewellery design because it reads as architectural and unconventional. The 18kt yellow gold band sits at 1.60mm thickness with a ring height of 6.85mm and total weight of 3.90g, a comfortable everyday profile. The east-west position works particularly well with oval emeralds because it showcases the elongated cut from a different visual angle than a traditional setting.

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What Is an East-West Emerald Ring

The east-west term describes the orientation of the centre stone in a ring setting. In a standard or north-south setting, the long axis of an oval, marquise, or emerald-cut stone points up and down the finger. In an east-west setting, the stone is rotated 90 degrees so it lies horizontally across the finger. This orientation is commonly searched as east west emerald cut ring, sideways emerald cut ring, or horizontal emerald cut ring. While most east-west searches return emerald-cut diamonds and stones, this piece applies the same setting principle to an oval-cut natural emerald.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any diamonds in this ring?

No. This is an all-emerald ring. The 1.63ct centre and the 0.18ct of round side stones are all natural emeralds. There are no diamonds in this setting.

What does east-west setting mean?

East-west describes the orientation of the centre stone. The 1.63ct oval emerald in this ring is set horizontally across the finger rather than vertically up and down, which is a contemporary setting style most often associated with emerald-cut diamonds but applied here to an oval emerald.

Is the emerald natural?

Yes. The 1.63ct centre and all 0.18ct of accent emeralds are natural mined gemstones, not lab-created or synthetic.

Why 18kt rather than 14kt yellow gold?

18kt gold is 75% pure gold (750 marking) versus 14kt at 58.5% pure (585 marking). The higher gold content gives 18kt yellow gold a richer, more saturated colour that pairs particularly well with the green of emerald. The trade-off is that 18kt is slightly softer than 14kt.

Can this ring be resized?

Most east-west settings of this construction can be resized by one to two sizes by our master goldsmith. Contact us before ordering to confirm sizing options.