Vintage Asscher Cut Green Emerald and Diamond Ring

What it is

This isn't a ring Aurate designed and put into production. It's a singular vintage find that Aurate sourced alongside Louis Martin, a New York jeweler with nearly five decades of authentication expertise. The stone is a green emerald cut in the Asscher style — that stepped, square geometry with clipped corners that peaked in the Art Deco era and never really went out of fashion among people who know rings. It sits in an 18k white gold setting, and the listing notes diamond accents, though the exact carat weight and stone grades aren't disclosed. That's standard for vintage; it's not evasion.

The Asscher cut and why it matters

Asscher cuts show inclusions more readily than brilliant cuts — the open table and parallel facets make the stone legible in a way that a modern round brilliant isn't. For an emerald, that's almost beside the point. Emeralds are graded differently from diamonds; "jardin" (the internal fractures and inclusions visible inside the stone) is considered part of the gem's character, not a defect. If you're expecting diamond-grade clarity in an emerald, recalibrate. The green here should be vivid enough to anchor a white-gold setting without competing with it.

Vintage means one of one

This is a final-sale, one-of-a-kind piece. Size 5. There is no second unit. If it doesn't fit your finger, resizing vintage rings is possible but not always straightforward — it depends on the setting style and shank thickness, neither of which are specified here. We'd contact Aurate before purchasing if you're not a standard size 5.

The wear and imperfections mentioned in the listing are real. Vintage jewelry that's been worn and loved will show it under a loupe. The listing is honest about this, which we appreciate. It's not damage — it's provenance.

Aurate's role here

Aurate is primarily a fine jewelry brand known for modern, minimal pieces. Their vintage curation is newer territory, and Louis Martin is doing the heavy lifting on sourcing and authentication. That partnership matters: Louis Martin Watch Department has been operating since 1978 and has a phone number listed for warranty service. This is not a vintage aesthetic applied to a new piece — it's the real thing, with a real expert vouching for it.

Noting: Aurate's own lifetime warranty does not apply to this piece. Louis Martin covers it. Keep that contact information (212-245-5566) if you buy.

On the price

$3,298 for a vintage emerald and diamond ring in 18k white gold is plausible. Comparable pieces at estate jewelry dealers or auction houses range widely — condition, provenance, and stone quality drive everything. Without knowing the carat weight or emerald grade, we can't benchmark it precisely. What we can say is that authentication from a named, traceable expert with a 46-year track record is worth something real, and Aurate's retail platform makes the purchase process smoother than navigating a traditional estate dealer.

Bottom line

If you're buying this, you're buying a specific stone in a specific setting that no one else will have. That's the point.