Natural Gemstones: Reference Facts

Aquamarine

Aquamarine is one of the most popular and famous gemstones. Aquamarine belongs to the beryl family just like the classical stone Emerald. The name "Aquamarine" means "sea water" derived from the Latin words "aqua" (water) and "mare" (sea).

Aquamarine is characterized by many excellent features. Aquamarine is found in an exceptionally beautiful range of blue shades from light bluish green to greenish blue, or pale blue through sky blue to dark blue. The more intense the blue color of an aquamarine, the higher its value. It possesses a breathtaking brilliance and incredible brightness. In addition, its excellent hardness makes aquamarine very durable and excellent for wearing. Aquamarine is an ideal gemstone for earring, pendant, or ring in about any jewelry design.

People all over the world covet aquamarine because of its fine blue color which suits almost any occasion. Its pastel color raises the feelings such as trust, harmony, and friendship. Aquamarine symbolized happiness, fidelity and eternal youth. Aquamarine is also believed to make its owner happy and rich. So aquamarine is wonderful gemstone for everyone, not only for lovers and married couples. Aquamarine is the birthstone for March.