Vintage ring centering an Asscher aquamarine of circa 2.60 carats, with GIA certificate stating it is natural and "Very Light Greenish Blue". Flanked by baguette diamonds, all in bezel-set platinum millegrain. Please note that this is a very pale aquamarine. Circa 1935.

The severe lines of Art Moderne strike clean, comforting, and secure, and here with a protected bezel-set aquamarine. 

Diamond and gold mining has caused devastation in areas such as Africa, wreaking havoc on delicate ecosystems and communities. Choosing to go vintage, you are eliminating the need for more mining and lessening the demand for new diamonds.