Ring with 22 Marquise-Cut Emeralds in 18K Gold

Twenty-two marquise-cut emeralds set in a continuous band of 18K gold — green in its most concentrated, deliberate form.

The marquise cut was designed to maximize surface area — a pointed oval that catches light across its entire length. Set in series, twenty-two of them form a band where color becomes the architecture. Each emerald contributes to an uninterrupted field of green that shifts with every movement of the hand.

Set in 18K yellow gold, the warmth of the metal creates a contrast that deepens the color of the stones rather than diluting it. The continuous setting eliminates visual breaks between stones, the result a ring that reads as a single statement rather than a collection of elements.

Green is the color of things that persist. This ring was made with the same principle.

Ricca Jewelry. 18K gold. Twenty-two cuts, one intention.