AQUAMARINE

Natural Aquamarine gemstones are usually Blue hues. It is member of the Beryl Family. This Blue Beryl derived from Latin word for seawater where Aqua meaning water, a gem referred to the very essence of life on earth. 

"Santa Maria Aquamarine" is the most highly valuable and that it has receive its own distinct trade name, demanding price for its exceptional deep blue. 

Aquamarine Stone

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LEARN MORE ABOUT AQUAMARINE STONES

When buying Aquamarine Stones and its properties, you should lay more emphasis on the color than the clarity of the gem. The difference in prices can happen due to the eye visible inclusions found in the natural varieties. You can shop online for finding the best aqua for you.

Gemstone Attributes


Mineral Beryl
Chemistry Be3Al2Si6O18
Color Light - Greenish Blue
Refractive Index 1.577 - 1.583
Birefringence 0.005 - 0.009
Specific Gravity 2.72
Mohs Hardness 7.5 - 8.0

Value


Aquamarine is a beautiful blue-green gemstone that has been treasured since ancient times. Blue Aquamarine are adorned by Elite Jewelers around the world mainly for their light blue to intense blue color which make them special in all ways possible. Aquamarine are usually cut in Rectangular Gemstone Shape due to their formation as a solid long crystals in nature.

 Aquamarine's shapes make up to most of the designs that are used around in jewelry. Aquamarine are adorned by Royal families like the Royal family of the United Kingdom. These gemstones are used by jewelers even in the Asian markets due to their properties that relate to Feng Shui believed by customers from China as well. 

The price of aquamarine varies depending on the stone's size, color, and clarity. Aquamarine is typically less expensive than emerald but more expensive than morganite. Today, it is still a popular choice for jewelry and is used in many different types of designs. Aquamarine is affordable, but how expensive is it?

The cost of aquamarine stone varies depending on the quality of the stone. The best quality aquamarine crystal is very clear with few inclusions and a deep blue color. These stones are quite rare and can be quite expensive. The majority of aquamarine cost on the market is of good quality and is very affordable.

Prices of Aquamarine range from 10 US$ to 1,000 US$ per carat depending on their Color, Clarity, Carat and Cut. The concept of 4C's is important for Fine Gemstones as well.

Aquamarine is typically sold by the carat, with one carat being equal to 0.2 grams. The price per carat will range from $10 to $100, depending on the quality of the stone.

COLORS


Aquamarine stones are known for their blue to green blue Color and are one of the most favoured gemstone of all time. They are also The March Gem Stone or Birthstone for March. Greenish blue to Blue color are also one of the preferred colors in Aquamarine.

    1. Santa Maria - Considered to be the best color for Aquamarine gems
    2. Arctic Blue - A very good color
    3. Sky Blue - Medium color 
    4. Baby Blue - Lightest color

SOURCES & ORIGIN


Aquamarine are found in various locations but the prominent ones are

    1. Minas Gerais, Brazil
    2. India
    3. Mozambique, Africa
    4. Madagascar, Africa
    5. Nigeria, Africa
    6. Sri Lanka

Properties 


The name Aquamarine (beryl) comes from the Latin for seawater, and thus, comes surrounded by beliefs about the ocean. The aquamarine was believed to calm the waves and bring safety to sailors at sea, as the stones were believed to be favored by Neptune and Poseidon, in Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece respectively. Even earlier in history Egyptians and Sumerians believed the gems to be prized and many have been found in tombs.

In the Medieval Ages the gemstone was believed to be an antidote for poison, which is something the royal and rich of the time feared more than you might imagine. Furthermore, the gem is believed to be a cure for liver, stomach, throat and jaw problems, as well as helping with insomnia and hiccups.

Aquamarine that are light in sea blue color are cut by professionals that have the angles of the cut perfect in such a way where the crystal will show an improved color thus making the aquamarine more intense in color. Aquamarine gemstone is most often loved for their color resembling the Sea. Their crystal properties are by far one of the best in terms of durability and properties due to being a water beryl gemstone.

Aquamarine are available in multiple use case / forms and some of them are

    • Cat's Eye
    • Cabochons
    • Carvings
    • Engraving
    • Healing stones

Most of us may have not seen these type gemstones but Aquamarine are fascinating to everyone. The most common and expensive Aquamarine in as a tradename is "Santa-Maria" Aquamarine which are famous for their deep Sea Blue Color from Brazil. These material are very rare and expensive. Nowadays the word "Santa-Maria" is used as a definitive word for the Blue color and gemstones from other origin have also started using this term to describe the color of Aquamarine especially from Mozambique, Madagascar and India.

Care


Aquamarine rings should have some sort of protective setting to protect the stone from physical damage. While Aquamarine are excellent choices for jewelry, they are brittle.

Clean your Aquamarine with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid mechanical cleaning, as it can shatter the stones. If you are unsure, then take your Beryl to be professionally cleaned.