‘Avatar’ became a global phenomenon when it was released in theaters on 18th December 2009.
Following the films success, plans for a sequel were announced, but with delays galore – an entire decade of them – fans started to think that they’d never return to Pandora.
The time has come and the highly anticipated sequel has arrived. Taking place more than a decade after the first film, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ centres around the original film’s main characters Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) as they embark on a new adventure as parents.
To celebrate its release, fine jewellery and engagement ring experts at Steven Stone have taken a close look at Zoe Saldana’s huge emerald engagement ring – sharing all of the juicy details…
When it came to showing us her engagement ring, Zoe was so secretive that she actually married her Italian fiance, Marco Perego, before we caught a glimpse.
The actress debuted the stunning emerald ring at the LACMA Art and Film Gala on 2nd November 2013, alongside a curve-hugging green and black Gucci gown that properly let her bling shine.
Zoe’s three stone ring features a large pear cut cabochon emerald that looks to be around 8 to 10 carats that’s flanked by a .75 trapezoid diamond on either side. Trapezoid cut diamonds are an incredibly versatile side stones shape because they can be used with many center diamond shapes.
Both the centre and side stones of Zoe’s ring are in a halo setting. The band of the ring is encrusted with smaller pave diamonds, which add additional sparkle to the jewel.
Know as the stone of eternal love, emeralds are the second most costly of the main four gemstones (emeralds, diamonds, rubies and sapphires). The gemstone is said to call to the heart and clear out any weight or dark energy that’s clogging up the wearers emotional system.
Pear shaped diamonds appear larger than round cut diamonds because of their elongated shape. It’s a timeless, vintage cut that represents an emotional bond or connection.
After a close look at the ring, our experts estimated its value to be $250,000.
“Zoe’s three stone engagement ring is a stunner and based on the sheer size of it, I’m surprised that she managed to keep it hidden for so long!
The central stone is a pear shaped cabochon emerald that looks to be around 8 to 10 carats and is flanked by a .75 carat trapezoid on each side – all of which are in a halo setting. The halo surrounds the stones and combined with the diamond encrusted band, adds additional sparkle to the ring.
Taking all of this into consideration, I’d estimate Zoe’s ring to be worth $250,000.“
maxwell stone, creative director, steven stone
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