Info about GemSelect's Faceted Aquamarine
Aquamarine, the Birthstone of March, has many excellent qualities from its symbolism to its naturally beautiful color display. Our Faceted Aquamarine is available at affordable prices to individuals and jewelers alike. GemSelects Aquamarine sells as Individual Stones, Matched Pairs, and Lots for Jewelers.
How does Aquamarine size up on the Mohs Scale?
Aquamarine's luster is gorgeous, and a faceted cut allows us to appreciate this clear glass-like radiance. On the Mohs Scale of hardness Aquamarine is a 7.5- 8 out of 10 meaning its very durable.
The gemstones durability color and luster make it an excellent stone for numerous jewelry applications.
What are the properties of Aquamarine?
The stone's color properties are quite remarkable. Aquamarines color can range from light blue to medium dark blues and even blue greens hence the name Aquamarine as its hues mimic the natural colors of water.
Aquamarines colors are universal to all skin and eye tones making it an excellent stone to use in any woman's jewelry. Beyond all of these beautiful qualities is its price. Aquamarine is relatively affordable especially when purchased here at GemSelect.
What are design ideas for Aquamarine?
Aquamarine does very well when set with any type of medium including gold, white gold, rose gold, or silver. The designs that lend themselves to this stone are Rings, Earrings, Necklaces, and Bracelets.
For pendants, we tend to see a Large Faceted Aquamarine set with a halo of accent stones such as white sapphires to accompany the centerpiece. Rings will generally have a similar design.
Aquamarine engagement rings are becoming popular, and these will usually display as a three stone arrangement with the center stone as Aquamarine. The Gems in these arrangements can be round, or princess cut the choices, and design ideas are endless.