What do you think of this aquamarine ring?

[Buttercookies]

Hi guys. I want to hear your opinion on this aquamarine ring from my local jewelry. I’ve been looking mostly online for an aquamarine and honestly speaking I’m too design-challenged to put one together using vendors. I came across this one from a local jeweler and I though the ring itself is very attractive, a bit vintage a bit modern. Not sure about the stone. Before I said yes, I though I better check with the ladies here.

 

[JackTrick]

I don't suppose you have any photos on the hand or in more natural lighting?

 

[whitewave]

It’s pretty but I can’t see the aquamarine because of the glare.

 

[Buttercookies]

I don't suppose you have any photos on the hand or in more natural lighting?

It’s pretty but I can’t see the aquamarine because of the glare.

Got a video. Pale? Or is it lighting?

 

[whitewave]

Well, it depends on what you want. It’s a gorgeous ring. The color looks medium light maybe? (Still sort of hard to tell).

I can see it’s blue, so it has that going for it. It’s not watery white.

is it a good price? Does it call to you?

 

[Niel]

That is not a high quality aquamarine. I would expect it to be very inexpensive. If it were and you are happy with the color than that’s what matters. However- if you’re aiming for a top color I’d keep moving. But if you like the setting and the price is basically for the setting ok.

 

[ShinyPink]

It's pretty on your hand! I think the color is a personal preference thing. It depends on whether or not it makes you smile.

 

[bright&shiny]

The ring looks beautiful on you!

 

[Buttercookies]

That is not a high quality aquamarine. I would expect it to be very inexpensive. If it were and you are happy with the color than that’s what matters. However- if you’re aiming for a top color I’d keep moving. But if you like the setting and the price is basically for the setting ok.

You're absolutely correct. It is currently priced at $950 which I suspect is mostly for the 14k setting. I have not seen the stone in person but I suspect it will be a light aquamarine. Still anything near 1k is a lot of money for me.

 

[AnastasiaBeaverhausen]

$950 sounds like a fair price for a complete ring from a brick and mortar store. I like that it's not the checkerboard cut that I usually see with aquamarines. But do you love the color? Do you think you may end up wanting to swap out the center stone after some time?

 

[T L]

If you’re looking for a good aqua, I would buy the stone first and then the setting. Aquas are synthesized or highly treated to where they fade in color over time. Get one from a reputable dealer, and then get a setting. The $950 is actually the cost of the setting as that Aqua us just so pale, it’s not worth very much. It’s a pretty ring, and if you love it, at least the price isn’t outrageous.

 

[peacechick]

The ring looks very pretty on your hand and what good coverage! I agree most of the cost is in the setting and it looks like a solid, substantial one. If you’re not overpaying and you love it, why not? A side benefit to buying local (although don’t buy for that reason alone) is you establish a relationship with your local jeweler, who you can ask to do repair work, stone setting and other small jobs. They are less likely to overcharge you if they know you.

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

The setting is very pretty! I think the aqua is a bit less saturated than what I personally like, but it still is a very pretty ring. In terms of cost, I’d say excluding the aqua there’s about 450usd of materials, so depending on labour costs in your area you can work out what a “fair price” would be for the setting itself and then see if it’s worthwhile to you! Apologies if this seems really mercenary but this is basically how I end up doing the math on every piece I buy!!