aquamarine

Aquamarine and diamond split shank ring

Variety:  Aquamarine
Species:  Beryl
​​Mohs Hardness:  7.5 to 8 out of 10
Color:  Greenish blue to blue green, generally light in tone.
RI:  1.577 to 1.583 (+/-0.017)
Birefringence:  0.005 to 0.009
SR/DR/AGG:  DR
Clarity Type:  Type I
Optic Character:  Uniaxial negative
Pleochroism:  Weak to moderate blue & greenish blue or different tones of blue
Spectrum:  Generally not diagnostic
Fluorescence:  Inert
SG:  2.72 (+0.18 / -0.05)
Routine Treatments:  Heating

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aquamarine Facts

Aquamarine earrings with diamond, tsavorite & multicolor sapphire accents

Aquamarine is a March birthstone and is the blue to blue-green variety of beryl.

Other varieties of beryl include emerald (green), morganite (pink), and heliodor (yellow).

Aquamarine's name is derived from a Latin phrase that translates to "water of the sea".

In 1935, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt was gifted a 1,847 carat fine aquamarine by the Brazilian government.

In 1953, the Brazilian government gifted Queen Elizabeth II with a magnificent aquamarine necklace and earrings set.  In 1957, she had an aquamarine and diamond tiara created to match the demi-parure.  In 1958, the Brazilian government presented the Queen with a matching aquamarine bracelet and brooch.

In 2018, Prince Harry continued family tradition by giving his mother's aquamarine to his bride on the day of their wedding.

aquamarine Gallery

​All photos courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CMA (NAJA)

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