Add a little EMERALD to your Engagement Ring-

As you may already be aware, the decadent Art Deco style of the 20s and 30s is the new retro look, and one we expect to see more of in 2013. This old school ring from about 1930 features an approximately one carat round diamond surrounded by a halo of emerald cut emeralds, and diamonds on the band of the ring. This is truly a fantastic option for those of you looking to design a custom engagement ring. Classy, unique, and spectacular all at the same time.

Even in the dead of winter, emeralds can make you feel like spring is just around the corner. This verdant, earthy gemstone has become the red carpet's favorite bauble of late, sparking color authority Pantone to declare Emerald Green the official color of 2013. Emeralds are associated with balance, harmony, growth, and prosperity -- all attributes the world could use in abundance this new year. And for many cultures, emeralds symbolize beauty and healing. The color green is the most abundant hue in nature; humans see more green than any other color in the spectrum, according to Pantone's Leatrice Eiseman. It is also May's birthstone and the patriotic color of Irish pride for the "Emerald Isle."