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Colour: All shades of light blues – colour of the heavens (the divine) & water (life)
Name derivation: Derived from the Latin term "Aqua” meaning water)
Symbolism: Inspires sympathy, trust, harmony, spirituality & tranquillity
Gemstone family: Beryl
Anniversary: 38th wedding anniversary (Modern)
Birthstone: October (Alternative)
Hardness: Moh’s Scale 7.0 (very robust structure)
Geography: The finest come from Brazil & Mozambique
Famous Aquamarines: "Dom Pedro” weighing 26 kg, which was cut in 1992 by Idar-Oberstein gemstone artist Bernd Munsteiner
Inclusions: Generally come inclusion free due to their robust structure.
Cleaning procedure: Clean carefully using warm soapy water. Use warm water rather than hot water. Must not be cleaned ultrasonically or by steam cleaning.
Value factors: Rarity, Intensity of colour; Brilliance and “life” of stone; Size of stone