Three Stone Aquamarine Ring 5.04 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This aquamarine began its life deep within the ancient rocks of Madagascar, where slow cooling and mineral rich waters coaxed crystalline clarity into existence, our team at The Natural Gemstone Company first encountered this blue heart rough on a small artisanal claim, the miners who unearthed it told stories of weathered paths and careful hand sorting, a tradition that honors the stone and the land, the rough that would become this ring weighed and assessed with respect, it revealed itself as a rare, transparent gem with an even and intense sea blue tone that immediately suggested an emerald cut, after careful planning the rough was shaped into a 5.04 carat emerald cut aquamarine, measuring 11.17 by 9.10 by 6.52 millimeters, the cutter worked to preserve weight and maximize clarity, the result is a gem graded as eye clean when evaluated at eye level, with intense color saturation where the blue reads pure and deep without any artificial enhancement, the polish is excellent, the facets crisp and reflective, each flat step of the emerald cut draws the gaze inward and allows internal light to travel and return, the absence of enhancement means this color and clarity are nature given, the narrative of this stone remains intact from Madagascar to the bench, and it carries with it a provenance that matters to collectors and to those who value naturally sourced beauty.

From the first planning sketch the design honored the central aquamarine while introducing a pair of white baguette diamonds to amplify its presence, the diamonds are straight baguette shaped natural stones, their total weight is approximately 0.36 carats, each displays clarity in the Very Slightly Included range with grades of VS1 and VS2, and the color grade is a crisp F, the baguette form sits as architectural accents on either side of the emerald cut aquamarine, their linear facets echo the step cuts of the center stone, these side stones catch and return light in a way that frames the blue and emphasizes the gem overtones, the setting is engineered in warm 14K yellow gold which complements the cool blue without overpowering it, the prong arrangement secures the aquamarine while lifting it just enough to allow light to penetrate the pavilion and enrich the stone, every metal surface is hand finished with attention to balance and proportion, the combination of the rectangular center stone, the carefully matched baguettes, and the warmth of yellow gold creates a timeless conversation piece that feels both classic and contemporary, the care taken in selecting natural, unenhanced materials reflects our commitment to honest gemstones and artisanship.

Beyond its visual poetry the ring was conceived for comfort and companionship, the band is fully formed to sit gently against the finger, the interior is smoothly rounded and polished to allow ease of movement, the shank tapers in a thoughtful way that balances the weight of the 5.04 carat center while avoiding pressure points, this profile helps the ring remain comfortable through a busy day, from morning errands to evening gatherings, the low profile of the shoulders paired with secure prongs reduces catching and improves wearability, the overall weight distribution keeps the center stone centered on the finger, so the aquamarine reads beautifully without rotating or shifting, each ring is inspected for fit and feel before it leaves our workshop, The Natural Gemstone Company believes that beauty must be lived in as well as admired, the provenance from Madagascar, the unenhanced nature of the aquamarine, and the precise pairing of F color, VS clarity baguette diamonds all combine to offer a piece that honors geological history and human craft, we include a detailed report documenting the stone specifications and origin, instructions for gentle care are provided so that the ring may retain its polish and brilliance, if you seek a ring that tells a story of earth, hand, and heart, this aquamarine and diamond creation invites you to carry a piece of Madagascar with you every day, with the comfort to wear it all day and the presence to be treasured for a lifetime.