Aquamarine Engagement Rings

Aquamarine History & Symbolism

• Pale, elegant aquamarine rings capture the beauty of the sea, with a pastel blue color that makes you think of warm ocean waters. Aquamarine is a close relative of emerald and has the same brilliance and lasting value.
• Because aquamarine is said to create harmony, aquamarine engagement rings symbolize a long and happy marriage.
• Legends say that aquamarine is the treasure of mermaids, with the power to keep sailors safe at sea. Aquamarine is said to calm troubled waters, making this gem perfect for sailors and marriage counselors too.
• Aquamarine is the birthstone for March and the gem for the 19th anniversary.

Judging the Quality of Aquamarine Engagement Rings

• The most important value factor for aquamarine rings is the color of the aquamarine, which should be a light but pure pastel blue with only a hint of green.
• Choose an aquamarine with good clarity, since this gem's pale color makes inclusions more visible than they would be in more vividly colored gems.
• Most fine aquamarine is mined in Brazil. Gemvara's aquamarine is cut so exceptionally that it dances with brilliance.
• Aquamarine is always more saturated in larger sizes: it isn't possible to get the best color in small accent stones.
• Almost all aquamarines, including the ones Gemvara sells, are heated gently before their final polish to remove any color overtones.

Learn More

• Learn more about aquamarine in our Gem Library.
• Read about aquamarine birthstones on our blog.