The prices of aquamarines vary sharply based on its quality. The quality is determined primarily by colour and clarity, but also by cut, carat weight and origin (Since aquamarine crystals are available in large sizes, price per carat doesn't shoot up as much for large pieces, as in other
gemstones!)
However, understanding valuation of a gemstone is an art that can take a lifetime. Even merchants in the trade, deal with complicated issues like - deciphering the shade of the blue colour (prices can jump significantly on an aquamarine being slightly more blue than another piece). As a buyer, you are best advised to research options with merchants with transparent pricing policies. At
GemPundit, photos and videos of different qualities, allow an online buyer to better understand the price of an aquamarine. The Aquamarine Prices section of our page is a good starting point to do this research.
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