Geographic Origin:
Mozambique

Treatments:
No Treatments (Unheated/Untreated)

Gemologist's Comments on Treatments:
Aquamarines are commonly subjected to low-temperature heat treatment to improve their color.

Unheated/untreated aquamarines like this one are extremely rare and highly sought-after.

Color Award:
Santa Maria Blue

Transparency:
Transparent

Clarity Grade:
Near Eye-Clean

Clarity Grade Description:
This stone is almost completely free from eye-visible inclusions

Large Size:
The size of this gemstone is large compared to the commonly available sizes in this species/variety, making it rare and highly sought-after.

Exceptional Quality:
The overall quality of this gemstone is classified as "exceptional". Its unique combination of extraordinary color, remarkable clarity, and superior appearance make it almost impossible to replace.

Superior Cutting:
The cut grade of this gemstone is classified as "superior". It has been masterfully cut by our highly skilled gem cutters (lapidaries) to bring out its best qualities and diminish any perceived imperfections. This gemstone is symmetrical, well-proportioned, and has an excellent surface polish. Therefore, it displays the maximum dispersion, scintillation, and fire.

This item is accompanied by the following gemological reports. We will ship the original reports along with the item.

Gemological Institute of America report # 1485190410

• The accompanying GIA report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Aquamarine".

Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences report # GF23121099

• The accompanying AIGS report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Aquamarine". The color is described by AIGS as "blue", with a "Santa Maria" type aquamarine color comment. AIGS awards this comment only to select aquamarines that meet their specific "Santa Maria" color criteria.