Aquamarine
Aquamarine is a superior-quality gemstone of the beryl family. A stone dear to Van Cleef & Arpels, aquamarine lends its intense clarity and exceptional glow to High Jewelry creations. At first glance its characteristic blue color, resulting from its iron content, calls to mind the beauty of the southern sea.
The stone takes its name from the Latin aqua marina, meaning “sea water,” and was once worn by mariners as a good luck charm during their travels. A symbol of protection, it traditionally adorned engagement rings before diamonds came to fulfill this role.
At first glance its characteristic blue color calls to mind the beauty of the southern seas.
Pacific Night ring. White gold, one oval-cut aquamarine of 19.65 carats, diamonds, California Rêverie™ collection
Princesse mer Mediterranée clip, White gold, sapphires, aquamarines, diamonds, Seven Seas™ collection
Blumei butterfly earrings, Butterflies collection White gold, aquamarines, diamonds. Butterflies colletion.
Lagune précieuse necklace, White gold, sapphires, aquamarines, diamonds, Seven Seas™ collection
Van Cleef & Arpels predominantly uses Brazilian aquamarine in its creations, a variety acclaimed for its quality. The Maison selects the purest materials and the most vivid colors to create pieces of the utmost brilliance.
To protect the stone and preserve its unique color, Van Cleef & Arpels recommends storing it in a fabric-lined box out of direct sunlight, away from sources of heat and separate from other jewelry.
The marquise-cut aquamarine of 9.88 carats, Robe Couleur du Temps ring
Work on the setting finishing
11 of the 12 pearshaped aquamarines, Robe Couleur du Temps necklace
