When an aquamarine is to be assessed, it is done based on the four C's. The four C's are the English terms for color, clarity, cut, carat.
Translated, aquamarine's value is assessed based on color, clarity, cut and carat.
Aquamarine's Color:
The colors of aquamarine stones can vary from a light blue or green to a deep dark blue color. A darker aquamarine in a deep dark blue color with green tones tends to have fewer flaws and is therefore often considered more valuable.
Aquamarine Crystals:
Like many other gemstones, aquamarine stones can vary in size. Some stones come in small sizes, while aquamarine stones weighing more than 20+ kg have been found before. If an aquamarine is to have the deep intense color of blue and green, the stone should ideally have a carat of 5 or more.
Aquamarine's Clarity:
Aquamarine in its faceted form is often what is called eye-clean. This means that when you look at the stone, you won't be able to see any flaws. That is why this gemstone is also popular in jewelry. Here you can find many forms of aquamarine jewelry such as rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces.
If the gemstone should have obvious flaws, they are not wasted. Instead, they are used to make beads and other aquamarine carvings.
Aquamarine's Cut:
Aquamarine gemstones are cut into different shapes. Among others, you will be able to find them as oval or emerald shapes.
These blue-green gemstones are known for their solidity and transparency. That is why it is also a popular gemstone among jewelry designers
So What Is the Price of Aquamarine Stones?
The boring answer is that it varies depending on whether the gemstone is genuine or not. However, it is fairly normal for a piece of jewelry made with a natural aquamarine by a jewelry designer to be sold for more than 10,000 kr.