Aquamarine

This exceptional, natural, and untreated aquamarine, weighing 6.87 ct, was crafted from a rough crystal weighing 31.15 ct. The quality of the original crystal alone made it clear that it had the potential to become a gemstone of exceptional beauty. Through careful cutting planning and masterful craftsmanship, an aquamarine was created that ranks among the outstanding pieces in the Bennad Collection.

Its delicate, light greenish-blue hue combines exceptional freshness with timeless elegance. Its flawless transparency allows light to flow through the gemstone almost unimpeded, giving it extraordinary depth and clarity. Combined with its impressive size, this aquamarine exudes a serene presence that few gemstones possess.

The superbly executed pear cut, with its precise faceting, creates an exceptionally vibrant brilliance and impressively highlights the crystal’s natural beauty. Every movement gives rise to new reflections of light that bring the gemstone to life with fascinating lightness. Color, clarity, proportions, and cut combine to form an exceptionally harmonious overall composition.

Even at first glance, this aquamarine conveys that extraordinary quality that needs no explanation - it is immediately apparent. Its serene presence, the exceptional harmony of color, transparency, brilliance, and shape, as well as its impressive proportions, give this gemstone a timeless radiance that few aquamarines possess.

From the carefully selected rough crystal to the finished gemstone, this aquamarine tells the story of a natural wonder that formed deep within the Earth over millions of years and was brought to its perfect form through masterful craftsmanship. As one of the most extraordinary aquamarines in the Bennad Collection, it exemplifies documented provenance, the highest precision in craftsmanship, and the unadulterated beauty of natural, untreated gemstones.

The aquamarine comes from southern Africa. The rough stone was sourced for us directly from the source by our partners, inspected by us, and then expertly cut.

⁽*⁾To the best of our knowledge and according to information from our local partners, the gemstone is untreated.

For an additional fee, we'd be happy to arrange for a certificate from an independent gemological institute to be issued for this gemstone.

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The true beauty of a gemstone is only revealed when you hold it in your hand. With every slight movement, the angle of the light, the reflections, and the play of colors change, giving each stone its own unique vibrancy. 

Interesting Facts About Aquamarine

Aquamarine is the blue to bluish-green variety of the mineral beryl. Its color spectrum ranges from a very delicate, pale blue to intense, deep blue hues. Aquamarines with a rich, pure blue color are often referred to in the trade as “Santa Maria aquamarines” and are among the most sought-after examples of this gemstone.

Natural inclusions are characteristic features of a natural gemstone. They can provide clues about its natural origin and help distinguish it from synthetic or imitation materials. At the same time, clarity - along with color, cut, and carat weight - is one of the key factors that determine a gemstone’s quality and value.

High-quality aquamarines also attract the attention of collectors and buyers who view rare colored gemstones as long-term assets. Stones with an intense blue color, high transparency, very good clarity, and an excellent cut are in particularly high demand. Exceptional specimens of this quality are available in limited quantities and have attracted increasing market attention in recent years. However, future performance cannot be predicted and always depends on quality, rarity, and demand.