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Buy Aquamarines in Beruwala, Sri Lanka

Serene sea-blue aquamarines, typically clean and generously cut. The easiest path to a large, beautiful Ceylon gemstone.

Aquamarine — the blue variety of beryl — takes its name from the sea, and fine Ceylon stones run from pale sky blue to a deeper, more saturated blue. The crystal is usually clean, which means large, eye-clean aquamarines are far more attainable than sapphires or emeralds of similar size.

Much of the material on the market is heated to remove a greenish cast and settle the blue; as with other beryls, the treatment is stable and generally disclosed only at the higher end. When buying, judge the saturation of the blue rather than the size alone — pale stones are plentiful, while deeper blues are scarce — and check for a cut that keeps the stone bright. Aquamarine remains an affordable way to own a large, beautifully cut gemstone.

What to check when buying aquamarines

  • Judge the saturation of the blue first — pale is plentiful, deeper blues are scarce and priced accordingly.
  • Look for a cut that keeps the stone bright; shallow aquamarine can look flat and watery.
  • Ask whether the colour is natural or heated; heating to remove a greenish cast is common and should be disclosed.
  • Compare carats against face size — aquamarine is cut generously, so check the millimetre measurements too.
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