| Aquamarine is a highly popular gemstone of | | | | gem is easy to maintain and their glow and |
| recent times. The modern aquamarine jewelry | | | | sparkle remains intact for many many years. |
| including rings, pendants, bracelets, earrings and | | | | Brilliance:One important characteristic feature this |
| necklaces are just adored and sought after by | | | | gem is that its brilliance does not get affected |
| men and women alike. The important | | | | when exposed to artificial lights. But this is not the |
| characteristic of this gem is that it is cool and | | | | case with other popular and much valued |
| beautiful and not at all that expensive as other | | | | gemstones. Even in darkness this gem seem to |
| gemstones. Its cool beauty together with the | | | | gain more brilliance. |
| affordability has made aquamarine gems and | | | | Care & Treatment: This gemstone like other |
| jewelry very popular. | | | | gemstones, need special care to protect it from |
| The fabulous characteristics of this gemstone are: | | | | scratches and physical force. Exposure to |
| Color: It is mostly available in a whole lot of | | | | extreme heat can make it pale and dull. It should |
| mesmerizing blue shades. Even bi-Color stones are | | | | be cleaned with warm-soapy water with soft |
| available with a tint of green. Other than blue and | | | | bristled brush. Still better is to clean it with |
| blue-green shades some of the naturally available | | | | ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. |
| gemstones have pale yellow color also. On heat | | | | Physical Characteristics |
| treatment yellow colored aquamarine gemstones | | | | Crystal shape: Hexagon |
| turn to blue or green as desired. Whatever may | | | | Refraction: Double |
| be shade, the color distribution is excellent in this | | | | Dispersion: 0.14 |
| gemstone. | | | | Refractive Index: 1.57 to 1.59 |
| Size: Mostly all the popular gemstones are available | | | | Hardness: 7.5 to 8 (Mohs Scale) |
| in very small sizes and used as tiny dots in jewels. | | | | Specific Gravity: 2.68 to 2.73 |
| On the contrary jewelry made from this | | | | Birefringence: 0.005 to 0.009 |
| gemstone boast big and bold stones that are | | | | Wearability: Excellent |
| nonetheless beautiful as well. Minerals collectors | | | | Special Care: None |
| also favor stones of large sizes and undoubtedly | | | | The important characteristics of this gem are not |
| this gem is their favorite for their considerably | | | | just physical. There are some meta physical |
| large size range. | | | | characteristics as well, of aquamarine that render |
| Cut: Jewelry designers would love their gemstone | | | | them truly special. |
| to sport their artistic cuts. Modern designs | | | | Mystical Powers of Aquamarine |
| warrant step cut to classic cut. This is a | | | | It is believed to have soothing effect on married |
| gemstone that has relatively high hardness that | | | | couples and iron out all their differences, resulting |
| range from 7 to 8 in mohs scale. This | | | | in a happy and long lasting married life. It |
| characteristic makes the gem very suitable for | | | | symbolizes trust and loyalty. It offers strength |
| modern jewel cuts. Exquisite designs are possible | | | | and courage and acts against wiles of devil. |
| with aquamarine that is very easy to cut. | | | | Aquamarine gemstone and jewelry is all about |
| Durability: These gemstones have good durability. | | | | health, wealth, prosperity and happiness. |
| As a result of this the jewelry made from this | | | | |