Aquamarines are the most famous beryl after emeralds. Their name is derived from the Latin words aqua (water) and marine (sea). Their soothing colors range from light green to darker blue.
Aquamarine is mined at high altitudes in the Karakoram Mountains of Pakistan.
GEM INFORMATION
FEATURES
| MINERAL | Beryl |
| CHEMICAL MARK | Be3Al2Si6O18 |
| COLOR | light blue to green-blue/ gray-blue/ light to dark blue |
| REFRACTION INDEX | 1,577 – 1,583 |
| BIREFRINGENCE | 0,005 – 0,009 |
| HARDNESS ACCORDING TO THE MOHS CHART | 7,5 – 8,0 |
| SPECIFIC WEIGHT | 2,65 – 2,80 |
WHY AQUAMARINE WILL WIN YOU
Just by looking at aquamarine, it is clear that it is a gemstone that exudes purity, and the reflections of its colors evoke the surface of the sea. Aquamarine is one of the most common gemstones set in women's jewelry due to its calming appearance. It is also popular with the British royal family. Their jewelry features beautiful pieces of large pale aquamarines.
It is a gem that you will find in all historical jewels.
Sailors in the past believed that aquamarine had the power to calm stormy seas and safely guide their ships to their destination. That is why many travelers today choose aquamarine jewelry as their protective amulet.
AQUAMARINE AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Aquamarine is a variety of beryl. Thanks to its high hardness, which ranks between 7 and 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, it is easy to work with, and aquamarine jewelry can come in a variety of shapes. However, the most sought-after pieces are those dominated by a bright, light blue color.
WHAT IS THE MAGIC OF AQUAMARINE?
Its calming blue brings peace and harmony to a partner's life. It is also associated with symbols of purity and innocence, which is why aquamarine is a common choice for engagement rings. Throughout life, aquamarine jewelry can help maintain spiritual balance and support the ability to overcome even the most difficult periods in an individual's life.
Aquamarine is the stone of the moon. March and therefore it is especially popular with people born in this month.
VALUE
The value of this gemstone is determined mainly by the intensity of its color. The more intense the tone of blue, the higher its value. Most aquamarines have a characteristic light blue color, which is also the most sought-after. The blue is provided by the iron that aquamarine contains in its structure. It causes beautiful reflections of blue, which represents purity and innocence. It symbolizes courage because it alleviates fears and increases sensitivity and receptivity. It helps to understand hidden emotional states.
Of the cuts, the most valuable is the emerald cut, ideally in a 3:2 ratio, because it can then most beautifully depict and reflect its captivating blue color, and thus, of course, it acquires greater value.
COLOR
Aquamarine occurs in various shades of blue and blue-green. Its color variations depend on the amount of iron in the beryl crystal lattice.
The main shades include
Light blue, which is the most common aquamarine shade reminiscent of clear seawater. This type is often found in Brazil and Nigeria.
Intense blue is the most valuable and sought-after color. It is sometimes called "Santa Maria" after the famous deposits in Brazil.
Blue-green is a shade that is common in aquamarines from Madagascar or Pakistan.
Greenish-blueá Some raw aquamarines have a more pronounced green tint, but this is often removed by heat treatment to give the stone a more desirable blue tone.
Milky white, the so-called “milky aquamarine” is a rare opaque variant, sometimes called "milky beryl".
The color of aquamarine can also be affected by lighting – under natural daylight it may appear brighter blue, while under artificial light it may take on a warmer hue.
ORIGIN
Aquamarines are natural gemstones that come from various parts of the world, and their formation and color are the result of geological processes taking place over millions of years. Beryls are formed in igneous rocks, especially in pegmatite veins during the crystallization of magma.
Aquamarines are found in various parts of the world. The main deposits of aquamarines are in Brazil, which is the world's most important source of aquamarines, Pakistan produces aquamarines with intense blue shades, high quality and exceptional luster, Madagascar has aquamarines with distinctive greenish shades, Nigeria has stones with soft, light shades of blue and high transparency, the Russian Urals are again a historical source of aquamarines - they are again known for their deep blue colors, the United States, the Mount Antero area is known as a location for rare aquamarines, often smaller in size, but with beautiful color, Mozambique and Zambia produce aquamarines with deep shades and high clarity.
