The Aquamarine Gemstone : The Stone of Courage and Serenity

Aquamarine is always a shade of pastel blue, but darker, more saturated tones almost always cost more. Connoisseurs also prefer a pure blue, with no green in it. Stones with a tinge of green can be bought for less, and aren't necessarily less appealing to a consumer.

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Because the color is generally pale, aquamarine should have a good clarity for maximum brilliance. These stones are often cut in ovals and emerald cuts. More saturated colors are unusual in small sizes: usually it takes some size for the color to hold in a darker shade. Flattering to almost any skin tone, aquamarine is a durable and lively gemstone that is appropriate for almost all jewelry occasions and wearers.

Aquamarines should never be cleaned with mechanical cleaners. However, warm water and mild soap can effectively remove oils and dirt, which can build up to dull aquamarine's blue color. Unlike emeralds, aquamarines are usually not treated with fillers, resins, or oils to reduce inclusions.

The advances of modern technology have made it possible, and very common, for aquamarine to be heat-treated to drive the green out of the stone and leave a more pleasing blue. This is a permanent treatment and has become accepted in the jewelry industry.

Aquamarines are the birthstone for those born in March

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Amethysts have a long history of healing powers being attributed to it. It is thought to be of help for headaches, pancreatic ailments, and backache.
Aquamarine is one of the most popular gemstones, and is the birthstone for those born in the month of March.
The color of aquamarine varies a great deal. It can be any color blue from the lush blue of the Spring sky to the deep blue of the waters. Anyone who has seen a Mediterranean sea can understand why the stone is called aquamarine.

The word is derived from the Latin words "aqua" which means water, and "mare" which means sea. It is a form of beryl, the category of gemstones of which the emerald is also a part. The aquamarine is very clear with few inclusions.

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A great amount of the world's aquamarine comes from Brazil, although it is also found in the Middle East, Africa, Mexico, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and even the USA.

Since the early times, the aquamarine has been thought to be a lucky stone. Folklore traditions state that it endows the wearer with happiness, courage and security. Some even say that it awakens love in a listless marriage. It is also thought to possess some healing benefits - including healing diseases of the liver, stomach, heart and throat.

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Aquamarine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aquamarine may mean: Aquamarine (color), a color, a shade between green and blue and clear; Aquamarine (gemstone), a gemstone-quality blue beryl
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Aquamarine - english
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