Blue Topaz VS. Aquamarine
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Wow everyone! Thanks so much for the input so far!
rileygirl -- Your aquamarine ring is stunning! Is that a cushion cut? Your hubby is a sweetheart
With all of the expenses of the wedding, maybe I should stick to topaz. I really do want a big punch of color & I fear that I won't be able to find that in my budget in aquamarine.
Are blue topaz's treated to be that color? If so, then is there a better all-natural blue gemstone??
Thanks again!
rileygirl -- Your aquamarine ring is stunning! Is that a cushion cut? Your hubby is a sweetheart
With all of the expenses of the wedding, maybe I should stick to topaz. I really do want a big punch of color & I fear that I won't be able to find that in my budget in aquamarine.
Are blue topaz's treated to be that color? If so, then is there a better all-natural blue gemstone??
Thanks again!
All blue topaz is irradiated to force a color change (yellow/brown to blue). It was originally used as a cheaper alternative to aquamarine, which it was supposed to mimic. Of the stones typically found, aquamarine is the least expensive naturally blue stone I know of. Lighter sapphires are cheaper than darker. Tanzanite is a blue-ish purpleish color. Azurite, turquoise, and lapis lazuli are typically inexpensive but don't sparkle.
There is also Iolite, also called the Water Sapphire. It is pretty, but is darker than what you seem to be looking for.
There is also Iolite, also called the Water Sapphire. It is pretty, but is darker than what you seem to be looking for.
My two cents:
The Blue Topaz rings you posted are gorgeous. The stones are Swiss Blue Topaz-- a light to medium aqua color. I'd say go for it, as the price is way more reasonable. Also, Topaz is slightly harder than Aquamarine, so you have less chance of damaging it-- this is important especially with rings, since they get banged around a lot.
My favorite blue stone is London Blue Topaz. It is a darker, vibrant, smokier blue worth checking out. It is more expensive than Swiss Blue Topaz but still less than an Aquamarine of comparable size and quality.
The Blue Topaz rings you posted are gorgeous. The stones are Swiss Blue Topaz-- a light to medium aqua color. I'd say go for it, as the price is way more reasonable. Also, Topaz is slightly harder than Aquamarine, so you have less chance of damaging it-- this is important especially with rings, since they get banged around a lot.
My favorite blue stone is London Blue Topaz. It is a darker, vibrant, smokier blue worth checking out. It is more expensive than Swiss Blue Topaz but still less than an Aquamarine of comparable size and quality.
For your wedding? A beautiful, saturated blue Aqua would be the ticket for me. Blue topaz's are rather commonplace (flame me, I don't care), and a great quality aqua is soooo unique and gorgeous. Not encouraging you to spend more, just stating my personal preferance. Thanks for listening. 
blue topaz tend to be darker and brighter in color vs. an aquamarine which is lighter and faint in blue color. topaz are generally less expensive than an aquamarine.
an aquamarine stands out in an antique or vintage setting somehow. and blue topaz is best in a more updated, modern setting! i love both!
an aquamarine stands out in an antique or vintage setting somehow. and blue topaz is best in a more updated, modern setting! i love both!
Wow everyone! Thanks so much for the input so far!
rileygirl -- Your aquamarine ring is stunning! Is that a cushion cut? Your hubby is a sweetheart
With all of the expenses of the wedding, maybe I should stick to topaz. I really do want a big punch of color & I fear that I won't be able to find that in my budget in aquamarine.
Are blue topaz's treated to be that color? If so, then is there a better all-natural blue gemstone??
Thanks again!
many stones are heat treated to get their color (sapphires, amethyst, topaz, and more), but that does not mean that it is a bad stone. if you want more bang for your buck, go for the topaz. you won't be disappointed. and its a beautiful ring!
I love the blue topaz and it's nice pop of color, and I would go with that. Those rings you posted are gorgeous!
I believe so too. I just love aquamarine better because it's a lighter shade of blue... almost a transparent blue. Some blue topaz's can be really dark... and I don't like that.
Aquamarine is more valuable as compared to blue topaz. Aesthetic appeal is matter of personal choice. If you believe in the ancient beliefs associated to gemstones, aquamarine is believed to bring in luck and bestow a happy marriage.
All the best for a happy married life.
Best Regards,
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All the best for a happy married life.
Best Regards,
Angara.com