This Vintage Emerald and Diamond Starburst Ring captures the geometric drama of art deco jewellery in a piece designed for everyday wear. A 0.50ct oval-cut emerald sits at the centre of a starburst arrangement of tapered baguette diamonds and round brilliants, totalling 1.00tcw across all stones. Crafted in 14kt white gold, with a 12.40mm ring height and a tapered band measuring 1mm to 2mm, this is a true vintage emerald ring built with modern precision.
At the heart of this piece is a 0.50ct natural oval-cut emerald with the lush green tone collectors associate with fine emerald. Surrounding the centre stone are 0.22ct of tapered baguette diamonds and 0.28ct of round brilliant-cut diamonds, all natural and graded G to H in colour and SI1 to SI2 in clarity. The combination of two diamond cuts is intentional: the baguettes form the long, mirror-like rays of the starburst pattern while the rounds add multi-directional sparkle, a hallmark of art deco-era jewellery design.
The 14kt white gold setting is built in the silhouette of a starburst, a vintage emerald ring style that surged in popularity in the 1920s and 1930s during the art deco movement. Today, this setting reads equally well as a vintage emerald engagement ring, a unique cocktail piece, or a daily-wear statement ring. The ring height measures 12.40mm with a tapered band of 1mm to 2mm and a total weight of 3.60g, balanced for comfort and visible presence on the hand.
Vintage emerald rings are distinguished by their setting style and silhouette rather than the age of the stones themselves. Art deco starburst designs like this one combine geometric precision (tapered baguettes, sharp angles) with a brilliant centre, producing a look that reads as antique without the wear concerns of an actual antique piece. For buyers searching vintage emerald rings, art deco emerald rings, or antique emerald rings, this is a contemporary build in a faithful vintage idiom.
This is a new piece crafted in a vintage / art deco-inspired starburst design. The setting style references 1920s-1930s art deco emerald rings, but the metal is freshly fabricated and all stones are newly set. You get the vintage look without the structural fatigue of an antique piece.
Tapered baguettes are rectangular step-cut diamonds that narrow toward one end. They are commonly used in art deco emerald rings and vintage settings to create the long, linear flashes of light that define the starburst pattern in this ring.
Yes. The 0.50ct oval emerald is a natural mined gemstone. All diamonds are natural mined stones, G/H colour and SI1/SI2 clarity.
Absolutely. Vintage emerald engagement rings have been a recognised style category since the 1920s. The 1.00tcw and substantial 12.40mm ring height of this piece make it strong enough as an engagement ring while staying distinctive.
Most starburst settings of this construction can be resized by one to two sizes. Contact us before ordering for exact sizing options on this piece.