Education
Diamond Education
- Lab Diamonds
- History Of Lab Grown Diamonds
- Lab Diamond Shapes
- Lab Diamonds
- Lab Diamond Ring Guide
- Lab Diamond Carat Guide
- Lab Diamonds Color Guide
- Lab Diamond Shape Guide
- Lab Diamond Size Guide
- Lab Diamond Cut Guide
- Lab Diamond Jewelry Guide
- Lab Diamonds vs Moissanite
- Lab Diamonds vs. Real Diamonds
- Lab Grown Diamond vs. Cubic Zirconia
- Lab Diamonds vs. White Sapphires
- Lab Diamonds
- Diamond 4 C's
- Diamond Buying Guide
- Answers to 1 Carat Diamond Questions
- Your Guide to Buying a Diamond Online
- How to Pick the Right Diamond
- Diamond Buying Mistakes
- Real vs. Fake Diamonds
- Lab Diamond Buying Guide
- 10 Most FAQ - Diamonds
- Off Size Diamonds Guide
- Popular Diamond Cuts
- Price of a 2 Carat Diamond
- Top FAQ - Lab Diamonds
- What Is the Average Diamond Size in Engagement Rings?
- Diamond Carat
- Diamond Clarity
- IF Diamonds
- FL Diamonds
- Diamond Inclusions Guide
- Flawless vs Internally Flawless
- Which Diamond Clarity Is Best?
- VS2 vs VS1: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- VVS2 vs VVS1: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- SI2 vs SI1: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- SI1 vs VS2: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- VS1 vs VVS2: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- Accent Diamond Clarity
- Lab Diamond Clarity
- SI Diamonds
- VS Diamonds
- VVS Diamonds
- Diamond Color
- Diamond Cut
- Diamond Cut Types
- Ideal Cut Diamonds
- Hearts and Arrows Diamonds
- What is Diamond Depth
- Diamond Table
- Lab Diamond Cut
- Antique Cut Diamonds
- Brilliant Cut Diamonds
- Rose Cut Diamonds
- What Is The Most Expensive Diamond Cut?
- What Are Step Cut Diamonds?
- Diamond Bow Ties
- How Are Diamonds Cut
- Diamond Brilliance
- Spread Diamonds
- Diamond Fire
- Crushed Ice Diamonds
- Diamond Shape
- Lab Diamond Shape
- Asscher
- Cushion
- Emerald
- Marquise
- Oval
- Pear
- Princess
- Radiant
- Round
- Which Diamond Cut Is Best?
- Round vs Princess Diamond Cut
- Round vs Cushion Diamond Cut
- Cushion vs Princess Diamonds
- Cushion vs Oval Cut Diamonds
- Emerald vs Asscher Cut Diamond
- Princess vs Marquis Diamonds
- Princess vs Radiant Cut Diamonds
- Cushion vs Asscher Cut Diamonds
- Emerald vs Radiant Cut Diamonds
- Oval vs Marquise Cut Diamonds
- Oval vs Pear Cut Diamonds
- Pear vs Marquise Cut Diamonds
- Emerald vs Cushion Cut Diamonds
- Elongated Cushion Cut Diamonds
- Diamond Certification
- Diamond Fluorescence
- How Diamonds Are Formed
- Diamond Pricing
- Diamond Size Chart Carat & MM
- Diamond Symmetry
- Diamond Polish
- Diamond Girdle
- Diamond Culet
- Engraved Rings
- Fancy Colored Diamonds
- Loose Diamonds
- History Of Lab Grown Diamonds
- Natural vs Synthetic Diamonds
- Diamond Sourcing
- NY Diamond District
- Diamond Certification
- A Guide to Accent Diamonds
Engagement Ring Education
- How To Buy Engagement Rings
- Affordable Engagement Rings
- Cost of a One Carat Diamond
- How To Buy A Lab Diamond Ring
- How to Buy An Engagement Ring In a Time Crunch
- How to Choose An Engagement Ring
- How to Pick Your Engagement Ring Budget
- Engagement Rings For Second Marriage
- Best Time to Buy An Engagement Ring
- How to Buy An Engagement Ring As a Couple
- Everything You Need to Know About Dainty Engagement Rings
- Future Mother In Law's Guide to Engagement Ring Shopping
- Engagement Ring Financing
- Why You Need an Engagement Ring Appraisal
- Best Round Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Square Cut Engagement Ring
- Top Teardrop Engagement Rings
- Best Asscher Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Oval Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Radiant Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Marquise Cut Engagement Rings
- Twisting Rings
- Best Emerald Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Cushion Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Dainty Engagement Rings
- Best Unique Engagement Rings
- Best Traditional Diamond Engagement Rings
- Best Split Shank Diamond Engagement Rings
- Top 10 Square Halo Engagement Rings
- Top 10 Unusual Engagement Rings
- Black Diamond Engagement Rings
- Edwardian Engagement Rings
- Antique Style Engagement Rings
- Nature Inspired Engagement Ring
- Filigree Rings
- Art Deco Rings
- Wide Band Engagement Rings
- Infinity Engagement Rings
- Best Two Tone Diamond Engagement Rings
- Victorian Style Engagement Rings
- Minimalistic Engagement Rings
- Big Style Engagement Rings
- Cute Style Engagement Rings
- Modern Style Engagement Rings
- Past Present and Future Rings
- Thin Engagement Rings
- Pretty Style Engagement Rings
- Double Band Engagement Rings
- 1 Carat Diamond Ring
- Top Princess Cut Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Cushion Cut Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Women's Rose Gold Engagement Rings
- Top Round Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Rings
- Top East West Engagement Rings
- Top Pave Engagement Rings
- Top Split Shank Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Unique Halo Engagement Rings
- Rose Gold Pear Shaped Engagement Rings
- Top Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Engagement Rings
- Top Oval Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Cushion Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Yellow Gold Engagement Rings
- Top Marquise Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Engagement Rings
- Top Emerald Cut Three Stone Engagement Rings
- Top Bypass Engagement Rings
- Top Rose Gold Cushion Cut Engagement Rings
- Top Rose Gold Oval Engagement Rings
- Top Emerald Cut Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Yellow Gold Oval Engagement Rings
- Top Rose Gold Emerald Cut Engagement Rings
- Top Oval Three Stone Engagement Rings
- Top Floating Diamond Engagement Rings
- Top Cushion Cut Three Stone Engagement Rings
- Top Princess Cut Three Stone Engagement Rings
- Top Simple Engagement Rings
- Vintage Style Engagement Rings
- Types of Accent Diamonds
- Everything You Need to Know Before Setting Diamonds
- Engagement Ring Prong Guide
- All About Ring Resizing
- Identifying Your Ring After A Repair
- Everything You Need to Know About Milgrain
- Everything You Need to Know About Wide Band Engagement Rings
- Eternity Rings vs Infinity Rings
- When To Propose
- What Are Baguette Diamond Engagement Rings
- What to Say When You Propose
- What Are the Groom's Parents Responsible For?
Gemstone Education
Jewelry Education
- Jewelry Buying Guide
- How To Buy Jewelry Online
- Diamond: 10th Anniversary Gifts
- Ruby: 40th Anniversary Gemstone & Jewelry
- Sapphire: 5th Anniversary Gemstone & Jewelry
- Top 10 Sapphire Earrings
- Emerald: 20th Anniversary Gemstone & Jewelry
- Top 10 Push Presents
- How To Shop For Christmas Jewelry Gifts
- How To Buy An Anniversary Band
Metal Education
Aquamarine Grading
What Is Aquamarine?
Aquamarine gemstone known for its stunning light blue-green color. Aquamarine is composed of the mineral beryl, and scores a 1.577-1.583 on the refractive scale and a 7.5-8.0 on the Mohs hardness scale. These factors make the stone durable, easy to care for, and a great addition to your jewelry collection.
Where can Aquamarine be found?
The gem’s primary origin is in Brazil, where some of the most valuable stones are mined, but it can also be found in Pakistan, Russia, Tanzania, Madagascar, and other countries around the world. The name of this precious gem comes from the Latin term for seawater, and the blue-green stone was historically thought to protect sailors while they were at sea. Moreover, it is also the birthstone for March and the traditional gift for the 19th wedding anniversary. Aquamarine rings, necklaces, or bracelets can all make great gifts for these occasions.
How is Aquamarine Graded?
At With Clarity, grading aquamarine gemstones happen on a scale that will help you understand every aspect of the stone and find the piece that’s perfect for your needs. This special gem is graded on a scale that includes AAAA stones, AAA stones, AA stones, and B stones. AAAA represents the highest quality grade and these gems are extremely rare to find in nature, and therefore very expensive. With Clarity only uses AAA aquamarine, which represents the best combination of both quality and value.
What Determines Aquamarine Grading?
Many factors go into determining gemstone grade, and it’s important to understand how the 4Cs help determine the grade. Color, cut, clarity, and carat are all essential in determining the quality and value of aquamarine.
Color
Aquamarine color is famous for its gorgeous blue-green hue, and the color is an incredibly important factor in gemstone grading. Unlike some colorless stones, colored gemstone grading is based more on color than inclusions. Stones with more saturated color and brighter hue are valued over stones that contain fewer inclusions. The rich color works to disguise inclusions, making a gemstone with better color more valuable. The more saturated the color, the less visible any inclusions will be, which makes for a more beautiful finished product in any piece of jewelry.
Cut
The cut of aquamarine is another factor that is taken into account in terms of grading, and one which can vary based on personal preference. The most popular cuts of this blue-green gem are emerald and round. These are the most popular cuts because they emphasize the natural beauty and brilliance of the gems. Other common cuts for aquamarine include cabochon, and mixed-cut.

Cabochon Cut
Clarity
The clarity grade of any gem, including aquamarine is based on the inclusions present in the stone. Inclusions are imperfections that exist within the stone, and several different kinds of inclusions exist. High-quality, jewelry-grade gemstones should be eye clean, meaning there are no visible inclusions when examining the stone with the naked eye. Any gemstone that contains an abundance of obvious inclusions is usually used in beads or carvings.
The most common kind of inclusion in aquamarine exists in the form of long, hollow tubes. These kinds of inclusions allow jewelers to fashion ‘cat eyes’ into faceted pieces of jewelry. Other common inclusions that can be found in aquamarine include:
- Needles
- Lily Pads
- Dark Chromites
- Mineral Crystals
- Feathers
- Pinpoint
- Chip
- Internal Graining
- Cavity
- Surface Graining
- Knot
- Etch Channel








Purchasing Aquamarine
When purchasing this beautiful blue-green gem, it’s important to focus on selecting a high-quality stone that also fits into your desired budget. After selecting the type of gemstone, the next important aspects to bring into consideration is the ring style and color grade. Focusing on stones with high color grades is essential, and the most important aspect for colored gemstones. If a gemstone is richer in color, then the amount of flaws on and in the stone, would be less visible.
At With Clarity, we only offer AAA grade gemstones which are the best mix of quality and value. We offer a vast selection of striking gemstone engagement rings. A majority of our gemstone rings can hold 0.5 to 2.0 carats. To add more unique features and customization, we offer 14kt and 18kt in white/yellow/rose gold and platinum.
With Clarity AAA-grade Aquamarine
Our aquamarine goes through a 100% natural heat treatment which brings out the stone’s rich blue hue. That goes to say, heat treated gemstones are by all means considered real. The composition and appearance of heat treated aquamarine and natural aquamarine are the same. Gemstones that are heat treated from us still derive from the earth from natural deposits.
Understanding how gemstones are graded can help you make the best choice for your jewelry needs. Whether you are looking for aquamarine engagement rings, aquamarine wedding rings, necklaces, or any other kind of jewelry, With Clarity offers gems and various settings that fit any style.
Popular Aquamarine Rings
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Flourish Solitaire Aquamarine Ring
$820
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