Hi, I have ordered rubies and sapphires from Diamondere and the quality is very good. I have been working with Diana who has taken very good care of me over the last couple of years. I would ask for her when you order from them. I have been extremely happy with the quality and I assure you, I was a skeptic too because I like very good quality jewelry. Diana will walk you through the process and will be in touch with you every step of the way including showing you the stone before they put it in the piece of customized jewelry. I hope you love your emerald as much as I have loved all my pieces of jewelry. The diamonds are wonderful too!