Like many gems, aquamarines show conchoidal, “shell-like” fractures when broken or chipped. The oval-shaped aquamarine in this Tiffany & Co. platinum ring shows a conchoidal fracture on its edge. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Fellows.
Blue Aquamarine Faceted in Ring
Like many gems, aquamarines show conchoidal, "shell-like" fractures when broken or chipped. The oval-shaped aquamarine in this Tiffany & Co. platinum ring shows a conchoidal fracture on its edge. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Fellows.
Article: Aquamarine Durability
Credit: Fellows
| Gemstone | Beryl, Aquamarine |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Jewelry type | Ring |
| Gem State | Faceted |
| Color | Blue |
| Transparency | Transparent |