Aquamarine Gemstone Jewelry Collection
14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Hoop Earrings with Aquamarine Gemstones
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What Is Aquamarine?
Aquamarine is the pale blue to blue-green variety of beryl, the same mineral family as emerald. Its name comes from the Latin for sea water, describing its clear, watery colour. Every piece in this collection is set and assembled by hand by San Francisco jewellery designer John S. Brana.
What This Collection Offers
This collection brings together 1 pair of earrings set with aquamarine. Each one is made in the studio rather than sourced from a supplier, so the stones are selected individually and the metalwork is finished by hand.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stone | Aquamarine |
| Colour | Pale watery blue, sometimes with a green cast |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 7.5 to 8 |
| Pieces in this collection | 1 |
| Made by | John S. Brana, handcrafted in San Francisco |
| Packaging | Gift boxed |
| Details last confirmed | 29 September 2026 |
Benefits and Outcomes
- Pale, clear blue – Soft enough for daily wear while still reading clearly as a coloured stone
- Faceted beads – Cut faces catch light around the curve of the design, so the blue sparkles rather than sitting flat
- Hardness of 7.5 to 8 – One of the hardest stones in this range, comparable to topaz and harder than quartz
- March birthstone – A direct answer for a March birthday, which makes gift buying simple
- Cool tone that suits warm metal – Pale blue against gold-filled is a softer contrast than blue against silver
Who This Collection Is For
- Anyone buying for a March birthday
- Brides and bridal parties looking for the traditional something blue
- People who prefer pale, transparent stones to opaque colour
- Buyers who want a recognised precious-family stone at a wearable price
Problems This Collection Solves
Aquamarine jewellery is the right answer when:
- You need a March birthstone gift and want something handmade
- A bride wants something blue that she will actually wear again
- You want a transparent faceted stone rather than an opaque bead
- You need pale colour that works with both spring and summer wardrobes
Aquamarine Earrings in This Collection
The collection currently holds 1 pair, the 14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Hoop Earrings with Aquamarine Gemstones, priced at $185.00. Its key details are below so you can check metal, length and price before opening the product page.
| Piece | Type | Key details | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Hoop Earrings with Aquamarine Gemstones | Earrings | Faceted aquamarine wrapped onto 14K gold-filled hoops, 2 1/4 inches | $185.00 | March birthdays, brides and pale blue lovers |
Best Pick for Each Shopper
The criteria that matter here are shade of blue, metal and occasion.
- If you want pale, watery blue in gold tone – choose the 14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Hoop Earrings with Aquamarine Gemstones.
- If you are buying a March birthday gift – aquamarine is the March birthstone, so these hoops fit.
- If a bride wants something blue – the hoops are small enough to wear again after the wedding.
- If you want a deeper blue – compare the London blue topaz earrings below.
- If you prefer silver – look at the apatite earrings in fine silver below.
More Blue Stone and Hoop Earrings
Every piece below is handmade by John S. Brana. See more in the gemstone earrings collection and the hoop earrings collection.
| Piece | Type | Key details | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chased Stainless Steel Hoop Earrings | Earrings | Stainless steel chased hoop | $35.00 | A plain hoop at a lower price |
| Hammered Fine Silver Tear Drop Earrings with Apatite Gemstones | Earrings | Hammered fine silver teardrop with sea-blue apatite | $160.00 | A brighter blue in silver |
| 14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Spiral Earrings with Crystal Quartz Gemstones | Earrings | Clear quartz on a 14K gold-filled spiral | $240.00 | A clear stone in the same gold-filled wire |
| 12 CT London Blue Topaz 14K Gold-filled Earrings | Earrings | 14K gold-filled with 12 ct London blue topaz | $295.00 | Deeper blue in gold-filled |
| 17 CT Cushion Cut London Blue Topaz 14K Gold-filled Earrings | Earrings | 14K gold-filled with 17 ct cushion cut London blue topaz | $315.00 | More sparkle in deep blue |
| 14K Hammered Gold Earrings with Blue Topaz | Earrings | Solid 14K hammered gold with blue topaz | $340.00 | Solid gold with a blue stone |
| 21 CT Cushion Cut London Blue Topaz 14K Gold-filled Earrings | Earrings | 14K gold-filled with 21 ct London blue topaz | $415.00 | An evening statement in blue |
| Chalk Turquoise Beaded Gemstone Necklace | Necklace | Beaded chalk turquoise strand, 20 inches | $620.00 | A soft blue necklace to wear with the hoops |
How to Choose Your Aquamarine Piece
Three things decide which piece suits you: the type of jewellery, how much stone you want on show, and what you need to check before ordering.
| Piece type | What it is | Who it suits | Check before ordering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrapped hoop earrings | 3mm faceted aquamarine wrapped onto gold-filled hoops | March birthdays, brides, and anyone who likes pale transparent stones | Hoop diameter and total drop length |
Criteria that matter most
- Colour depth – aquamarine is natural stone, so tone varies piece to piece. Check the photographs rather than assuming a uniform shade.
- Hardness – at 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, aquamarine suits daily wear including rings.
- Metal pairing – warm metals such as copper, bronze and gold-filled deepen warm stones; silver and steel sharpen cool ones.
- Scale – earrings suit anyone regardless of size, necklaces need a length decision, and rings need a size you already know.
- One-of-a-kind pieces – beaded strands are assembled individually and are not repeated once sold.
If you are buying a gift
Earrings are the safest choice, since they need no size. A necklace is the next safest, as long as you know whether the recipient wears short or long lengths. Leave rings unless you know the size, because gemstone rings here are usually made in a single fixed size.
Why Buy From John S. Brana
| Proof point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Designer | John S. Brana, working in metal for over 20 years |
| Where it is made | Every piece handcrafted in the San Francisco studio, not imported |
| Metals | 100% U.S.-sourced recycled and refined metals |
| Customer feedback | Published on the testimonials page |
| Returns | Set out in full in the returns policy |
| Accessibility | Site audited and certified by disabled testers; see the accessibility statement |
| Questions answered | Store FAQs and direct contact with the designer |
Explore more in the full gemstone jewellery collection, or read the gemstone jewellery blog.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is aquamarine?
The pale blue to blue-green variety of beryl, the same mineral family as emerald. The name comes from the Latin for sea water.
Q2. Is aquamarine durable?
Yes, very. At 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale it is among the hardest stones used here, which makes it well suited to pieces worn regularly.
Q3. Is aquamarine a birthstone?
Yes, it is the modern birthstone for March, and it is also associated with the 19th wedding anniversary.
Q4. Why does the blue look paler than photographs of other aquamarine?
Natural aquamarine is usually a soft, pale blue. Deeply saturated stones are rarer and command much higher prices.
Collection reviewed and prices confirmed: 29 September 2026.