Aquamarine

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Trust, Harmony & Tranquillity
Aquamarine

About Aquamarine

What colour is Aquamarine?

Aquamarine includes shades of light to medium blues (often with tinges of green), long considered to be the colour of the heavens (the divine) & water (life).

Where does the name Aquamarine derive from?

The name Aquamarine is derived from the Latin term "Aqua” meaning water.

What is the symbolism of Aquamarine?

Aquamarine inspires sympathy, trust, harmony, spirituality & tranquillity.

What gemstone family does Aquamarine belong to?

Aquamarine belongs to the Beryl gemstone family.

What anniversary does Aquamarine represent?

Aquamarine represent the 38th wedding anniversary (Modern).

Is Aquamarine a birthstone?

Yes, Aquamarine is a birthstone and it represents October (alternative).

What is the hardness of Aquamarine?

Aquamarine is 7.0 on Moh’s Scale and therefore considered a very robust structure.

Where is Aquamarine geographically located?

The finest Aquamarines come from Brazil & Mozambique.

Are there any interesting facts regarding Aquamarine?

There was a famous Aquamarine named "Dom Pedro” weighing 26kg, which was cut in 1992 by Idar-Oberstein gemstone artist Bernd Munsteiner.

Does Aquamarine have any inclusions?

Generally Aquamarines come inclusion free due to their robust structure.

What is the cleaning procedure for Aquamarine?

Clean Aquamarines carefully using warm soapy water. Use warm water rather than hot water. Aquamarines must not be cleaned ultrasonically or by steam cleaning.

What are the value factors of Aquamarine?

The value factors of Aquamarine are its rarity, intensity of colour as well as its brilliance and the "life" of the stone. Size of the Aquamarine is also a value factor.