Aquamarine. Its very name inspires visions of fresh blue water, and this is exactly what this stone reminds us of. Buying the perfect Aquamarine Necklace either for yourself or as a gift is as much about celebrating the color and feel of this stone. It will also depend on whether or not you are a “gold” or a “silver” person. There are some general principles you should be aware of when it comes to which metal you should choose to support your Aquamarine.
Silver does have a tendency to “Set-off” the color of the Aquamarine a bit more vividly than gold, and it’s usually a fair bit cheaper too! The drawback to silver is that it will tarnish over time, and will need to be cleaned or polished, regardless of whether or not you wear it on a regularly basis. This is due to the copper used in 925 silver to strengthen the metal. More expensive alternatives exist that still have the silver color, just as stainless steel and titanium. These metals do not tarnish like silver, but you may need to get your Aquamarine Necklace custom made should you choose either of these metals.
While silver might highlight the color of the Aquamarine better than gold, gold will integrate the stone much better. This means that the necklace will be seen as more of a “whole” piece, rather than two parts. The price of such a necklace will depend on the quality of the gold used. 9ct gold is obviously cheaper, but only contains 38.5% actual gold, while the rest is made up of cheaper strengtheners such as copper. 18ct gold on the other hand, is 75% gold. While this means that it will be of higher quality and worth more, it also means that the necklace will cost you a lot more as well, and mean that the item is not as strong, and will need to be looked after.
As for what to look out for when purchasing Aquamarine Necklaces online, you need to make sure you are going to get what you think you’re purchasing. Ensure the company has a good reputation (check forums and reviews), and make sure you are covered by a rock solid exchange/returns policy. Sometimes the jewelry you see online doesn’t quite look like what you expected when you wear it in person. This isn’t a problem so long as you are covered by a good returns or exchange policy though. Remember, buying jewelry online is a great way of saving yourself a fortune, and getting access to designs you wouldn’t normally have access to at your local jeweler. Jewelry is also easy to return when necessary, as it is small and easy to ship.
Good luck and enjoy your Aquamarine Necklace!
