Buying Guide
The first thing to settle is the name. A lab grown emerald is a green beryl gemstone; an emerald cut is a diamond shape. Everything on this page is a lab-grown diamond. What the cut does is unusual: instead of dozens of small facets scattering light into pinpoint fire, an emerald cut has long open steps that act like windows, producing the broad rolling flashes sometimes called a hall of mirrors.
That optical honesty is why the clarity grade earns its keep here in a way it does not on a brilliant cut. Nothing is hidden by a step facet, so our VVS–VS floor is doing visible work on this page rather than sitting on a certificate. The compensation is size. Weight goes into length rather than depth, so the stone covers more finger than a round of equal carat and costs less to get there. Made to order with free worldwide shipping and 65-day returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an emerald cut the same as a lab grown emerald?
No, and it is the most common confusion in this category. An emerald cut is a rectangular step cut applied to a diamond — the shape of the facets, not the material. A lab grown emerald is a green beryl gemstone. Every piece Beyond Carat makes is set with a lab-grown diamond, IGI-certified in D–F colour.
Why does clarity matter more in an emerald cut?
Because there is nowhere to hide. An emerald cut is a step cut: long, open, parallel facets that behave like windows rather than mirrors. That gives it the flashes people buy it for, and it also means an inclusion is visible rather than scattered away. Our VVS–VS clarity floor is doing the most work on this shape.
Does an emerald cut sparkle less than a round?
It sparkles differently rather than less. A round brilliant returns light as many small points of fire; an emerald cut returns it as broad flashes that move as the hand moves — the effect often called a hall of mirrors. If you want continuous sparkle, choose a brilliant. If you want depth and clarity, choose the emerald cut.
Can I change the shape after ordering?
No, not once production starts. Every Beyond Carat piece is made to order, so the shape is fixed at the point of order. If you need to change a specification, contact us on (888) 625-7772 as soon as possible and we will tell you honestly whether the piece has entered production yet.
Are there additional costs at checkout?
U.S. shipping is free — UPS 2nd Day Air, fully insured, signature required. International orders ship free with UPS International Economy and duties paid, so there is no customs bill on arrival. Sales tax is applied where it is due. Returns within 65 days carry a free prepaid insured label on U.S. orders.
- IGI certification Every Beyond Carat diamond is graded by IGI, and the report ships in the box.
- Flexible payments Affirm monthly payments and Shop Pay Installments at checkout.
- Returns 65-day returns, measured from the date your order ships. Free prepaid, insured UPS return label on U.S. orders. Free ring resizing for a full year.
- Warranty Lifetime manufacturing warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.
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