

Our aquamarines display exceptional clarity and are eye-clean gems. Well-cut aquamarines ensure the stone exhibits a delicate brilliance and sparkle. The London Victorian Ring Co offers the highest quality stones in a variety of cuts from emerald-cut to round and oval-cut and everything in between. While emerald cut aquamarine engagement rings remain a favourite, aquamarine cushion cut rings are also popular for enhancing the gem’s natural colour. Because of their fantastic clarity, many aquamarine rings utilise rectangular step cuts to accentuate the gemstone’s clarity. Many aquamarine gemstones are eye-clean, meaning the gems do not contain any inclusions or blemishes visible to the naked eye. These elements combine to create an aquamarine diamond engagement ring that will be admired for a lifetime.

Add a delicate sparkle with the addition of diamond accents. With their icy, blue colour, aquamarine makes a perfect match with white metals like platinum and white gold. This treatment is stable and permanent and does not affect the value. Most aquamarines have been heated to remove the green tones. The natural gemstone is a greeny-blue colour but this shade is seldom seen today except in antique jewellery. Aquamarine has always been desired by people selecting a gemstone with a lighter shade of blue. The colour is green-blue to blue with the most desirable colours a vivid to pastel blue. ColourĪquamarine is a member of the beryl family of gemstones and its colour is due to traces of iron in the gemstone. Aquamarine was prolifically used in Art Deco rings of the 1920s and 1930s and remains a favourite today. The discovery of an enormous 243-pound aquamarine crystal in Brazil in 1910 led to the rise in popularity of this blue gem. The blue colour of aquamarine lent itself to the natural motifs and pastel colours of Art Nouveau jewellery.

Aquamarine is the gemstone for your 19th wedding anniversary. Vintage aquamarine engagement rings make an ideal choice for anyone with a strong affinity towards water or the sea. This March birthstone takes its name from the Latin “aqua” for water and “marine” for the sea. Known for their cool blue colouring, paired with exquisite clarity, an aquamarine engagement ring makes an eye-catching choice for today’s modern woman. Have you been searching for a stunning engagement ring with a hint of colour? Aquamarine is a blue gem that will add a refreshing hue to your engagement set.
