Aquamarine Engagement Rings - Why Should I Buy One?

Aquamarine, named for the Latin phrase "water of the sea", is a semi-precious natural gemstone from the Beryl family just like Emerald. It is the birthstone for March and is associated with the Zodiac sign Pisces, with a chemical formula of Be₃Al₂SiO₆ and scores an impressive 7.5 – 8 in Mohs hardness scales. Aquamarine's blue to slightly greenish blue hues is often exceptionally transparent with a mesmerising lustre that emits a radiant sparkle even in the slightest exposure to light, making aquamarine a very suitable gemstone for different jewellery and engagement ring settings.

When you look at the best selling styles of engagement rings in the world today, it is easily noticeable that aquamarine engagement rings have recently become one of the popular choices among many couples because of the gemstone's natural intense colour and clarity, making it a favourite amongst both wearers and jewellery designers. Not only that, natural aquamarines despite their remarkable charm and beauty is considerably cheaper when compared to other popular gemstones used in wedding and engagement rings such as sapphire, emerald, ruby or diamond. Because of these things, aquamarines has quickly become an excellent choice to consider when one is planning to buy an engagement ring. Aquamarines looks astounding when paired with diamonds especially on a rose gold setting, but also looks well on both white gold and yellow gold with other gemstone accents. 

Aquamarine Gemstone Meaning

In addition to the aquamarine gemstone's beauty, this crystal also has many myths and legends and is said to have countless positive effects on the wearer. The Greeks, as well as the Romans, believed that aquamarine is the sailor’s gem that grants them a safe and prosperous passage across stormy seas. In ancient Medieval times, the aquamarine gemstone was thought to reawaken the love of married couples. It was also considered the most appropriate morning gift to give to a bride by her groom in the next morning following the consummation of their marriage.

In the Middle Ages, writers claimed that aquamarine was the most popular and effective of all the “oracle” crystals. When cut as a crystal ball, it was thought to be a superior stone for fortune telling. The Sumerians, Egyptians and Hebrews shared a common belief that the aquamarine is a symbol of happiness and everlasting youth. When worn as an amulet, the aquamarine gemstone was believed to bring relief of pain as well as making the wearer friendlier, quicken the intellect and cure his laziness. 

Best Aquamarine Jewellery and Aquamarine Engagement Rings in Australia

One of the most important things to consider when buying an aquamarine engagement ring is to make sure that the gemstones used are not only affordable but more importantly, top quality and ethically sourced.

Brilliyond's Aquamarine Engagement Rings only feature delicately hand-selected and expertly cut aquamarines for an optimal lustre and divine beauty of your jewellery. Time-honoured and meticulously handcrafted by our very own expert jewellery artists, our aquamarine engagement ring collection is second to none and Australia and we are proud to claim that we have the most creative designs and settings with the best affordability all across the country.

Our collection includes brilliant cut aquamarine engagement rings, solitaire, cluster, halo, cushion cut aquamarine engagement rings, colour accented and much more, and these aquamarine engagement rings come in three metallic finishes - luxurious yellow gold, charming rose gold and lavish white gold. If you want a more personal touch on your aquamarine jewellery, we also accept special customisation and personalised aquamarine jewellery orders. You can Contact Us if you need any form of assistance or you can also call us at 1300 186 315.