Brazil is a major source of high-quality aquamarine, but deposits can also be found in other locations, including Madagascar, Nigeria, and Afghanistan.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

Recent Sales

Sold

Exceptional Light Blue Aquamarine Stone 1.45 CtS Aquamarine Ring Aquamarine Gem

Located in Bangkok, TH

Natural Aquamarine stone, available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality 1.45 carats Eye Clean Clarity Loose aquamarine from Nigeria.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine

Spectacular Natural Loose Aquamarine Gemstone 1.35 Carats Loose Aquamarine

Sold

Spectacular Natural Loose Aquamarine Gemstone 1.35 Carats Loose Aquamarine

Located in Bangkok, TH

Spectacular Natural Loose Aquamarine Gemstone, available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality 1.35 Carats VVS Clarity Loose Aquamarine from Nigeria.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine

Natural Deep Color Aquamarine Gemstone 1.05 Carats Aquamarinestone

Sold

W 0.28 in D 0.19 in L 0.3 in

Natural Deep Color Aquamarine Gemstone 1.05 Carats Aquamarinestone

Located in Bangkok, TH

Natural Deep Color Aquamarine Gemstone of 1.05 carats from Nigeria has a wonderful cut in a Triangle shape, incredible Blue color, Great brilliance.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Aquamarine

Aquamarine Earrings Pair 4.37 Carat Old Mine

Sold

Sold

W 0.24 in D 0.2 in L 0.34 in

Aquamarine Ring Gem 1.79 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Loupe Clean

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vivid blue 1.79 carat "loupe clean" Aquamarine emerald-cut gem, offered loose to a remarkable gemstone collector. Dimensions: 8.6mm x 5.95mm x 4.9mm. Returns are accepted and paid by...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl

Intense Blue 11.20 Carat Step Cushion Cut Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Loose Gem

Sold

W 0.44 in D 0.3 in L 0.74 in

Intense Blue 11.20 Carat Step Cushion Cut Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Loose Gem

Located in Bangkok, TH

This beautiful piece of Intense Blue 11.20 Carat Aquamarine was acquired as a rough piece of gem and it was about 25 Carat in its original Condition. It was cut by our professional c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

Sold

Natural Loose Aquamarine Lot 6.00 Carat Mix Cut Gemstone Lot For Jewellery

Located in Peshawar, PK

Brazil is a major source of high-quality aquamarine, but deposits can also be found in other locations, including Madagascar, Nigeria, and Afghanistan.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

3.80 Carat Natural Loose Untreated Aquamarine Fancy Cut Shield Shape Ring Gem

Sold

W 0.42 in D 0.27 in L 0.42 in

3.80 Carat Natural Loose Untreated Aquamarine Fancy Cut Shield Shape Ring Gem

Located in Peshawar, PK

Other notable locations include Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, and Afghanistan. Aquamarine's availability in various parts of the world has made it a popular choice in jewelry, adornin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

People Also Browsed

Aquamarine silver, gold ring

$8,135Sale Price|53% Off

Aquamarine silver, gold ring

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Aquamarine and diamonds 18k gold ring. Aquamarine statement ring. Oval aquamarine ring. March birthstone ring. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating over Weight: 16 g. depends from ...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

5.15 carats Blue Zircon Stone Round Cut Natural Cambodian Gemstone

$520Sale Price|20% Off

$1,140 / item

2.38 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

2.38 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $5,500.00 Total Center Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 1.50 Carats (Fracture Fille...

Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Octagon Cut 2.65 ct Aquamarine Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds

$2,880Sale Price / item|20% Off

Octagon Cut 2.65 ct Aquamarine Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold is a perfect statement jewelry to match with every outfit of your wardrobe on any occasion, wedding or Christmas. It's just a simple...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

3.28 Carats Natural Aquamarine and Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Ring

$866 / item

3.28 Carats Natural Aquamarine and Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

3.28 Carats Impressive Natural Aquamarine and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $3,500.00 Total Natural Aquamarine Weight is: Approx. 3.10 Carats Aq...

Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

$29,800

W 0.87 in L 1.01 in

36.67 Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstone, Natural Unmounted Opal, Merkaba

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A rare and luminous 36.67 carat natural Ethiopian opal, offered loose and unmounted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. This impressive oval opal displays vivid play of color, shifting...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ethiopian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Get Updated with New Arrivals

Save "Nigerian Aquamarine", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Nigerian Aquamarine For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact nigerian aquamarine you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and silver — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3 vintage or 44 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a nigerian aquamarine may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A nigerian aquamarine from Nina Wynn, Merkaba and Oscar Heyman — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A nigerian aquamarine can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but aquamarine rings, from our inventory of 24, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A cushion cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and oval cut versions for sale. When shopping for a nigerian aquamarine, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Nigerian Aquamarine?

Prices for a nigerian aquamarine can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $154 and can go as high as $41,105, while this accessory, on average, fetches $990.

The Legacy of Aquamarine in Jewelry Design

Perhaps the one gemstone that best embodies the glimmering blue of the ocean is aquamarine, not just in name but also in color. Aqua marina (Latin for water and sea), March’s birthstone, is often crystal clear and blue. Often affordable in price, vintage and antique aquamarine jewelry belongs in everyone’s jewelry box.

Aquamarine is a precious gemstone from the mineral beryl family. Its cousin is the emerald. Like other beryl varieties, aquamarines are rated 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. This means that they are soft enough for jewelers to cut to their client’s specs but also durable enough for daily wear.

On land or sea, aquamarines feature prominently in many folk tales, including one about mermaids gifting aquamarine to sailors to protect them during sea voyages. Worn around sailors’ necks as an amulet, it kept them from getting seasick and, most importantly, from shipwrecks. Considered a symbol of courage by some, aquamarine amulets were also favored by Egyptian and Hebrew warriors during battle.

Aquamarine has also made appearances on some of the grandest of great dames. The Brazilian government gifted Eleanor Roosevelt with a 1,847-carat aquamarine in 1935 and Queen Elizabeth II received a sizable aquamarine upon her 1953 coronation; this stone is now the focal point of her aquamarine tiara. And renowned Tiffany & Co. designer Jean Schlumberger made a diamond Bow setting for a 148.5-carat aquamarine, which was originally exhibited at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exhibition, now in the collection of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.

On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage and antique aquamarine jewelry that includes unique aquamarine rings, necklaces and other accessories.

Finding the Right Loose-gemstones for You

Are you shopping for diamonds and other loose gemstones to create your own custom jewelry?

Why might you purchase a diamond or gemstone “loose” — that is, on its own, not mounted in a piece of jewelry? Perhaps you’re a connoisseur looking to acquire a unique investment. The scarcity of high-quality colored diamonds, for instance, especially pink diamonds, means that their value increases over time; the same is true of rare Kashmir sapphires and Burmese rubies. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraiba tourmaline, discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.

A more common scenario would be that you’re hoping to create a very special piece of custom jewelry, such as an engagement ring or a milestone-birthday present, and want to personally select the most beautiful, unusual, or ultra-rare stone you can find and afford. Doing so adds to the romance and substance of the gift and can be a part of the story told as the jewel is passed from generation to generation.

If this sounds like you, read on for tips on becoming one of the world’s savviest gem hunters.

Educate yourself: When buying any piece of gem-set fine jewelry, you should familiarize yourself with the factors that determine a stone’s price. This will enable you to streamline your search for the perfect gem and have intelligent, productive conversations with sellers.

There is a wealth of information online, such as our diamond-buying guide and this overview of colored gemstones for engagement rings. The buying guides of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), searchable by stone type, are also a widely trusted source for consumers venturing into the world of diamonds and gems for the first time.

Vet your vendor: If you peruse 1stDibs with any regularity, you know there is no shortage of vendors who deal in top-quality loose gemstones. (Read about our vetted sellers.) Finding a trustworthy, established dealer may be as easy as getting a recommendation from friends or family. And, although it may sound obvious, it pays to Google your candidates — and consult customer reviews — before making contact.

Harakh Mehta, designer and founder of the Mumbai, India–based fine-jewelry brand Harakh, has an innate understanding of proper client relations, especially when the customer is in unfamiliar territory. “Start chatting with the dealer, get to know them better," he says. "It’s very important to establish a comfort level. We never push a sale, as we want it to be a carefully considered purchase. So, if the client is not in a rush, we do it over a few virtual meetings or phone calls.”

Request documentation: The best dealers go to great lengths to furnish clients with documents verifying the quality rating, natural origin and provenance of a stone — showing, for example, that loose emerald hails from the famous Muzo mine in Colombia — and disclosing any treatments applied to enhance its appearance. (And who doesn't love emerald jewelry? The most valuable emeralds are the ones that have a deep bluish-green to true green color and no visible inclusions.)

If no grading report is available for a stone you are interested in, the dealer should be able to provide an authenticity document, such as an appraisal or info sheet, that has been signed by an in-house gemologist or professional appraiser. Google those names, too, for extra peace of mind.

Ask for videos and visuals: When transacting with a gem dealer online, you should always request real-time videos and photographs, since professional photos of a stone, usually on a white background, have likely been retouched for optimal presentation.

Read more about how to buy loose gemstones and find your dream gems today on 1stDibs.