09/09/2026
💎🌊 Aquamarine is known for its clear blue colour, but there’s more to consider than the shade alone.
Part of the beryl family, just like emerald, aquamarine scores 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale. That makes it durable enough for jewellery, although, as with any gemstone, rings with this stone still deserve a little extra care. Its colour can range from a very pale, almost icy blue to a deeper ocean blue. In general, the more saturated and even the colour, the more sought-after the stone. Many aquamarines are also heat-treated to soften greenish tones and bring out a purer blue, a widely accepted treatment in the jewellery world.
Traditionally, aquamarine has been associated with calm, clarity and courage. Sailors once carried the stone as a symbol of protection at sea, which is where its name comes from: aqua marina, Latin for “seawater.”
Thinking about adding aquamarine to your jewellery collection? Visit us in Antwerp and discover which shade and cut speaks to you.