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4.35 Carat Aquamarine Gemstone Cushion Cut
Located in Bangkok, TH
color is a gorgeous, light blue shade and it is cut into perfection in a cushion-cut shape.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
2.55 Carat Aquamarine Gemstone Cushion Cut
Located in Bangkok, TH
color is a gorgeous, light blue shade and it is cut into perfection in a cushion-cut shape.
Aquamarines
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
Sensational 37 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Tustin, CA
separate listing.
Each emerald cushion cut aquamarine measures approximately 14.34 mm long x 12.91 mm wide
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sensational 25 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
photos but is sold in a separate listing.
The emerald cushion cut aquamarine measures approximately
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Light Blue Aquamarine 2.55ct Antique Cushion Cut Loose Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Light Blue Aquamarine 2.55ct Antique Cushion Cut Loose Gem 11.9 x 7.2mm
Natural Light Blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
10.59 Carat Cushion Cut Square Aquamarine Sterling Silver Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This lovely translucent bright blue 10.59 Carat square cushion cut Brasilian Aquamarine, measuring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Fashion Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
Fine Light Blue Aquamarine 2.72ct Fancy Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
excellent cushion cut with ideal polish to show great shine and colour, would look lovely in jewellery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
7.91 Carat Blue Aquamarine Large Fancy Cushion Cut Loose Beryl Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
excellent clarity. Very clean gem.
Also has an excellent fancy cushion cut with very good proportions and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine, Beryl
Natural Light Blue Aquamarine 2.55 Carats Cushion Cut Loose Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
exquisite Aquamarine. This 2.55-carat Cushion Cut loose gemstone radiates beauty and elegance, making it a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
New 21.21 Carat Checkerboard Cushion Dome Aquamarine
Diamond Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
beautiful Checkerboard Dome Cushion cut stone and is 21.21 carats. It a very high-quality stone. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage Cartier Blue Aquamarine Cushion Cut 18k White Gold Tank Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Blue Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Stunning white gold pendant
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Blue Aquamarine Cushion Cut 18k White Gold Tank Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Blue Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Stunning white gold pendant
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Size Cartier Blue Aquamarine Square Cushion Cut 18k White Gold Tank Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Fine Blue Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Large 8mm Tank Ring.
Stunning white gold
Category
20th Century Band Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fantastic Loose Aquamarine Cut Stone 1.40 Carats Natural Aquamarine For Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Loose Aquamarine Cut Stone
WEIGHT: 1.40 Carats
DIMENSIONS: 7.3 x 6.9 x 4.7mm
CLARITY: Vvs
SHAPE: Cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
Aquamarine Ring Hand 18 Karat
Old Cut Diamonds Vintage Aquamarine Gold Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Aquamarine & Old Cut Diamonds - Hand Made in Italy.
18k Two Tone Yellow & White 7.30 grams
Category
1990s Italian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Fancy Natural Aquamarine Cut Gemstone 3.60 Cts Gem for Gewelry Loose Aquamarine
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fancy Natural Aquamarine Cut Gemstone, Available for sale at wholesale price natural high quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
Vintage Cartier Blue Aquamarine Square Cushion Cut 18k White Gold Tank Ring 51 L
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Fine Blue Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Tank Ring.
Stunning white gold ring with
Category
20th Century Band Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Blue Aquamarine Square Cushion Cut 18k White Gold Tank Ring 49 J
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Fine Blue Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Tank Ring.
Stunning white gold ring with
Category
20th Century Band Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Deep Blue Aquamarine Square Cushion Cut 18k White Gold Tank Ring 55 7.5
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Deep Blue Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Tank Ring.
Stunning white gold ring with
Category
20th Century French Band Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Deep Vivid Aquamarine Square Cushion Cut 18k White Gold Tank Ring 5 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Blue Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Tank Ring.
Stunning white gold ring with
Category
20th Century French Band Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Deep Vivid Aquamarine Square Cushion Cut 18k White Gold Tank Ring K 50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Blue Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Tank Ring.
Stunning white gold ring with
Category
20th Century French Band Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Platinum Cushion Aquamarine Pear Shape Diamond Cocktail Ring 12.62cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A contemporary cocktail ring centered by an 11.40ct beautifully cut natural cushion cut eye clean
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Cushion Shaped Aquamarine and Sapphire White and Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karat white and yellow gold necklace pendant with cushion-shaped aquamarine measuring 8
Category
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
5.20 Carats Aquamarine Custom Precision Cut Natural Pakistani Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut custom precision
Crafted with meticulous precision, this stunning 5.20 carats Aquamarine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
Vintage 14k White Gold Large GIA Square Cushion Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
. The very fine quality aquamarine is a large square cushion cut stone, weighing approximately 12.76
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
13.72ct Cushion Santa Maria Aquamarine in Diamond Halo Split Shank GIA Certified
Located in Houston, TX
This jaw-dropping 13.72ct cushion cut, natural "Santa Maria" aquamarine is placed elegantly in an
Category
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Rectangular Cut Aquamarine and Platinum Ring with Pave Diamond Setting
Located in New York, NY
sophistication with this exquisite Vintage Rectangular Cut Aquamarine Ring, a captivating piece expertly crafted
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Ring yellow gold 18 cart with oval cushion faceted aquamarine light blue
Located in Heemstede, NL
absolute eye-catcher!;
Features:
18 carat yellow gold
Stone Aquamarine
Cut: cushion facetted
Shape: oval
Category
Vintage 1980s European Solitaire Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Aquamarine Loose stone
Located in Melbourne, AU
A loose aquamrine gem
weight : 5.21 ct
light blue colour
VVS clarity
cushion cut
a very clean
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
Blue Aquamarine Loose stone
Located in Melbourne, AU
A loose aquamrine gem
weight : 5.72 ct
light blue colour
VVS clarity
cushion cut
a very clean
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
Fantastic Natural Cut Aquamarine Gemstone 6.05 Carats Fine Stone Quality Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fantastic Natural Cut Aquamarine Gemstone, available for sale at wholesale price natural high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine
Blue Aquamarine Loose stone pair
Located in Melbourne, AU
A pair of loose aquamrine gem
weight : 12.10 ct
blue colour
VVS clarity
cushion cut
a very
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
Blue Sapphires Oval Shape Aquamarine Cushion Cabs 14k Solid Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
in a 14 Kt solid yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Aquamarine Cushion Shape Cabs
Category
2010s Thai Artisan Stud Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Cartier Fine Blue Aquamarine Square Cushion 18k Yellow Gold Tank Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Fine Blue Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring.
Stunning yellow gold ring
Category
20th Century Band Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 2.56 Carat Aquamarine
Diamond Cut Sapphire Earrings w Omega Backs
Located in Eagan, MN
2.56 Carats. The are cushion cut stones and measures 7 x 7 mm. Above the stones is a beautiful
Category
2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
New 2.56 Carat Aquamarine
Diamond Cut Sapphire Earrings w Omega Backs
Located in Eagan, MN
2.56 Carats. The are cushion cut stones and measures 7 x 7 mm. Above the stones is a beautiful
Category
2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
New 17.6 Carat Aquamarine
Diamond cut Paraiba Blue Tourmaline Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
. The stone is a large oval cut Icy Blue Aquamarine and is 17.60 carats. It measures 22 x 19 mm and is
Category
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Silver, Sterling Silver, Other
Vintage Cartier Vivid Blue Aquamarine Square Cushion 18k White Gold Tank Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Blue Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Tank Ring.
Stunning white gold ring with
Category
20th Century French Band Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Vivid Blue Aquamarine Square Cushion 18k White Gold Tank Ring 51
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Blue Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Tank Ring.
Stunning white gold ring with
Category
20th Century French Band Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
New 31 Carat Aquamarine
Diamond Cut Topaz Oxi Black Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
. The stone is a large cushion cut Icy Blue Aquamarine and is 31 carats. It measures 20 x 20 mm and is
Category
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver, Other
Seaman Schepps Aquamarine Diamond Drop Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Seaman Schepps drop earrings, each featuring two cushion faceted natural aquamarines. Connecting
Category
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Aquamarine Loose stone and 18k set ring/pendent
Located in Melbourne, AU
A loose aquamrine gem
weight : 5.72 ct
light blue colour
VVS clarity
cushion cut
a very clean
Category
2010s Australian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Solitaire Center Aquamarine Emerald Cut
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring With Solitaire Center Aquamarine Emerald Cut
Size 5
4 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
14k Gold
18k White Gold Aquamarine
Diamond Ring, 1.75 Carat, .50tdw
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
aquamarine is an antique cushion cut, 1.75 carats, sky blue color.
On the sides are round brilliant cut
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Swedish Midcentury Gold and Aquamarine Ring, Sweden, 1949
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish midcentury gold ring, with a beautiful, clear cut aquamarine stone. Crisp, timeless
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
Dalben Aquamarine Gold Cocktail Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18 kt engraved yellow gold Cocktail Ring with a Cushion cut blue-green Aquamarine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Beryl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
4.2 Carat Aquamarine Sterling Silver Stud Earrings
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
4.2 carat checkerboard cushion cut glowing Brazilian Aquamarines (8 mm x 8 mm) set in Sterling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
Vintage Austro Hungarian Aquamarine Diamond 18 Kt Platinum Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
gem set core and folded leaf group to complete
It holds a stunning cushion cut natural Aquamarine of
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Retro Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Engagement Ring. This gorgeous art deco
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Unique 17 Carat Aquamarine Sterling Silver Pendant
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Brilliantly glittering huge blue cushion cut 17.11 carat Aquamarine (16 mm x 16 mm) is set in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
AJD Great 50 Carat Aquamarine Summer Fun in Sterling Silver Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Great cushion cut, huge 50 carat Aquamarine ring! This beauty is a real show stopper. Set in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
Aquamarine Carved Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 19.88 total carats of Aquamarine. The Ring are an ode to the
Category
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Aquamarine Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
The center natural with, no heat, cushion cut light blue/green aquamarine weighs approximately 9.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
$6,595
Eostre Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a unique shield cut aquamarine and diamond ring. The shield cut aquamarine is not commonly
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Santa Maria IF 7 Aquamarine Sterling Silver Stud Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
stone. The "IF" means "Internally Flawless". The stones are a antique cushion cut and they are 3.50
Category
2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver
Retro 50.00 Ct Untreated Aquamarine Diamond ring
Located in Napoli, IT
: assay
Gems: 1 rectangular cushion cut natural (untreated) aquamarine of approx 50.00 Ct (22.53 x 19.54
Category
Mid-20th Century European Retro Solitaire Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Leverback Hoop Drop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karat white gold aquamarine and diamond hoop drop earrings
Round Diamond weighing 0.25
Category
2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Cushion Cut Aquamarine For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact cushion cut aquamarine you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 26 vintage or 46 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a cushion cut aquamarine may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing cushion cut aquamarine — no matter the origin — is easy, but Fine Jewels UK, Berca Atelier and David Jerome each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also antique cushion cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a cushion cut aquamarine, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Cushion Cut Aquamarine?
Prices for a cushion cut aquamarine can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $268 and can go as high as $276,707, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,202.
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 Cushion Cut Aquamarine
- What is a cushion cut?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A cushion cut diamond is a style of cut where the diamond is square with rounded edges. It was formerly known as an “old mine cut.” On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted cushion cut diamonds from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a cushion cut diamond?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A cushion cut diamond is one that has a square shape with rounded corners. It differs from the similarly shaped emerald cut in that it has a brilliant cut that maximizes sparkle rather than a stepped cut that shows off color and clarity. You'll find a variety of cushion cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between cushion cut and halo jewelry is its design. Cushion cut refers to a central stone with a square shape and rounded corners. Halo means a circle of smaller gemstones surrounding a larger center stone, which could have a cushion cut or another type of cut. Find a wide variety of gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The cushion cut is often referred to as a pillow cut due to its square or rectangular shape with rounded edges. This stone cut comprises 58 facets, like brilliant stones. The cushion cut has been popular since the 18th century. Shop a collection of vintage and modern engagement rings set with cushion-cut diamonds from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best setting for a cushion-cut diamond depends on personal preference. The cushion cut is often referred to as a pillow cut due to its square or rectangular shape with rounded edges. This stone cut comprises 58 facets, like brilliant stones. The cushion cut has been popular since the 18th century. Browse a collection of cushion-cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, cushion cut diamonds look larger than round cut diamonds. Cushion cut diamonds have a larger table per carat than round diamonds, making them appear larger. This coupled with cushion cut diamonds' larger facets, tend to make these types of diamonds appear larger to our eyes.