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FINE JEWELS AND OBJETS | Online Auction

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T

he name "aquamarine" comes from the

L

atin phrase "aqua marinus" meaning “water

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f the sea.” The best aquamarines have high

t

ransparency and clarity, and a bluish tint

r

eminiscent of the ocean. According to myths,

aquamarine has the power to calm the seas

and keep sailors safe during voyages.

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AQUAMARINE AND PEARL TASSEL

PENDANT

Consists of a fluted tanzanite bead and a fluted

aquamarine bead with diamond‒set rondelles,

suspending a pearl, tanzanite and aquamarine beads

tassel from a stylised diamond‒set hemisphere,

mounted in silver and gold.

Aquamarine: 117.27 carats

Diamond: 2.36 carats

$ 1,065 ‒ 1,520

Rs 70,000 ‒ 1,00,000

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AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND RING

Bold in character, this ring comprises of a flawless step‒

cut aquamarine in prong setting. The under‒gallery

and shoulders feature openwork of foliate motifs set

with full‒cut diamonds and two circular assemblages

of pear‒shaped rose‒cut diamonds, mounted in gold.

Aquamarine: 25.10 carats

Diamond: 2.42 carats

$ 9,095 ‒ 12,125

Rs 6,00,000 ‒ 8,00,000

Ring size: American 6 3/4, English N