Santa Maria Aquamarine — A Century-Old Masterpiece Reborn

We are honoured to present an exceptional Santa Maria aquamarine with a story that spans more than a century. Our great-grandfather Otto Leyser discovered this rare crystal at the Santa Maria mine in Brazil around 1895. Even in its rough form, the stone showed a remarkable deep blue colour.

After its discovery, the aquamarine was brought to our lapidary workshop in Idar-Oberstein. There, it was cut and polished with great precision. The craftsmanship was so outstanding that the gemstone won a gold medal at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1937.

Many decades later, this historic stone returned to our atelier for a bespoke re-design. It was a special moment for our family — a gemstone found by an ancestor, shaped in our workshop, awarded internationally, and now reimagined once again.

Why This Aquamarine Is Truly Unique

• Excavated by Otto Leyser in Brazil around 1895

• Originates from the famous Santa Maria de Itabira mine

• Cut and polished in our family workshop in Idar-Oberstein

• Awarded a gold medal at the Paris World Exhibition 1937

• Returned to our atelier for a new bespoke creation

• A gemstone with authentic provenance and exceptional beauty

Create Your Own Chapter of Jewellery History

If you are considering a bespoke design, or if you wish to begin your own story with a rare aquamarine, we would be delighted to assist you.

Please feel free to contact us via Email or WhatsApp:
CH: +41 78 621 2080
UK: +44 79 66 315623

Sincerely yours,
Sebastian Leyser

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