Education
Diamond Education
- 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
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
How is Aquamarine Valued?
Aquamarine is a member of the Beryl mineral family and is made from Beryllium Aluminium Silicate. Other popular varieties of Beryl include Emerald, Heliodor, and Morganite. Beryl gemstones are often used to fashion earrings, rings, etc, and Aquamarine jewelry has grown in popularity over the years.
The Origin of Aquamarine
The Romans
Aquamarine takes its name from Latin (translates as water and sea). Roman philosopher Pliny described the gemstone rather fittingly “the lovely aquamarine, which seems to have come from some mermaid’s treasure house, in the depths of a summer sea, has charms not to be denied.” The Romans certainly considered the aquamarine to be a prized gem, but other civilizations also appreciated the stone.
Early Ancient Egypt
Whereas early Sumerians and Egyptians also valued aquamarine - deeming it a symbol of youth and happiness (the stone has been discovered within ancient burial sites), and ancient Greeks utilized the stone to create intricate artwork.
Modern-day Natural aquamarine locations
Nowadays aquamarine is mined in the Karakoram mountains of Pakistan and can also be found in Brazil, Kenya, Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Russia. The largest aquamarine discovered measured an impressive 19 inches.
Aquamarine Value and Gemstone Properties
Beryl is a silicate mineral and is considered to be quite rare, it can usually be found in metamorphic and igneous rocks. Moreover, it has a chemical make-up of Be3Al2Si6O18 and scores a 7.5 to 8.0 on the Mohs hardness scale. The scale runs from 1 to 10 and is used to measure a mineral’s resistance to scratching, so this gem scores relatively highly.
Gemstones are also measured against a refraction index (how much light is slowed or bent as it passes through), aquamarine has a reflective index of 1.57-1.58.
Aquamarine: Fit for Royalty
Aquamarine is a popular gem, and the stone was brought under the spotlight by the Duchess of Sussex. Recently when the Duchess of Sussex got married, she wore Princess Diana’s spectacular aquamarine and diamond-encrusted cocktail ring during the evening reception.
Princess Diana allegedly commissioned the aquamarine ring after her divorce. The stunning ring features a large blue 30-carat aquamarine stone surrounded by small diamonds, all of which are set in 24-carat yellow gold. Prince Harry gifted it to his wife-to-be for the royal wedding, and we expect she was over the moon – not only is the piece stunning, Meghan Markle’s aquamarine ring value is approximately £70,000 ($87,000).

Aquamarine Gemstone Meaning
The birthstone of March, this precious blue-green gem is often worn by those seeking tranquillity and serenity. The aquamarine birthstone is also linked to compassion and healing and is believed to have soothing properties. This association with peace may also explain why it was believed to calm the seas - seafaring types hoped aquamarine would keep them safe from harm during voyages.
Aquamarine is also linked to enriching a marriage, providing a happy couple with happiness, and a sense of togetherness. Therefore, while diamonds tend to be synonymous with romance, an aquamarine engagement ring could prove to be an attractive, more affordable, and unique alternative.
Aquamarine Gemstone Value
Like many other gemstones, the four C’s – color, clarity, cut and carat, come into play when determining aquamarine stone value.
Aquamarine Color
The color of aquamarine ranges from pale blue to a strong dark blue or green/blue hue. A darker stone with richer colors (an intense dark blue with green tones) tends to show up fewer inclusions (flaws) and is therefore deemed more valuable.
Aquamarine Crystal Value
Aquamarine crystals range in size, some are on the small size, and others can weigh as much as 100 pounds. For an aquamarine to display an intense color it ideally needs to be over 5 carats. As these gemstones are available in large sizes as well as small, the value per carat does not increase for bigger stones.
Aquamarine Clarity
Faceted aquamarines are usually eye-clean (when you look at the stone you won’t see any flaws). Therefore, these gemstones are ideal for fashioning items of jewelry. If the gemstones do have obvious flaws they do not go to waste, instead, they are often used to create beads and carvings.
Aquamarine Cut
Aquamarine gemstones can be cut into a number of shapes, including round and ovals or emerald shapes. Known for their solidity and transparency, these blue-green gems are popular with jewelry designers and artists.
How Much is an Aquamarine Worth?
Prospective buyers can consult an aquamarine value chart to ascertain aquamarine gem value. As a rough guide, a 1-carat aquamarine would cost approximately $675 per carat and a 2-3 carat aquamarine would be around $1,000 to $1,500 per carat. Growing in carats would be about a range of 40%- 60% increase in price.
Lab Grown Aquamarine Value
Lab grown aquamarine gemstones identical to mined stones. However, lab grown gems will cost you less because they are less rare than naturally-occuring gems, and require no mining. In terms of, heat treated aquamarines, they are either lab or natural stones that are exposed to high temperature and low pressure to enrich their color and improve clarity grade. If you’re looking for an exquisite piece of jewelry at an affordable price, lab grown aquamarine gemstones could be a perfect choice.
Aquamarine Jewelry
Aquamarine is a versatile gemstone and can be used to fashion pretty earrings, pendants, bracelets, and rings. There are a number of aquamarine ring styles available on our site, including solitaire, halo, and three-stone rings.