Aquamarines, with a hardness of 8, are safe to wear as any type of jewelry—an aquamarine ring can rub up against the insides of a dusty purse all day and be none the worse for wear.

Aquamarine is durable but will still chip or crack under substantial pressure, so evaluate your activity level before purchasing. A solution may be as simple as selecting a pendant or earrings as opposed to a ring.

As a rough guide, a 1-carat aquamarine would cost approximately $675 per carat and a 2-3 carat aquamarine would be around $1,000 to $1,500 per carat.

Round: If you’re looking for a classic aquamarine and diamond engagement ring, this is a good choice. The round shape means there are no sharp edges that can chip off over time, and it’s easy to set diamonds in the same ring.

Heat treated aquamarines are generally stable, but their color may fade if exposed to prolonged periods of high heat or direct sunlight.

Gem and mineral hardness is measured on the Mohs scale. Aquamarine is 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, so it is a durable gemstone for jewelry as long as it is treated with care to protect it against scratching and hard knocks. Aquamarine rates a 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs hardness scale.

Because of its light color, the stone can get dirty or cloudy when you wear the ring. Cleaning your aquamarine often can keep it beautiful and shining. To clean your aquamarine ring, wash it with warm soapy water and avoid doing anything that will damage the stone.

The aquamarine crystal is thought to help wearers better and more holistically heal from emotional trauma through cooling tempers and conflict. Other benefits of wearing aquamarine include stress relief, helping suppressed emotions resurface and instilling a sense of peace.

Stones that can be worn everyday with little or no worry to you, the customer, are Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, and Topaz. The gemstones that need to be worn more carefully due to their hardness and wear ability are Pearls, Opals, Jades, Aquamarines, and Onyx.