Aquamarine Earrings

Aquamarine is known as the gem of the sea, and its name, 'aqua,' comes from Latin and means 'water.' As you look at the blue-green hue up close, the inspiration behind its name is clear.

Throughout its long history, natural aquamarine has earned itself various meanings. In addition to its beauty, this gemstone is popular for its association with serenity and clarity. Like the sea, aquamarine is also said to possess healing properties.

Despite the brilliance of aquamarine's appearance, it's not as rare as you may think. In fact, it ranks 27th in the top 30 rarest gemstones. This is still rare in relation to garnet birthstones, for example, so be prepared to pay a bit more.

Finding aquamarine earrings is quite easy as there is no shortage of the gemstones themselves. It is found in large deposits all over the world and can also be created in labs.

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The value of aquamarine depends on its colour and clarity.

Aquamarines have colours ranging from pale blue to dark, rich blue. The darker hues are deemed more valuable as scratches don't show up as easily.

Clarity refers to how clear the gemstone is. In aquamarine's case, it is almost completely transparent. As you can expect, the higher the level of clarity the gem has, the more valuable it is.

Therefore, aquamarine that checks all the boxes can fetch a hefty price. However, even pieces classified as less valuable are still beautiful.

Overtime, people often find their aquamarine earrings getting more cloudy. This is not a reflection of its clarity but instead a natural build-up of oil and dust.

To fix it, don't try to polish it as you would with diamonds, as this damages the aquamarine and ruins its value.

Both natural and synthetic aquamarine are known as beryl, presented as a collection of hexagonal crystals. To the untrained eye, they can look very similar, but with the right know-how, you can spot a fake aquamarine too.

Begin by examining the surface. You should see lots of small imperfections if it's a real gem. These are referred to as inclusions and have the appearance of small bubbles or cracks.

Next, a real aquamarine is cool to the touch. If you're still unsure, take the earrings to a jeweller for confirmation.

Not everyone can indulge in a new jewellery piece, especially when it's a valuable gemstone. For a more affordable option, there's nothing wrong with buying synthetic aquamarine earrings.

However, consider that in the long term, buying the real thing will save you replacements due to damage, as fake aquamarine is prone to scratches.

Treat yourself to real aquamarine with our Classic Birthstone Bracelet.