Fantasy cut Aquamarine
This is a stunning eye-clean fantasy cut Aquamarine. It weighs in at 2.38 cts. and measures 8.5 x 5.2 mm and the color is absolutely beautiful. The stone was cut by master gem cutter Alexander Kreis of Kreis Jewelers in Dusseldorf Germany. This versatile stone would be beautiful in just about any setting.
Please contact us if you're interested in having us design a special setting for this beautiful stone.
About Aquamarine - Beryl
Some more popular Beryl species are Aquamarine and Emerald. The hardness of this stone (7.5-8) makes it a great fit for any type of jewelry.
Hardness and toughness
Aquamarine is 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, so it is a durable gemstone for jewelry as long as it is treated with care to protect it against scratching and hard knocks.Stability
Heat exposure is not recommended for aquamarine, but the color is stable against light exposure. Aquamarine can be attacked by hydrofluoric acid.
Cleaning
Warm soapy water is always a safe cleaning method for aquamarine. Cleaning by ultrasonic and steam cleaners is usually safe unless the stone has liquid inclusions or fractures. Very Rarely, aquamarine might be fracture filled. These stones should only be cleaned with warm soapy water.