how do I know if a aquamarine pendant is a good quality in hue, saturations, etc.?”
Aquamarine has many excellent features and unique characteristics. The color should resemble the color of the sea or sky. It ranges from a very pale blue to the deepest of deep blues. The most common are medium blue. Smaller gems are generally lighter, and the color is more saturated in the larger ones. The deeper the blue, the more expensive gem it is. Cut: The reflecting light is what brings out the brilliance in a well cut gem. The better the cut, the more sparkle the gem will have. Clarity: A clear and transparent aquamarine is considered to be of the best quality. The gem should be clear to the core, and free of any inclusions. A jeweler can examine it with a magnifying glass to assess its quality and authenticity. Size: The larger the gem, the more valuable. Pendants come in different shapes and sizes, from oval to round to square to rectangular. Aquamarine is prized for its beauty, rarity and durability.
