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A ring like Grace Kelly's: the Verona emerald cut with two baguettes

Grace Kelly's Cartier engagement ring (1956) has an emerald cut diamond with two baguettes on a plain band. The closest Kove design is the Verona Three Stone Emerald (DDLR-287-EM): the same three stone layout, with a centre of about 1.5 ct instead of her 10.47 ct. Gold 14k or 18k, diamond lab-grown or natural.

Grace Kelly received this ring from Prince Rainier III in 1956. According to The Jewellery Editor it is platinum, with a 10.47 ct emerald cut diamond and two baguettes, and it belongs to the collection of the Princely Palace of Monaco. The Verona Three Stone Emerald has the same build. The differences: a stone of about 1.5 ct, flat prong tips instead of round ones, and a slightly longer centre.

Grace Kelly's Engagement Ring
Source: The Jewellery Editor, 30 July 2013Grace Kelly's Engagement Ringthejewelleryeditor.com

Why an emerald cut

An emerald cut is a rectangle with cut corners and long flat facets. It sparkles less than a round stone, but its shine is calm and deep, like a mirror. That is why it looks elegant and does not date: Grace Kelly's ring is over 70 years old and still looks current.

Flat facets show every inclusion, so for this cut choose clarity VS1 or better. We offer such stones right on the model page.

What the two baguettes do

Baguettes are narrow rectangular diamonds with the same kind of facets as the centre, so the shine of all three stones matches. On the Verona they taper towards the band and make the finger look longer. Each sits in its own metal frame, so nothing catches.

How big a stone

The design is built for an emerald cut of about 7.5 × 5.5 mm, which is about 1.5 ct. The baguettes are 5 × 2.5 mm and weigh about 0.40 ct together.

Grace Kelly's stone is 10.47 ct, many times larger. On a smaller ring the baguettes stand out more next to the centre and the ring reads as a balanced trio. If you want a larger centre, write to us with the inquiry button at the end of this article.

Lab-grown or natural diamond

Both are real diamonds with the same composition, hardness and brilliance, they differ in origin. Lab-grown stones come with an IGI certificate, natural ones with GIA, and you can check the certificate of your stone online. For the same budget a lab-grown diamond gets you a larger or cleaner stone.

Which metal

Her ring is platinum. Closest in colour is 14k or 18k white gold. Yellow gold gives an emerald cut a warm, old-world look, rose gold a softer one.

How ordering works

The ring is made to order in up to 21 business days, often sooner. The manufacturer is Kove Jewelry s.r.o., IČO 27484611, an e-shop registered with the Czech Hallmarking Office under No. 15 432. The founder of Kove checks every piece personally before dispatch. You receive a 24-month warranty and the first resize free of charge.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the same ring Grace Kelly wore?
No. It is a Kove design of its own with the same build: an emerald cut centre, two baguettes and a plain band. The stone is much smaller, about 1.5 ct instead of 10.47 ct, and the prong tips are flat.
Who made Grace Kelly's engagement ring?
Cartier, in 1956. The ring is platinum and today belongs to the collection of the Princely Palace of Monaco.
Does an emerald cut look smaller than a round stone of the same weight?
From above it looks about as large, often larger thanks to its long shape. It sparkles less, its shine is calmer.
How long does production take?
Up to 21 business days from the order, often sooner. Shipping within the EU is insured and tracked.
How much does it cost?
The "from" price is on the model page of Verona Three Stone Emerald. The final price depends on the stone (size, lab-grown or natural) and the metal (14k or 18k, gold colour). Once you choose them, the page recalculates the price straight away.Verona Three Stone Emerald

Do you like this design?

See it on the model page, or ask us. We answer personally.

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