Stunning and gorgeous aquamarine engagement rings are an excellent choice for a couple looking for non-diamond, unique and affordable rings. Aquamarine offers more than eye-catching beauty, and it is one of the best gemstones used for engagement rings. Below are some reasons why you will love aquamarine engagement rings.
Durable
Aquamarine rates between 7.5 and eight on the hardness scale and rings made with it require no special care. It is a very durable gemstone that can hold up to daily wear. It is readily found in nature without internal inclusions or external blemishes. The high clarity gemstone with no inclusions and blemishes minimize the risks for cracking and chipping when exposed to increased pressure and hard knocks. Due to its high clarity rating, it is more durable than emerald.
Affordable
Brilliant, inexpensive aquamarine engagement rings are available for less than five hundred dollars. Exquisite ring styles that feature aquamarines can go for more than five thousand dollars. There is a great selection of aquamarine rings in a wide range of prices, and you will have an almost endless amount of styles to choose from irrespective of your budget.
They are Unique
Gemstone engagement rings have become very popular in the past few years, and rings made with aquamarine offer a unique take on the more popular ruby, emerald and sapphire rings. Also, the subtle water blue of aquamarine combined with vivid flashes of light showcases a classy and clean look. This makes it unique yet sophisticated.
Versatile
Aquamarine is usually a gemstone cutter’s dream. It cuts cleanly and with low risk of cleaving or breaking. Since the gemstone can be cut into any shape, aquamarine can be styled to fit any engagement ring design including brilliant baguette, princess and Asscher shapes. The cutters usually use aquamarine to experiment with new types of designs and cuts.
It is also often discovered in large carat sizes which include high clarity gemstone that weighs hundreds of pounds. Because of the large sizes of aquamarine, the rings are available in a wide variety of carat sizes from tiny cut gemstones to large and vivid gumball bling sizes.
They are Gorgeous
Aquamarine engagement rings are very stunning. This is because aquamarine has a refractive index of between 1.57 and 1.58. Its refractive index is comparable to an emerald and under the sapphire or ruby. A custom cut aquamarine gemstone has a radiant and lustrous glow which is perfect for engagement rings.
These are some of the features which make aquamarine engagement rings popular. It is, however, essential to ensure you are purchasing the right ring. Check for the blue color and perfect clarity of the aquamarine ring.