Introducing an exquisite 56.33-carat aquamarine, a gem of unmatched allure from the heart of Madagascar. This oval-shaped masterpiece exudes a captivating "Santa Maria Blue," a hue that evokes the depths of the ocean and is revered as the pinnacle of aquamarine color, reminiscent of the famed Santa Maria de Itabira mine's treasures in Brazil. The gem's breathtaking transparency and absence of eye-visible inclusions amplify its pure, serene beauty, making it a flawless embodiment of nature's artistry. As a collector-grade gemstone, it's not just an accessory but a timeless investment, promising to enchant and inspire awe in every beholder. Owning this aquamarine means possessing a slice of the earth's most enchanting wonders.

— Harshil Zaveri, Founder & CEO

Geographic Origin:
Madagascar

Treatments:
Undeterminable

Gemologist's Comments on Treatments:
Aquamarines are commonly subjected to low-temperature heat treatment to improve their color. It's also possible for this heating process to occur naturally when the gemstone is in the earth. Determining if the heating was done by man (as a treatment) vs. heating by nature may be difficult, if not impossible.

After conducting an advanced gemological examination of this stone, our gemologists could not conclusively determine whether it has undergone any heat treatment to improve its color or not. Therefore, the following grade has been applied: "Application of heat currently undetermined (commonly enhanced by heat)."

Color Award:
Santa Maria Blue

Transparency:
Transparent

Clarity Grade:
Near Loupe-Clean

Clarity Grade Description:
This stone is completely free from eye-visible inclusions, and minute inclusions are barely visible under 10x magnification

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.

Vibrant Brilliancy:
This gemstone exhibits a brilliancy that is classified as "vibrant." Vibrant brilliancy results from a combination of factors such as skillful cutting, excellent clarity, even color distribution, and a very low degree of extinction.

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

Gemological Institute of America report # 1485151430

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

Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences report # GF23120416

• 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.