Fashion Emerald By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on March 29, 2010 @ 01:48PM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: Courtesy of Christopher Designs Emerald 01 of 09 De Beers Courtesy of De Beers This elegant art deco shape received its confusing name during the 1920s, when it was typically used for emeralds. Characterized by a flat top and step-shaped side facets, an emerald-cut diamond pairs well with a clean setting. Donald Trump gave Melania Knauss this style. 2.53-carat emerald-cut diamond and .69-total-carat-weight diamonds in platinum, De Beers, $65,000; debeers.com. 02 of 09 Kwiat James Worrell 2.01-carat emerald-cut diamond with .34-total-carat-weight tapered baguettes in platiunum, Kwiat, $29,375; kwiat.com for stores. 03 of 09 Cartier Courtesy of Cartier 1.5-carat diamond in platinum, price available upon request, Cartier; cartier.com for locations. 04 of 09 Mauboussin Courtesy of Mauboussin Emerald-cut diamond and baguette diamonds in white gold, Mauboussin, price upon request; mauboussin.com. 05 of 09 Tacori Courtesy of Tacori 1-carat emerald-cut diamond in platinum, Tacori, price upon request; tacori.com. 06 of 09 Christopher Designs Kenji Toma 2.14-carat diamond and 1.33-total-carat-weight diamond side stones in platinum, Christopher Designs, $45,000; christopherdesigns.com. 07 of 09 Vera Wang Ellen McDermott 1.5-carat emerald-cut diamond and 2.72-total-carat-weight baguettes in platinum, Vera Wang, $23,550; Bergdorf Goodman, 888-774-2424. 08 of 09 Leslie Greene Kenji Toma .82-carat green iolite and pave diamonds in 18kt yellow gold, Leslie Greene, $4,905; at Saks Fifth Avenue. 09 of 09 Christopher Designs Courtesy of Christopher Designs .56-carat emerald-cut diamond and .40-total-carat-weight round diamonds in 18kt white gold, Christopher Designs, $5,700; 800-955-0970 for store locations.