1.62 Ct. Blue Aquamarine from Madagascar

This 1.62 carat pear shaped blue aquamarine from Madagascar offers a rare combination of transparency and refined cut, making it a superior choice compared with many market offerings. Measuring 9.07 by 7.03 by 4.73 millimeters, the gem is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut that delivers lively scintillation and depth, outperforming the flatter appearance of many step cut aquamarines. The clarity is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which provides eye clean presence to most viewers, while the excellent polish enhances surface brilliance and feel. With a light color intensity that reads as a soft, clear blue, and with standard heat treatment that stabilizes hue, this stone represents excellent value for collectors and designers who want authentic color and performance without the premium that deeper, more heavily enhanced material commands. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the provenance and grading, offering a gem that looks and wears like a higher priced counterpart in daily use.

Compared with other aquamarines on the market, this piece stands out because of its balance of color, cut, and clarity. Many commercial aquamarines emphasize size over cut, resulting in muted sparkle, or they rely on heavy enhancements to reach deeper tones. By contrast, the mixed brilliant cut on this pear shaped gem maximizes light return, creating a lively face up appearance that reads larger than its carat weight. The Madagascar origin is known for producing clean, attractive aquamarines, and this stone demonstrates that reputation, showing natural appeal and minimal inclusions. For buyers seeking a fair market price with long term wearability, this aquamarine offers superior day to day performance and resale potential when compared to similar stones that sacrifice cut or clarity.

For custom jewelry pairing, this aquamarine adapts beautifully, and several combinations will elevate its presence. A classic halo of small brilliant diamonds or white sapphires will amplify sparkle and create an icy, high contrast effect that makes the light blue pop, ideally set in platinum or white gold for a modern look. For a warm, romantic palette, partner it with pink morganite side stones and a rose gold mounting, which will soften the blue and add vintage charm. For bold color, flank the pear aquamarine with small emeralds or tsavorites to emphasize blue green contrasts, or pair it with deep blue sapphires for a tonal, sophisticated suite. As a pendant the pear silhouette will catch light and elongate the neckline, and as a ring the stone sits comfortably within a halo or three stone design given its 9 by 7 millimeter proportions. Contact The Natural Gemstone Company to discuss custom settings, metal choices, and matching stones, so you can create a piece that highlights this aquamarine as the centerpiece it deserves to be.