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<\/p>\nWe set many of our engagement rings with gemstone alternatives to diamond. For example, our regular ring designs can be set with any gemstone. In addition, we create bespoke ring designs. Some of these feature our client’s own gemstones. For example Aquamarine.<\/p>\n
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Incredible bespoke Platinum Aquamarine ring with a deep blue Santa Maria colour<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Platinum makes a perfect setting for an Aquamarine. To explain, the natural grey-white metal polishes to an incredible bright finish. In addition, its strength makes Platinum a natural choice. Combined with durability, we highly recommend Platinum for a high quality Aquamarine setting.<\/p>\n When it comes to Aquamarine, depth of colour affects price. Less expensive stones feature poorer cuts, paler colours and smaller sizes. By comparison, deep blue Aquamarines demand higher prices. Similarly, larger sizes and beautiful cuts increase cost.<\/p>\n Bespoke Emerald cut Aquamarine ring design with 9 carat gemstone<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Aquamarines make a good choice for anyone with a love of large diamonds, lacking the necessary budget. Pale shades offer an icy-blue alternative to a diamond at a fraction of the cost. Furthermore, round Aquamarines come in most sizes.<\/p>\n When it comes to hardness and durability, GIA has the following to say about the hardness.<\/p>\n “Aquamarine is 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, so it is a durable gemstone for jewelry as long as it is treated with care to protect it against scratching and hard knocks.”<\/p>\n Twist engagement ring set with Aquamarine<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n “Aquamarine is a blue to green-blue variety of precious beryl. The beryl group of minerals is most famous for chromium-rich, green emerald. This happens to be one of the ‘precious four’ gems of the world. Diamond, sapphire and ruby make up the other three). Aquamarine is the Birthstone for March<\/a>. With an exceptional hardness it has a beautiful glassy lustre. Breathtaking sea-blue colours range from light to dark-blue. Incidentally, the name ‘aquamarine’ derives from an old Latin expression for seawater.<\/p>\n The name Aquamarine is often shortened to Aqua. Jewellers refer to Aqua rings, but both are the same.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Incredible-big-aquamarine-ring.jpg\")
<\/p>\nDiamonds vs Aquamarines for Engagement Rings<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat is Aquamarine?<\/h2>\n
Aquamarine or Aqua?<\/h2>\n