Find the exact cushion cut aquamarine you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of
Gold,
18k Gold and
White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 26 vintage or 46 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a cushion cut aquamarine may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but
1.5 Carat and
2 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing cushion cut aquamarine — no matter the origin — is easy, but
Fine Jewels UK,
Berca Atelier and
David Jerome each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a
cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also
antique cushion cut cut and
round cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a cushion cut aquamarine, you’ll find that many are available today for
women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and
men.
Prices for a cushion cut aquamarine can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $268 and can go as high as $276,707, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,202.
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.