This 11.20-carat aquamarine presents a serene and confident interpretation of blue, defined by clarity, scale, and compositional balance. Its color is fresh and open, situated within a refined blue range that avoids excessive saturation while retaining brightness and presence. Light travels through the stone with ease, producing a calm internal glow rather than sharp flashes, a quality that contributes to its enduring visual comfort.
The cushion cut has been selected to reinforce this sense of equilibrium. Softly rounded edges frame the gemstone while preserving sufficient depth to support body color and clarity. Facets are proportioned to allow even light circulation, enhancing transparency and minimizing extinction across the face-up view. The aquamarine presents a clean and open appearance, best described as eye-clean, with no inclusions visible to the naked eye under normal viewing conditions. This attribute is particularly desirable at this scale.
Aquamarine of this size and quality remains increasingly difficult to source. Stones exceeding ten carats that combine clarity, balanced color, and precise cutting are typically encountered in established collections rather than in active trade. Sourced from Afghanistan, a locality recognized for producing aquamarine with strong crystal clarity and refined tonal character, this gemstone reflects those qualities with composure and restraint.
This aquamarine was chosen for its harmony and scale rather than dramatic effect. It is a gemstone suited for collectors and designers who value proportion, material integrity, and quiet authority as hallmarks of lasting quality.
*Each gemstone offered by Luxora Minerals is accompanied by appropriate documentation, including existing laboratory reports or detailed product documentation. Additional certification from a recognized laboratory can be arranged upon request when relevant.
