Vintage Estate Aquamarine Ring
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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