| The gem known as Aquamarine is among the | | | | sea blue. |
| most revered gemstones in the world. It creates | | | | It is found mostly in Brazil, especially in the Santa |
| a feeling of being in tune with nature, and evokes | | | | Maria Mine. Africa has also yielded some of the |
| the colors of the sea and the sky. The | | | | nicest aquamarine gemstones. Jewelry designers |
| mysteriously deep aquamarine blues often | | | | and gem cutters alike are fascinated with the |
| motivate in folks a feeling of love. Many jewelry | | | | quality and uniqueness of this stone. Designers |
| designers are enthralled by the gem's qualities. | | | | often use aquamarine to create new designs in |
| Aquamarine, according to traditional legend, was | | | | the demanding jewelry market. This gem can be |
| found among the artifacts of mermaids. It's | | | | cut into faceted shapes, beads, smooth |
| always been regarded as a sailor's good luck | | | | cabochons or carvings. |
| charm. Its name comes from the two Latin | | | | As jewelry, aquamarines look best as a part of |
| terms "aqua" meaning water and "mare" meaning | | | | formal evening jewelry paired with Black Onyx, |
| sea. It is said to bring favor to a happy marriage | | | | dark blue sapphire or black pearls. For a more |
| to the one wearing it. Aquamarine's powers | | | | casual grouping, use lighter wedding colors such as |
| develop best when the stone is immersed in | | | | diamonds, pearls or quartz. It's a sophisticated |
| sun-drenched water. | | | | gemstone that looks good with almost any outfit |
| Aquamarine is the birthstone for the month of | | | | and as earrings brings out the luster of blue or |
| March. The zodiac sign Pisces is also assigned to | | | | green eyes. |
| this gem and it is also the gem to give for the | | | | The semi-precious aquamarine gemstone is often |
| 18th anniversary. Aquamarine represents eternity | | | | incorporated into beautiful handmade modern |
| and life-giving properties since it is the color of | | | | jewelry around the world. It has many |
| both the sea and the sky. It's sparkling tone and | | | | mythological, spiritual and etymological associations |
| blue hues evoke feelings of sympathy, harmony | | | | in history that gives it a nostalgic value as well as |
| and trust. | | | | aesthetic value. |
| It belongs to the beryl gemstone family, the | | | | Aquamarine gemstones are admired for many of |
| same as emerald. Aquamarines are normally clear | | | | its fine qualities including its purity, its almost |
| though, unlike emeralds. It gets its color from iron | | | | transparent color and its associations to healing |
| and the amount found in the crystal determines | | | | properties. It is one of those rare gems that |
| the intensity of the color. The deeper the color, | | | | appeal to many ages, many ethnics and many |
| the greater the value of the stone is. The color | | | | professions. Add the beautiful blue gemstone to |
| ranges from an almost transparent blue to a deep | | | | your collection today and see for yourself. |