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Amanda’s Style File: Peaceful Aquamarine
March’s birthstone is a powerful calming talisman for tumultuous times.
Mateo aquamarine, blue topaz, pearl, and diamond statement earrings in 14-karat gold ($4,820)
With the world in turmoil, talking about jewelry doesn’t feel natural.
However, if we are going to talk about jewelry, let’s highlight jewelry that brings much needed peace and serenity.
With March upon us, its birthstone is the perfect gem for the moment. Long known for its protective and soothing qualities, aquamarine can be called upon to bring a small amount of joy during these days when hope is needed more than ever.
In additional to the mystical properties that have been called upon for centuries, aquamarine’s blue hue also provides tranquility.
The pieces in this Style File make for the perfect way to celebrate March birthdays.
Amanda K Lockrow 14-karat gold “Pebble” necklace with aquamarine on a sterling silver chain ($260)
Anthony Lent 18-karat gold and aquamarine “Double “Ouroboros Pendant” ($3,910)
Ashley Zhang Art Deco aquamarine and baguette diamond ring set in platinum ($4,000)
Greenwich St. Jewelers “Chroma” radiant-cut aquamarine ring set in 14-karat yellow gold ($3,450)
Hoehl’s “Harmony” aquamarine necklace with white diamonds set in 18-karat white gold ($16,810)
Jacquie Aiche aquamarine and diamond leaf “Shaker Hoops” in 14-karat yellow gold ($3,935)
Karma El Khalil aquamarine “Puzzle” earrings with diamonds set in 18-karat white gold ($20,300)
Mateo aquamarine, blue topaz, pearl, and diamond statement earring in 14-karat gold ($4,820)
Monica Rich Kosann "Intuition Octopus Necklace” with aquamarine in 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds ($5,750)
Pamela Froman “Wavy Crush Marquise” necklace in 18-karat yellow gold with a mirror-cut aquamarine and diamonds ($19,000)
ParkFord “Teardrop Revival” necklace in 14-karat yellow gold with aquamarine ($2,170)
Renna 18-karat gold aquamarine and diamond “Wave Study IV” ($9,500)
Sauer bold aquamarine ring set in 18-karat yellow gold ($4,030)
State Property aquamarine “Battuta Seafarer” necklace with mother-of-pearl and diamonds set in 18-karat gold ($5,800)
Yi Collection 5.46-carat aquamarine and blue diamond ring set in 18-karat yellow gold ($3,755)
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