My new Aquamarine necklace-what are the chances this is real?

[lulu_ma]

Hi All, I just got this pre-owned Aquamarine sterling silver necklace today. She tests as a gem on my cheapo diamond tester and is too light to be blue topaz, I think.

What are the chances that this is real Aquamarine?

I just ordered a Presidio gem tester, but was just wondering if anyone could give me pointers in the meanwhile.

 

[Bron357]

Just a heads up, the Presidum gem tester is of limited use.
It can’t distinguish between natural and lab grown gemstones.
It can help you distinguish between say Topaz and Beryl (Aquamarine) but it can’t tell you if it’s lab grown topaz or lab grown aquamarine.
it is useful though for at least IDing glass or Quartz gemstones from anything else.

 

[lulu_ma]

Just a heads up, the Presidum gem tester is of limited use.
It can’t distinguish between natural and lab grown gemstones.
It can help you distinguish between say Topaz and Beryl (Aquamarine) but it can’t tell you if it’s lab grown topaz or lab grown aquamarine.
it is useful though for at least IDing glass or Quartz gemstones from anything else.

Thanks @Bron357 ! I have read that lab Aqua is not that common so I’m hoping that that works in my favor. Also, I ordered something called a Chelsea filter, too.

 

[Adam95]

Even if its natural, it's color might be too light to be considered aquamarine. Still a pretty necklace though

 

[lulu_ma]

@Adam95 I just got the necklace last night. Here’s a day time pic with a couple of small aquas I got at a gem show.

The necklace is definitely more green. So now I am thinking that it is more likely green beryl?

 

[Rfisher]

Looks like Prasiolite to me

 

[lulu_ma]

Looks like Prasiolite to me

@Rfisher I think you are right. So it’s not the deal I thought it was!

I paid $77 for it. Is that a fair price for a pre-owned Prasiolite necklace? If so, I am inclined to keep it and enjoy it for what it is.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

@Rfisher I think you are right. So it’s not the deal I thought it was!

I paid $77 for it. Is that a fair price for a pre-owned Prasiolite necklace? If so, I am inclined to keep it and enjoy it for what it is.

Yes ! In anybody's money
i serously looked at prasiolite a few years back when i had descent cash to spare
But im also hopeless at getting a bargain

Its a very pretty necklase no matter what
Wear it and enjoy it

 

[lulu_ma]

Yes ! In anybody's money
i serously looked at prasiolite a few years back when i had descent cash to spare
But im also hopeless at getting a bargain

Its a very pretty necklase no matter what
Wear it and enjoy it

Thanks for the reassurance @Daisys and Diamonds !

 

[Bron357]

Second Prasiolite, very pretty.
$77 is a great buy, look at all those gemstones so beautifully facetted.
l‘d probably pay up to $300 for that.

 

[lulu_ma]

Second Prasiolite, very pretty.
$77 is a great buy, look at all those gemstones so beautifully facetted.
l‘d probably pay up to $300 for that.

Thanks @Bron357 ! This is now my first Prasiolite piece so I'm glad I got it for a decent price.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Thanks @Bron357 ! This is now my first Prasiolite piece so I'm glad I got it for a decent price.

Its the nicest piece i wish I'd seen !

 

[lulu_ma]

Its the nicest piece i wish I'd seen !

Thanks @Daisys and Diamonds ! I take that as a compliment! ;)2

 

[Mrs_Strizzle]

It's so pretty! And as a February baby I would love it! Wear it proudly.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Thanks @Daisys and Diamonds ! I take that as a compliment! ;)2

your welcome !

And we will be needing a neck shots !
And details when you wear it !
Plus a relay of all the compliments you will get !

 

[clementinemm]

very pretty necklace! I like it.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Hi All, I just got this pre-owned Aquamarine sterling silver necklace today. She tests as a gem on my cheapo diamond tester and is too light to be blue topaz, I think.

What are the chances that this is real Aquamarine?

I just ordered a Presidio gem tester, but was just wondering if anyone could give me pointers in the meanwhile.

Oh ops
we got neck shots already !

Its really lovelly
i love the graduated look

 

[lulu_ma]

@Daisys and Diamonds you’re so sweet!

Confession...so I may be a little too obsessed with riviera necklaces. I have to share this (kooky?) combo with you.

 

[lulu_ma]

It's so pretty! And as a February baby I would love it! Wear it proudly.

very pretty necklace! I like it.

Thank you ladies!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

@Daisys and Diamonds you’re so sweet!

Confession...so I may be a little too obsessed with riviera necklaces. I have to share this (kooky?) combo with you.

Oh
they look glorious together !

 

[lulu_ma]

Oh
they look glorious together !

 

[Bron357]

They look fabulous together!
certainly NOT a $77 look

 

[lulu_ma]

They look fabulous together!
certainly NOT a $77 look

Thanks @Bron357 ! So not aquamarine but it worked out nicely anyways

 

[icy_jade]

@Daisys and Diamonds you’re so sweet!

Confession...so I may be a little too obsessed with riviera necklaces. I have to share this (kooky?) combo with you.

This is stunning! So glam!

 

[lulu_ma]

Thanks @icy_jade ! You ladies are all making me feel like I got a good deal

 

[peacechick]

Prasiolite is very often called green amethyst so you could think of it that way (it’s Amethyst month after all)! I think the color is so pretty and you got it at a great price!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Prasiolite is very often called green amethyst so you could think of it that way (it’s Amethyst month after all)! I think the color is so pretty and you got it at a great price!

Isn't anethyst heat treated to make praiserlite ?
I beleave the real stuff is very rear, my menory is foggy but is amethyst .....that's been heated by volcanic activity? - ( icould just be talking out of a whole in my head now )

 

[lulu_ma]

Prasiolite is very often called green amethyst so you could think of it that way (it’s Amethyst month after all)! I think the color is so pretty and you got it at a great price!

Thanks @peacechick ! You are all making me feel good about my buy! My Presidium gem select arrives today so I will get confirmation. Either way, this necklace is a keeper!

 

[Niel]

That riviera stack is everything absolutely worth it lol

 

[Ionysis]

The two look like they were made for each other! Well done!