How can I tell if this is an aquamarine?

[nala]

Or is it glass? I did see a scratch or inclusion close up. The edges look abraded? But it does showcase different colors at different angles.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Oh that's pretty
What is the setting made out of ?

 

[nala]

14k gold

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

14k gold

Oh i hope its a real one then
We don't have a lot of 14K down here but ive read others say very knowledgeably that the higher the carrot the more likelly its a natural stone

 

[Autumn in New England]

So pretty! It may very well be natural. But it's impossible to tell just by a photo. You'd need specialized equipment and proper training to test it yourself. Of course, you can also send it out to a lab for confirmation. Congrats on the purchase and good luck!

 

[Autumn in New England]

Where are you from, @Daisys and Diamonds? Oz? You are such a sweetie!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Where are you from, @Daisys and Diamonds? Oz? You are such a sweetie!

NZ
Its all in the fush & chups vowel
(Or as the Aussies say feesh and cheeps )

we are ..... Australia's Canada

Where jewlery is overprcied and the exchange rate plummets on a regular basis
Don't start be on shipping issues

 

[Starstruck8]

NZ
Its all in the fush & chups vowel
(Or as the Aussies say feesh and cheeps )

we are ..... Australia's Canada

Where jewlery is overprcied and the exchange rate plummets on a regular basis
Don't start be on shipping issues

"Australia's Canada". Good one. As an Aussie, I hadn't heard it before.

But if it's any consolation, be assured that jewellery is expensive here too. I think it's a British Commonwealth thing. Just like gold in 9k and 18k. I look with envy at US prices.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

"Australia's Canada". Good one. As an Aussie, I hadn't heard it before.

But if it's any consolation, be assured that jewellery is expensive here too. I think it's a British Commonwealth thing. Just like gold in 9k and 18k. I look with envy at US prices.

It doesn't seem fare does it ?
A while ago i looked at the Micheal Hill Canadian site where you can find the very same piece that is for sale here in NZ in any mall and the price difference is way out of proportion to any exchange rate fluctuation



Australia = the west island


However, seriously hope all is well accross the ditch and you are all staying safe and healthy

 

[fredflintstone]

Any qualified gemologist at a higher end jewelry store can tell you. Though most likely for a charge, but less than sending it to a lab & a lot quicker.

 

[Autumn in New England]

NZ
Its all in the fush & chups vowel
(Or as the Aussies say feesh and cheeps )

we are ..... Australia's Canada

Where jewlery is overprcied and the exchange rate plummets on a regular basis
Don't start be on shipping issues

Australia's Canada! Too funny!! It's such a GORGEOUS place though. Have you ever seen the film "What We Do in the Shadows?" It was directed by Taika Waititi and filmed in NZ. One of my all-time favorites! It's like "The Office" meets "Interview with the Vampire."

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Australia's Canada! Too funny!! It's such a GORGEOUS place though. Have you ever seen the film "What We Do in the Shadows?" It was directed by Taika Waititi and filmed in NZ. One of my all-time favorites! It's like "The Office" meets "Interview with the Vampire."

That was filmed in Wellington where i recently moved from after 20 years

there is a spin off tv series about the cops (kind of a take off of Moulder and Scully) called Wellington paranormal
If you can find it you would get a laugh from it.
Some times it more funny than others but late at night after some wine its hilleroise
It was kinda cool seeing our suburb featured on an episode one night and then another the suburb Gary grew up in
The real NZ police even used the actors in character on social media durring the pandemic and also i think for a drink driving campaign

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Any qualified gemologist at a higher end jewelry store can tell you. Though most likely for a charge, but less than sending it to a lab & a lot quicker.

From a family jewler in town Its costing me $5 to get my 'synthetic tourmaline ' tested to see if its glass
obvesouly its not a high end piece so that's all i need to know - but i thought that was reasonable

 

[Starstruck8]

Can you see double refraction?

Look through the table and a pavilion facet at a small LED indicator light. (Why a LED? Because the light is narrow band.) If you see two closely spaced images, that's double refraction. Spin the stone 180 degrees and try again. Also try it on the pavilion end facets. If you see doubled images in any orientation, the stone is doubly refractive, so not glass. If you don't see doubled images in any orientation, the stone is not doubly refractive, so not aqua. Note, either way, this only tells you what the stone isn't, not what it is.

It may be wise to try this with some stones you know, to be sure you know what to look for.

Any qualified gemologist at a higher end jewelry store can tell you. Though most likely for a charge, but less than sending it to a lab & a lot quicker.

I second this.

 

[Ionysis]

Maybe prasiolite? I do like the colour a lot.

 

[Bron357]

It’s hard with Aqua because they are usually very clean. This is a time when a Presidium gem tester can help. If it tests as Beryl range it’s Aqua otherwise it will test as Glass or if synthetic/ natural topaz it will show as that.
Your local pawnshop is bound to have one.

 

[dk168]

Can't tell by photos alone, however, it is unlikely for a piece of glass to be set in 14K White Gold IMHO.

DK

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Can't tell by photos alone, however, it is unlikely for a piece of glass to be set in 14K White Gold IMHO.

DK

Thats what im hoping for Nala

 

[JewelledEscalators]

Have you tried asking it ?

 

[Nick_G]

Have you tried asking it ?

The OP should ask if it's called Beryl.

 

[Shiny Black Cat]

Can you see double refraction?

Look through the table and a pavilion facet at a small LED indicator light. (Why a LED? Because the light is narrow band.) If you see two closely spaced images, that's double refraction. Spin the stone 180 degrees and try again. Also try it on the pavilion end facets. If you see doubled images in any orientation, the stone is doubly refractive, so not glass. If you don't see doubled images in any orientation, the stone is not doubly refractive, so not aqua. Note, either way, this only tells you what the stone isn't, not what it is.

It may be wise to try this with some stones you know, to be sure you know what to look for.


I second this.