Vintage 18k Gold Aquamarine Ring 74-Carat French Jewelry Estate

Aquamarine is a precious gemstone from the Beryl family. The name came from a combination of two Latin words. “Aqua” means water, “marina” means sea. Together they named a gemstone with the color of sea water. The gem’s color varies from greenish blue to blue. The stone receives this color from ferrous iron. The range of the hue goes from very light to moderately dark. Therefore, aquamarine rarely can be darker than Swiss blue topaz. Aquamarine is a relatively hard gemstone, scoring 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. This means it is durable and can withstand everyday wear and tear. Aquamarine prices depend on depth and purity of color and clarity. Well-pronounced blue to slightly greenish blue with no visible inclusions are usually the best choice. Although, a high-quality cut, which you can recognize when the stone is dazzling, emphasizes the color and clarity.