Gemstone Facts, Legends & Lore

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Aquamarine at a Glance

Aquamarine-Water of the Sea

Aquamarine-Legend & Lore

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Aquamarine At A Glance

March Birthstone
Hardness- 7-1/2 to 8
Mined in Zambia, Brazil, Nigeria, Madagascar and Ukraine.
Clean with liquid jewelry cleaner and small bristle brush
Do not use a home ultrasonic cleaning machine
Traditional gemstone for the 19th wedding anniversary
Available in larger sizes and variety of shapes
Protect from scratching and sharp blows

Aquamarine & Diamond Pendant

Oval 8 x 6mm Aquamarine 1.00ct. Diamonds .05cttw. 14k White Gold
Retail Price: 417.00
Our Price: 278.00
(chain additional)
Ref: #66327

Facts, Legend & Lore

March-Traditional Birthstone

Greetings!

Aquamarine is the traditional birthstone for March. It is also the accepted anniversary gem for the 19th year of marriage. It is a member of the important mineral family beryl, which also includes emerald.

Aquamarine-A Pastel Sea Blue Color

So named from Latin-Water of the Sea, the ideal color of aquamarine is a refreshing pastel sea blue. Stones with a clear blue color without green or gray tones are generally the most valuable.

If you are looking for a big, durable gemstone, aquamarine is readily available in larger sizes and is truly dramatic when cut in rectangular or oval shapes.

As a part of the normal finishing process, some aquamarines are heated to remove traces of yellow.

Aquamarine - Legend & Lore

In ancient times, the gem was said to aid seafarers; thus it is an excellent gift suggestion for sailors or one who takes frequent cruises! To dream of aquamarine signifies the making of new friends; to wear aquamarine earrings brings love and affection.

It is a universal symbol of youth, hope and health.

Aquamarine is found mainly in Brazil, Nigeria, Zambia, Madagascar and Ukraine. Aquamarine Crystals

Just about everyone knows what their birthstone is.

Why is that? Because people still enjoy the folklore associated with the tradition of the birthstone. They like believing that wearing a birthstone brings them good luck and protects them.
Early civilization as far back as the Assyrians (1400 BC) invested rare and beautiful gemstones with magical properties. Some minerals were thought to contain a force or possess certain values and powers. For instance, amethyst was thought to prevent intoxication. Tradition associates a gem with each sign of the zodiac based on a color system. Color was thought to unleash the power attributed to the stone. In time, birthstones became associated with calendar months rather than the zodiac.

Month	Color	Stone
January	Dark Red	Garnet
February	Purple	Amethyst
March	Pale Blue	Aquamarine
April	White (clear)	Diamond
May	Bright Green	Emerald
June	Cream	Pearl or Moonstone
July	Red	Ruby
August	Pale Green	Peridot
September	Deep Blue	Sapphire
October	Variegated	Opal or Tourmaline
November	Yellow	Topaz or Citrine
December	Sky Blue	Turquoise or Blue Topaz

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