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Rose Gold Aquamarine Contemporary Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary drop earrings are made of 14-karat rose gold with milky natural aquamarines and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Aquamarine, Lemon Rose Quartz, Opal Necklace Set 18K &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Aquamarine, Lemon & Rose Quartz, Opal, Pernite Necklace Set 18K & Silver
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20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Silver

Rose Gold Aquamarine Contemporary Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary drop earrings are made of 18 karat rose gold with milky natural aquamarines and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...

White Gold Aquamarine Contemporary Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary drop earrings are made of 14-karat white gold with milky natural aquamarines and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...

Shahla 14k Yellow Gold Black Opal Emerald Aquamarine Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon - Bezel Set - Black Base w/ Green Color Play
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Bracelet with Amethyst, Citrine, Aquamarine, and Tourmaline with
Located in Berlin, DE
complemented by four additional gemstones—a 4.1 ct amethyst, a 4.2 ct aquamarine, a 4.1 ct citrine, and another
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20th Century Retro Chain Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nina Zhou Rainy Day 7.00ct Aquamarine Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
offers a graceful moment of escape. 14K Gold Natural Aquamarine|Sky Blue|Oval Cabochon & Pear|Eye Clean
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Cornelian, Jade, Aquamarine Pearl Necklace Set 1
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Cornelian, Jade, Aquamarine & Pearl Drop Necklace Made in 18K Gold & Silver
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Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Jade, Aquamarine, Silver, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Tourmaline, Citrine, Aqua Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Tourmaline, Citrine & Aquamarine - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

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Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 17.80 Ct Natural Aquamarine Diamond Drop Pendant 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
top Aquamarine is a large 17.80 Ct (21.87 x 14.4 mm.) pear cabochon cut of gorgeous sky Blue color
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

White Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Aquamarine by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fig drop pendant necklace is made of 14 Karat white gold with a cabochon natural aquamarine
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Aquamarine Pink Tourmaline Ring Sterling Silver 925 and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Aquamarine is Cabochon cut. Approx size 16 x 12 mm Well craftsmanship - made in Italy Mostly Sterling Silver
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2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver

Natural Aquamarine Carved Leaf Loose Gemstone Rare Size and Hand Carving
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Weight: 120.55 Carats Size: 50x22 MM Pieces: 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

Michael Zobel 47 ct Natural Aquamarine, 18K Gold Oxidized Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
approximately 47 ct. natural cabochon cut aquamarine bezel set in 18K yellow gold accented with 'rays' of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

Turquoise, Aquamarine Rutilated Quartz 18k Gold Asymmetrical Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Blue Gem Turquoise, Lemon Quartz, Raw Paraiba Tourmaline, Aquamarine, and Rutilated Quartz 18 karat
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 1...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Aquamarine Amethyst Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 2.80 Carats of Aquamarines. These Earrings have
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Aquamarine Drop Contemporary Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary drop earrings are made of 14-karat yellow gold with milky natural aquamarines
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...

Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Mix gems Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, & Mix gems Necklace Set in 18K Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Drop Brooch with Aquamarine
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
aquamarine gemstone, with dimensions of 0.4x0.3 inches (10x8 mm). The piece measures 1.3 inches (33 mm) in
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2010s German Artist Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...

Cabuchon Aquamarine with Ruby and Pearl Crab Brooch Set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabuchon Aquamarine 32.54 carats, Cabuchon Ruby 0.53 carat, Pearl Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold
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2010s Thai Modern Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Aquamarine Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carats total Cabochon Aquamarines, 6.00mm, 2.41 carats total
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Talento Italiano designer 18 KT white gold ring with aquamarine and diamonds
By Talento Italiano
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
decorated with a cabochon cut aquamarine and 10 brilliant cut diamonds of approx. 0.20 crt of quality G/VS
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2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Capri” Aquamarine, Lemon Rose Quartz, Opal Necklace Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Aquamarine, Lemon & Rose Quartz, Opal, Pernite Necklace Set 18K & Silver Elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

9.75 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Turquoise French Platinum Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
9.75 carat Aquamarine centering a diamond and cabochon turquoise platinum ring. French mark. Circa
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Vintage 1970s Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Aquamarine, White Sapphire, Black Diamond, Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Aquamarine 12.08 carats, White Sapphire 1.58 carats, Black Diamond 0.63 carat and Diamond
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2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

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Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Seidengang Long Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold with 28.18 Cts Aquamarine Tourmaline
By SeidenGang
Located in Miami, FL
lower parts have a pair of fancy elongated cabochons cuts of blue Aquamarines (26 x 8 mm) with a weight
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1990s American Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Art Deco style, Aquamarine, Ruby Diamonds Cord Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful, unique and chic Aquamarine and Ruby chord bracelet set in 18K Gold and Diamonds
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2010s Indian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Jasper Boulder Opal Necklace Aquamarine Pearl 22k 18k Gold Sterling Silver
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
abstract painting. The boulder opal, rose quartz, pearl, and aquamarine are perfect accents to the jasper
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, Pearl, Jasper, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

Natural Aquamarine Carved Leaf Pair Loose Gemstone Rare Size and Hand Carving
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Weight: 200.70 Carats Size: 38x31 MM Pieces: 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

Art Nouveau 15.37 Carat Ruby Aquamarine Citrine Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Rubies. These Earrings have 2.80 Carats of Aquamarines. These Earrings have 12.25 Carats of Cabochon Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Red Coral Jade Aquamarine Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Aquamarines. These Earrings have Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and Enamel. These Earrings are
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Coral, Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine, Black Diamond and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Aquamarine 11.67 carats, Black Diamond 0.72 carat and Diamond 0.36 carats Ring set in 18
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2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY CO. By Paloma Picasso Sugar Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Aquamarine
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
1 cushion cabochon cut carved from translucent blue aquamarine, with a weight of about 2.75 carats
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Band Rings

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Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pair of Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl Multi-Gemstone Cabochon Brace
Located in Miami, FL
barrel stations set with colorful cabochon gemstones. The gems — aquamarine, peridot, and amethyst
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Late 20th Century American Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gol...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Aquamarine Contemporary Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary drop earrings are made of 18 karat rose gold with milky natural aquamarines and
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2010s German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...

Nina Zhou 3.14 ctw Aquamarine Turquoise Diamond Vintage-Style Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
is a masterpiece of color and craftsmanship. At its heart lies a luminous cabochon aquamarine, its
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Cocktail Sugarloaf Aquamarine Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
light and dark amethysts, topazes and aquamarines, or cabochon paraiba tourmaline.
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Art Deco Style Ruby Tourmaline Jade Aquamarine Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Aquamarines. These Earrings have 0.32 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have 1.40 Carats of Pink Tourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Jade, Ruby, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Aquamarine by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fig drop pendant necklace is made of 14 Karat yellow gold with a cabochon natural aquamarine
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...

Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Aquamarine 63.77 carats, Pink Sapphire 2.19 carats and Diamond 0.33 carats Ring set in 18K White
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2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Aquamarine Mediterranean Fig Drop Earrings
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary drop earrings are made of 18 karat rose gold with milky natural aquamarines. The
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Aquamarine Contemporary Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary drop earrings are made of 18-karat rose gold with milky natural aquamarines and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...

Antique Pendant 16ct Aquamarine 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 8.8 gr
Located in SE
Old pendant with a large natural claw set Aquamarine surrounded with Diamonds halo. Likely German
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Antique 1850s European Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Silver

18 Karat White Gold with Aquamarine Milk and White Diamond Earrings
Located in GALLARATE, IT
with Aquamarine Milk (square cabochon cut, size: 10x10 mm) and white Diamonds cts 0,38 VS colour G/H
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire, Aquamarine Ruby Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire, Aquamarine & Ruby Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Southeast Asian Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Si...

Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 37.25ct. Drop Earring in 18KWG with Tourmaline, Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
White Gold Aquamarine: 37.28 carats, fancy sliced cabochon. Pink Tourmaline: 4.775 carats, square
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gol...

Sharon Meyer Couture 18 Karat Yellow Gold Aquamarine Slice and Diamond Necklace
Located in Troy, MI
aquamarine slice necklace is flattering in lovely shades of blue, accented with off center slice bezel set in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Casmir 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Aquamarine Clip-On Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
1990. designed as a paisley motif. One earring features a polished aquamarine while the other has an
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1990s Swiss Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Drop Pendant Necklace with Aquamarine
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
quartz and aquamarine gemstone, with dimensions of 0.4x0.3 inches (10x8 mm). The pendant measures 1.3
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Aquamarine, Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...

Carved Aquamarine Ring Diamond Large Cocktail Jewelry Sz 7 Flower Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary carved aquamarine & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18k yellow gold. Carved
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold with Aquamarine Milk and White Diamonds Ring
Located in GALLARATE, IT
. Ring in 18k white gold with Aquamarine Milk (square cabochon cut, size: 10x10 mm) and white Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi-Gem Cabochon "Jubilee" Necklace 1, 000+ Carats 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in New York, NY
cabochon colored gems totalling approximately 1,065 carats and approximately 125 round brilliant diamonds
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Vintage 1970s More Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, Tourmal...

Garnazelle Paris Boule D Amour Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 68 Ctw Aquamarine
Located in Miami, FL
natural earth mined aquamarine. Aquamarine: Mount in the center, with 1 massive round cabochon cut (25 x
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Early 2000s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Sugar Loaf Aquamarine Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
28 Carat Sugar Loaf Aquamarine cab ( 16,5 mm. x 13 mm.x17 mm.) ,12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

GIA Certified 8 Carat White Opal With Orange Garnet Aquamarine Halo Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 8 Carat White Opal with Orange Garnet and Aquamarine Ring. This cocktail ring features an
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Garnet, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Yellow Gold Aquamarine Milk Tourmaline White Diamonds Cocktai Ring
Located in GALLARATE, IT
and handmade in Italy by Stanoppi Jewellery since 1948. Ring in 18k white gold with Aquamarine Milk
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Go...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Cocktail Ring with Sugarloaf Aquamarine
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
red tourmalines, with purple light and dark amethysts, topazes and aquamarines, or cabochon paraiba
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

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Aquamarine Cabochon For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate aquamarine cabochon for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 63 vintage or 185 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect aquamarine cabochon may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing aquamarine cabochon — no matter the origin — is easy, but Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Scrives and Emma Chapman each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a aquamarine cabochon, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Aquamarine Cabochon?

Prices for a aquamarine cabochon can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $149 and can go as high as $68,845, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,608.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.

Questions About Aquamarine Cabochon
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Cabochons are gemstones that have been shaped and polished to be dome-shaped on the top and usually flat on the bottom. An aquamarine stone cut into a dome is known as an aquamarine cabochon. An aquamarine cabochon is a durable gemstone that can be worn almost daily. Find antique and vintage jewelry with aquamarine cabochons on 1stDibs.