Here’s something most people don’t know about emeralds: a truly flawless one is rarer than a flawless diamond. Almost every stone carries tiny natural inclusions. Jewelers even have a name for them: “jardin,” French for garden, since they look like something growing under glass. It’s part of what makes each emerald one of a kind. Add in that deep, slightly mossy green nothing else quite matches, and it’s easy to see why the emerald engagement ring keeps showing up as the pick for chic brides-to-be. We rounded up 40 of our favorites below.
