Wedding rings are traditionally exchanged between husband and wife as a symbol of their joint union and as a symbol of the promises that they have made to one another. Traditional wedding rings are bands of gold or other materials. They can either be a plain d shape or a court style ring. With the influence of modern designers the modern wedding is evolving into the twenty first Century. Modern designers are creating more contemporary styles and using a wider range of materials. Among these are the emerald wedding rings.

The name emerald originates from the Greek word smarados and the French esmeralde and when literally translated means green gemstone. Not many people may be aware that top quality fine
emeralds are more valuable than diamonds! The green colour of the emerald is also the colour of nature. It is the colour of spring when everything comes back to life again and so is a fitting gemstone to be set in a wedding ring, as it symbolises new beginnings.

In ancient Rome green was considered the colour of Venus, the Goddess of Love and Beauty and green is still a popular colour in many different cultures. The radiant green of the emerald is a colour that symbolises harmony and the love of nature. The green of the emerald also changes its colour throughout the day depending on whether it is viewed under natural or artificial light. So it would seem extremely fitting that this stone should be set into wedding rings because of its strong symbolism.