Aquamarine Jewelry

Learn About Aquamarine

Aquamarine is the birthstone for those born in the month of March. With the Zodiac Sign of Pisces it invokes the water spirit with the hues of slight icy blue to pastel greenish blue. Aquamarine gems containing green are often heat-treated to remove this less desirable color. Aquamarine is a hard and durable gem measuring 71/2- 8 on the Mohs scale.

Legends speak about Aquamarine:
Aquamarine is said to be “the treasure of the mermaids” and also the savior of the Sailor. Aquamarine derives its name from the Latin phrase “aqua marina" which means “water of the sea”. Romans believed that the Aquamarine was sacred to Neptune, the god of the sea. This precious gemstone fall of the jewel boxes of sirens and washed onto shore.  Early sailors wore aquamarine talismans, engraved with the likeness of Neptune, as protection against dangers at sea. 

Family of Aquamarine:
This semi-precious azure blue gemstone is available in shades from pale to darker tones of blue. Aquamarine stone belongs to the family of the mineral Beryl. Available in the countries like Brazil, Madagascar, Russia and USA, it is generally confused with the Blue Topaz which is less expensive. The best quality Aquamarine is generally transparent with hues of the blue shade. A completely flawless Aquamarine is very rare.

Comparison with Nature:
Aquamarine lives with serenity of and coolness of water. The color displays its unique nature of matchless beauty and exquisiteness to the owner. Like its sister emerald this gemstone has the ability to enhance good luck and life to the owner.


Largest Aquamarine ever found:
The largest known aquamarine is 243 pound stone found in Brazil and the smallest stone is around 13 pound.

Taking care of Aquamarine Gemstone:
Aquamarine Jewelry should not be cleaned with ultrasonic as the sound waves might crack the gems irreparably. One should even try to avoid cleansing agents like Toothpaste, alcohol, acetone and ammonia as it is also tends to damage the surface of the Aquamarines. It should be safeguarded against harmful chemicals and sharp blows.