Are aquamarine stones valuable?
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.
Is aquamarine a real gemstone?
Aquamarine is the soft pale blue variety of the Beryl family of gemstones, which also includes Morganite, Goshenite, Yellow Beryl and Emerald. Known as the gem of the sea, even the name ‘Aquamarine’ comes from the Latin ‘aqua’ for ‘water’ and ‘marina’ for ‘of the sea’.
Why are aquamarines so expensive?
Why does aquamarine cost so much more than blue topaz that’s almost the same color? Aquamarine is rarer in nature, especially in fine color. Its long history as a gem also adds to its collectibility.
Is aquamarine more expensive than Blue Topaz?
One pair that is difficult to tell apart is the Aquamarine and Blue Topaz stones. Physically, they are very hard to tell apart but in reality, an Aquamarine is much more costly than Blue Topaz. Some people seek advantage by selling Blue topaz in place of Aquamarine to make great profit.
How can you tell if an aquamarine is real?
The best way to identify a real aquamarine stone is by looking at its colour. In its natural form, they have a pale blue colour, which is similar to seawater. They may have a slight green or yellow tint as well. Naturally occurring gems have excellent clarity and transparency.
What does aquamarine symbolize?
Aquamarine is also associated with tranquility, serenity, clarity, and harmony. As the first of the spring birthstones, the sea blue crystal represents transformation and rebirth. It embodies youthful vitality, purity, loyalty, hope, and truth. Of course, aquamarine must possess all the healing qualities of the seas.
What does real aquamarine look like?
Which is better aquamarine or blue topaz?
With a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale, the blue topaz outranks aquamarine, which tips the scale at 7.5-8. That said, aquamarine is a highly durable gemstone, yet susceptible to cracking if handled roughly. Blue topaz has a perfect basal cleavage, making it prone to chip and fracture when impacted.
Which is harder aquamarine or topaz?
A topaz rates 8 on the Mohs scale meaning that it is a lot harder than other gemstones and slightly harder than an aquamarine which rates 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale. A topaz has a perfect cleavage which means that it is more susceptible to scratches or fractures.