Aquamarine Buying Guide
No gem evokes the blue-green colors of the sea like aquamarine. Our aquamarine buying guide can help you choose the best gemstone for your jewelry project.
4 Minute Read
Related Articles
Aquamarine Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Named after the color of sea water, aquamarine is the blue to blue-green member of the beryl family. Readily available...
Read More
Aquamarine Grading and Pricing
Aquamarines are evaluated based on the Four Cs: color, clarity, cut, and carat. Learn how each factor affects aquamarine grading...
Read More
Aquamarine Enhancements
The most common aquamarine enhancements try to turn blueish green stones pure blue. Learn how heating and other aquamarine treatments...
Read More
Aquamarine Durability
Aquamarines are fairly tough jewelry stones, but they do have some weaknesses. Learn about aquamarine durability and what precautions you...
Read More
Latest Articles
Pearl Symbolism
Prized for millennia, pearls have strong links to the Moon, value, and weddings. Learn more about pearl symbolism and the...
Read More
Hematite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Hematite has a long history of use as a pigment. As a gemstone, this material is often carved but very...
Read More
What is Jedi Spinel?
Jedi spinel makes a beautiful jewelry stone. Learn how it got its name and what qualities make this vivid pinkish...
Read More
Conch Pearl Buying Guide
Considering a conch pearl buying trip to the Caribbean? Quality factors for these gems differ from colored gemstones. Before you...
Read More
Never Stop Learning
When you join the IGS community, you get trusted diamond & gemstone information when you need it.
Get Gemology Insights
Get started with the International Gem Society’s free guide to gemstone identification. Join our weekly newsletter & get a free copy of the Gem ID Checklist!