Diamond polish is the most common method. A high-quality polish can give light aquamarines such great brilliance they might be confused with higher refractive index (RI) gems. The beryl family, including aquamarines, are some of the easiest gems to polish. Low crown angles will produce higher brilliance, but higher crowns are often used to deepen the color. Faceters should use 43° pavilion mains on aquamarine for the highest brilliance. Deep designs, like Barions and emerald cuts, are usually preferred.

When cutting aquamarine, the primary consideration should be depth of color. Fabergé brooch, 1908-1917, gold and silver with aquamarine, diamonds, and topaz. Its mystical purview traditionally includes protection for sailors and fishermen as well as travelers in general. In Western cultures, due to aquamarine's color and name, this gem has a folklore strongly connected to the sea. You might encounter gemstones sold as 'white aquamarines.' Be aware that such stones are most likely colorless beryls, also known as goshenites. When you do, the color is usually enhanced by the cut. Its hues range can range from blueish green, blue-green, greenish blue, to deep blue, and its tones can vary from very light to moderately dark. You’ll rarely see aquamarines darker than a Swiss blue topaz. This beautiful gem receives its coloring from trace amounts of ferrous iron. 3 and 4 mm aquamarines, 2.25 x 4.25 and 1.5 x 3 mm blue sapphires, and 1 and 1.25 mm cultured seed pearls arranged in a faux-cushion three-stone setting. This unusual arrangement brings together princess-cut aquamarines, marquise sapphires, and seed pearls to create a one-of-a-kind ring. Setting and wearing stones of that size can be difficult, so there’s less demand for them.Īquamarine prices depend on depth and purity of color and clarity.įor more detailed information on aquamarine quality factors, consult our aquamarine buying guide. In fact, cut aquamarines over 25 carats will have a lower price per carat than smaller stones of the same quality. Since aquamarines are available in large sizes, there’s no incremental increase in price per carat for large gems. A custom-designed, beautiful, bold ring with a 10 x 8 mm precision-cut radiant aquamarine, vintage detailing, and wide, multi-strand band. The International Gem Society (IGS) has a list of businesses offering gemstone appraisal services.

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