Kajol inspires emerald ring trend: What experts say you should look for before buying

Kajol's emerald ring in a recent photo has sparked a trend, signalling that these vibrant green gems are gaining popularity in India. Unlike traditional diamond solitaires, emerald rings offer a pop of colour and personality. Asavari Pednekar, managing director of JGP Jewellers, says emerald rings are becoming increasingly trendy among brides and younger buyers who want something unique.

The shift is from traditional diamonds to coloured gems like emeralds, sapphires, and rubies. When purchasing an emerald ring, colour should be the top priority, with a vivid, well-saturated green and good tone, as Pednekar suggests. Inclusions are normal for natural emeralds, and a flawless stone might be unusual. Buyers should also watch out for major fractures that could reach the stone's surface.

The cut should enhance the stone's colour and brilliance while protecting it. Kajol's simple, elongated emerald ring lets the gem take center stage, highlighting a growing trend of wearing emeralds as standalone statement pieces that can transition from traditional Indian attire to contemporary styles.