Amazing Aquamarines
As we enter March, and the beginning of spring (hopefully with warmer weather!) more and more of us are dreaming of sunny days at the beach. Watching the beautiful waves crash onto the beach and being lazy in the sun. This brings us to one of the dreamiest birthstones - Aquamarines.
Aquamarine translates to “water of the sea” which is EXACTLY what we are dreaming of after that snowstorm. Aquamarine is a variety of mineral beryl that ranges from blue to a greenish blue that come in a large variety of sizes. The color of the gem is based on the concentration of iron within the beryllium aluminum cyclosilicate, and is found in granitic pegmatites within mountainous regions.
In ancient times aquas were carried by sailors to sea for protection from rough waters and King Poseidon. Even if the mythology has faded, the popularity of this gemstone has not. With blue being the most popular color for gemstones other than diamonds - the richness of the aqua is here to stay. Most aquas are heat treated to enhance their coloring to bring it closer to a vibrant blue rather than a greenish blue.
This gemstone has a hardness of 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale and will withstand daily wear. These look fabulous in necklaces, earrings and rings - but may be too soft for a bracelet outside of occasional wear. These stones tend to be set in white gold or sterling silver to enhance the light blue color of the stone.
What is probably the best thing about this stone? It is available in both traditional and contemporary settings! So no matter what vibe you are going for, you can always rock this gemstone. Depending on the cut, clarity and depth of color determine the price. Still, you can find aqua jewelry at a variety of price ranges for all the March babies in your life!
What aquamarine jewelry we love right now:
https://www.sparrowood.com/shop/lkrc7fjk7ee7erfjwnjkdmmmxtjcfn?rq=aqua
