Surely you’ll find the exact 11 carat aquamarine you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
Gold,
18k Gold and
White Gold. You can easily find a 33 antique edition and 51 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 11 carat aquamarine may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A 11 carat aquamarine from
Merkaba,
Aria Jewelry Design and
Gems Paradise — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any 11 carat aquamarine from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a
Aquamarine version from the 58 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. An
emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also
oval cut and
cushion cut versions for sale. When shopping for a 11 carat aquamarine, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or
men today than there are for
women.
Prices for a 11 carat aquamarine can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $542 and can go as high as $74,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,406.
Perhaps the one gemstone that best embodies the glimmering blue of the ocean is aquamarine, not just in name but also in color. Aqua marina (Latin for water and sea), March’s birthstone, is often crystal clear and blue. Often affordable in price, vintage and antique aquamarine jewelry belongs in everyone’s jewelry box.
Aquamarine is a precious gemstone from the mineral beryl family. Its cousin is the emerald. Like other beryl varieties, aquamarines are rated 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. This means that they are soft enough for jewelers to cut to their client’s specs but also durable enough for daily wear.
On land or sea, aquamarines feature prominently in many folk tales, including one about mermaids gifting aquamarine to sailors to protect them during sea voyages. Worn around sailors’ necks as an amulet, it kept them from getting seasick and, most importantly, from shipwrecks. Considered a symbol of courage by some, aquamarine amulets were also favored by Egyptian and Hebrew warriors during battle.
Aquamarine has also made appearances on some of the grandest of great dames. The Brazilian government gifted Eleanor Roosevelt with a 1,847-carat aquamarine in 1935 and Queen Elizabeth II received a sizable aquamarine upon her 1953 coronation; this stone is now the focal point of her aquamarine tiara. And renowned Tiffany & Co. designer Jean Schlumberger made a diamond Bow setting for a 148.5-carat aquamarine, which was originally exhibited at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exhibition, now in the collection of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage and antique aquamarine jewelry that includes unique aquamarine rings, necklaces and other accessories.