NOTE: Extreme magnification shows flaws not visible to the naked eye.
We only sell earth mined gems, not manmade!. Please read Terms as they apply to all items I sell. Any questions, please ask. Aquamarine. Appraised by one of Canada's top master valuers for $3,290 retail replacement! Retail replacement is for bricks and mortar stores with high overheads. I bought directly from source, and my price is always much lower than retail replacement.
Aquamarine wholesales to the trade today for approx. $8 for a 1 cwt stone of very low grade quality to approx. $700 for a one carat example of extra fine quality. The price goes up to approx. $1,200 per cwt. for extra fine larger examples. The retail price will be several times that, depending on the retailers markup.
I have been a gemologist for decades and I am now retired and do this to raise funds for animal sanctuaries. My selling price is determined by what I had to pay, and it is always far below retail replacement value. Many were purchased years ago. The retail replacement figure is designed for bricks and mortar jewelers with high overheads.
Aquamarine is the birthstone for those born in March. It is in the beryl family, along with emerald. The name comes from the Latin for water of the sea, and was considered a good luck talisman by ancient sailors. it is said to have a calming influence and be good luck for the wearer, and is said to inspire truth. It is 7.5 to 8 on the