| What better stone to choose for an engagement | | | | great for being cut into any shape and faceting |
| ring than one that represents optimism, wellbeing, | | | | enhances the sparkle and beauty of the stone. |
| and faithfulness? We are talking about the | | | | Due to the beautiful blue coloring of the |
| beautiful Aquamarine gemstone. Not only is this | | | | aquamarine, the most common settings are either |
| gemstone a great conversation starter, it also is | | | | platinum or white gold. However, the blue is |
| the birthstone for the month of March. The name | | | | equally as beautiful in yellow gold settings. |
| aquamarine has Latin origins, "aqua" meaning | | | | Caring for the aquamarine gemstone is simple. |
| water and "mare" meaning sea. | | | | Simple cleaning with soap and water brings back |
| The aquamarine is aptly named because of the | | | | the beauty of the stone. Avoid using ultrasonic |
| wide spectrum of blue colors that it comes in; | | | | cleaners, rapid temperature changes, and contact |
| from a pale blue to a deep sea blue-green. The | | | | with most household cleaners to prevent |
| deeper colors are more sought after, therefore | | | | damaging the gemstone. |
| more expensive. No matter what shade that you | | | | Finding aquamarine gemstone rings for |
| decide on for the stone for an engagement ring, | | | | engagement purposes should not be hard as |
| the ring will is bound to be commented on. | | | | most jewelers carry a variety of styles. But if |
| Most aquamarine stones have been heat-treated | | | | you do have difficulties or cannot find a design |
| to enhance the blue coloring. This treatment has | | | | that strikes you as the one you must have, you |
| no effect on the quality or the hardness of the | | | | should look online and you will find many reputable |
| stone. The aquamarine rates a 7.5 on the | | | | jewelers. So if you are planning a wedding by the |
| hardness scale, making it a perfect choice for | | | | seaside or just want a ring that is special and |
| daily wear. | | | | unique, consider the distinctive aquamarine |
| The aquamarine is a virtually flawless stone, rarely | | | | gemstone for the engagement ring you present |
| if ever having inclusions that are sometimes | | | | to your beloved. |
| common in other gemstones. This gemstone is | | | | |