Antique Genuine Natural Russian Faceted Seawater Blue Aquamarine Round.

CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Aquamarine Round.

ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains, Russia. 19th Century.

SIZE: Diameter: 4 1/2mm. Depth: 4mm. All measurements approximate.

WEIGHT: 0.35 carats.

NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring, earrings, or a pendant .

DETAIL: Gorgeous, extra pale blue aquamarine semi-precious gemstone from Siberia, the Ural Mountains of Russia. The color and clarity of very pale blue seawater, gorgeous, vibrant, and delicately hued, this striking gemstones is of very high quality and possess breathtaking luster. It has been hand faceted into sparkling brilliant cut round - the same finish commonly employed for diamond. Gemstone is alive with sparkling flashes and the impression of great depth. Cut like round diamond, they look ever so much like pale blue diamond. This gemstone is virtually flawless, even under a 5x glass. Certainly to the eye it is nothing less than perfect, it is truly beautiful little blue gemstone. The Ural Mountains of Siberia, Russia have been producing aquamarine, closely related to emeralds, for centuries. The trained eye will easily discern from the photo that the gemstones have been hand-faceted. The coarseness of the 19th century faceting is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors, and is not considered a detriment. Unlike today's computer controlled machine processes, the cut and finish of gemstones such as these is the legacy of an artisan who lived two centuries ago. Such antique hand-faceted gemstones possess much greater character and appeal than today's mass-produced machine-faceted gemstones.

HISTORY: Aquamarine is a variety of the mineral beryl, as is emerald. It can be found in blue, blue-green, and green; though the blue color is by far the most valuable. The origin of the name "aquamarine" is Latin; "aqua", for water; "marina", for sea. Ancient Greeks believed Aquamarine held the essence and spirit of the sea. Wearing this stone as a talisman was believed to protect from adversities at sea, prevent sea sickness, and promote courage and a strong will, and to quicken the intellect. Ancient Greek jewelers made extensive use of aquamarine, which came to them via Arabian camel caravan and ocean-going Mediterranean galleys. To Christians from the earliest times through the Medieval era, aquamarine symbolized harmony, happiness, innocence, youthfulness, and purity. It was held for its amuletic properties, believed to help protect against evil and conquer wickedness.

SHIPPING OPTIONS: All purchases are backed by an unlimited guarantee of satisfaction and authenticity. If for any reason you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for a complete and immediate refund of your entire purchase price. Most of these antique gemstones were originally part of two collections, one originating in India principally composed of gemstones originally mined in India, Burma, Ceylon, and Siam, and then hand faceted in India. The addition of a second accumulation of antique gemstones originally mined in the Urals in the mid to late 19th century (including alexandrite) completed the collection. These gemstones as well were hand finished. The Urals have been one of the world's major sources of precious and semi-precious gemstones for many centuries. As well, additional specimens are occasionally acquired from other institutions and dealers in Eastern Europe and Asia. These antique gemstones are now in the United States and are available for immediate delivery.

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