Aquamarine Buyer’s Tips

Aquamarine is the most sought after gemstone in the international jewelry market. It’s cool soothing color has won the hearts of millions of people over ages. However few know that the value of this beryl family member; depends on its color. The more intense and even the color the higher the price. Aquamarine gets its color from the amount of iron present in the Aquamarine. Iron determines the color from light blue, blue-green and dark blue.

Clarity, cut and treatment applied to the Aquamarine are other crucial factors determining its price. An AAA quality Aqua has intense blue color, very clear and perfectly cut with 7.5 hardness. Rather its minimum care and maintenance makes it even more popular. Especially the oval and emerald cuts of Aquamarine are most demanded in Rings and other jewelry .