2.20 Ct. Aquamarine from Madagascar

This 2.20 carat cushion shaped aquamarine presents a precise balance of proportion and optical performance, dimensions measuring 7.71 x 7.02 x 6.49 mm, mixed brilliant faceting, and transparent body tone. The cutter employed a mixed brilliant schema with a faceted crown designed to maximize scintillation and a pavilion arrangement that favors return of blue green light rather than excessive leakage. The cushion outline retains slightly rounded corners and a moderate girdle, which in conjunction with the 6.49 mm depth produces a well proportioned table to depth ratio, allowing the intense greenish blue saturation to present consistently across the face up view. Clarity is graded slightly included, evaluated at eye level, with inclusion morphology typical of Madagascar aquamarine, including fine tube and liquid inclusions that are oriented along crystallographic planes, these minor features add character without impeding light transmission thanks to an excellent polish that minimizes surface diffusion and enhances facet crispness.

The 2.20 carat weight is the defining attribute for collectors and connoisseurs, because weight in aquamarine does not scale linearly with price, rather weight thresholds create discrete jumps in rarity and market value. At this weight class a single parcel of rough yielding a well saturated greenish blue stone of this size and clarity is comparatively uncommon, therefore the price per carat premium rises relative to smaller sizes of similar color and clarity. A cutter choosing to preserve color intensity in rough will often sacrifice yield, making finished stones above two carats with intense color materially rarer than lighter material, this stone represents that calculated compromise between yield and optical quality. From a gemological investment perspective the 2.20 carat mass allows the stone to read as a substantial center gem in most jewelry formats while retaining superior light return due to the mixed brilliant execution, ultimately enhancing both perceived and intrinsic value.

From a treatment and provenance viewpoint this aquamarine originates from Madagascar and has been heat treated, a common and stable enhancement that deepens blue tones by reducing green and yellow zoning without compromising structural integrity when performed correctly. The excellent polish and careful facet junctions indicate experienced lapidary control, minimizing windowing and maximizing crown facet fire, the slightly included clarity grade should be considered in light of its face up transparency and cutting quality, inclusions are mostly internal and do not affect wearability. For secure mounting and optimal presentation a medium to deep setting that protects the girdle while exposing the table will yield the best visual performance, prong settings with tapered claws or a low bezel that leaves the crown visible are both suitable, the stone’s weight and dimensions make it ideal as a ring center, a pendant focal point, or a bespoke three stone composition. The Natural Gemstone Company offers this aquamarine with full disclosure of origin and enhancement, and technical documentation regarding measurements, cut style, clarity assessment, and polish quality is available on request, clients seeking a detailed comparative valuation based on carat weight, color intensity, and market premiums are invited to consult with our gem specialists for pricing and mounting recommendations.