Moss Aquamarine Ring with 18K Gold

The name Aquamarine comes from the Latin aqua marinus, meaning "water of the sea," and refers to its sparkling ocean-like color. Moss Aquamarine is a variety of Beryl which is colored by iron trace elements that form minute internal characteristics giving the stone a moss-like appearance. Moss Aquamarine is most recognizably a greenish blue hue showing mossy features within a transparent gem. Aquamarine evokes the purity of crystalline waters, and the exhilaration and relaxation of the sea. It is calming, soothing, and cleansing, and inspires truth, trust and letting go. In ancient lore, Aquamarine was believed to be the treasure of mermaids, and was used by sailors as a talisman of good luck, fearlessness and protection. It was also considered a stone of eternal youth and happiness. [Simmons, 49] Today it protects all who travel by, over, or near water, and opens the channels of clear and heartfelt communication.

This striking, organically shaped, Moss Aquamarine ring has a magical quality to it. In varying angles of light, this aquamarine shows beautiful shades of medium to darker blue. Moss aquamarine seems to have a mystical quality to it that reminds me of deep oceans, mermaids, and the summer light dancing on blue water. The color play of the beautiful 18K polished gold wrapping around the mossy blue stone with the soft, sterling silver satin band, reminds me of all things connected with the sea.

The deep blue moss aquamarine clear gem is rose cut and surrounded in a solid 18K gold polished bezel that rests upon a frame and back plate of fine silver. The light reflects on the silver backing behind the gem and illuminates the true blue color of the stone. The setting measures 10mm by 8.5mm and rests upon a 3mm x 1.5mm sterling silver band with a soft satin finish. The ring in this listing has been sold but the same style is available with a similar moss aquamarine gem of your choice. The available aquamarines are oval in shape, and are all about the same color tone as that seen in the listed ring. Each one measures approximately 8mm x 6mm and the final setting will measure about 10mm x 8mm.