You are likely to find exactly the 60 carat aquamarine you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
gold,
18k gold and
white gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 13 vintage or 18 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 60 carat aquamarine from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 60 carat aquamarine from
Celine Roelens,
Björn Weckström for Lapponia and
Alexey Gabilo — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 60 carat aquamarine of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring
aquamarine, from our inventory of 18, is particularly popular. See these pages for an
emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also
cabochon cut and
round cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 60 carat aquamarine, you’ll find that many are available today for
women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and
men.
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.