AQUAMARINE

Named after seawater, aquamarine’s fresh watery hue is a cool plunge into a refreshing pool.

Polish

Rough

THE FACTS OF AQUAMARINE

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Be3Al2Si6O18

MOHS HARDNESS

7.50 - 8.00

MINERAL

Beryl

BELIEF & BIRTHSTONE

- Aquamarine represent March birthdays -

It is considered to be the stone of courage and preparedness and is believed to help maintain balance and order. Aquamarine is often used as a "good luck" stone, thought to bring feelings of peace, love, joy and happiness to those who wear it.

QUALITY FACTORS

Color

A greenish blue to blue green variety of the mineral species beryl. Emerald is also a beryl, but with trace amounts of chromium (and sometimes vanadium) which make green to bluish green in color.

Clarity

The best quality is clear, transparent and eye-clean, which means it does not have inclusions visible to the naked eye.

Cut

Most commonly found as ovals or round shapes. Round, pear, kite, and rectangular cabochons are also available.