Aquamarine

    Aquamarine is the birthstone for the month of March and represents the 16th and 19th wedding anniversaries.  The name is derived from a Latin word meaning "sea water" and was known to protect ocean voyagers and guard against sea monsters.  It is said that the aquamarine stone is used to help ease depression and re-awaken love in long marriages.

    Aquamarine is a member of the Beryl family.  Iron is the substance responsible for the color in aquamarine and the shades of blue displayed range from almost colorless pale blue to bright sea blue.  The more intense the color of an aquamarine, the higher its value.  Some aquamarines show a slightly greenish hue (which is is typical), but a really pure and clear blue is still cherished as typical aquamarine color as it best brings out the immaculate transparency and high brilliance of this gemstone.  Unlike the emerald, the aquamarine's color is evenly distributed throughout the gem and is usually free of inclusions.

    Aquamarine is a favorite among stone cutters. When aquamarines are uncut or with many inclusions, designers often opt to include these characteristics on purpose when developing their cuts; aquamarine is ideal for realizing imaginative creations.  Designers have named it their favorite stone.  Again and again, they surprise everyone with new and modern cuts (which they prefer to craft in aquamarine).  Its light color allows for a special creative freedom for designers to bring out the character and brilliance of the stone.

    Aquamarines are found mostly in South America, Africa, and China.  Rating a 7 on the Mohs scale, the aquamarine's hardness makes it quite robust and generally protects it from getting scratched.  It is usually safe to clean aquamarines with the ultrasonic cleaner and the steamer.  Applying heat to the stone should be of no concern.

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