Snowflake Aquamarine
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 22k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Aquamarine, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dome Rings
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 15k Gold
Early 2000s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, White Gold
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
The Legacy of Aquamarine in Jewelry Design
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.