It’s the color of the sea, and that’s where it derives its name from, too. Aquamarine, March’s birthstone, is typically a bluish-green color, but some may lean more towards pure blue or green. It is a member of the beryl mineral family and has been known to form extraordinarily large crystals. Aquamarine was once carried as a protective stone by sailors who believed it had the power to calm seas. Though we now know it doesn’t have this power, some people still perceive it as a symbol of tranquility.
The record currently for the largest aquamarine is 19 inches long and 110 kilos in weight.
It is in the great heights of the Karakoram Mountains of Pakistan where aquamarine is mined.
Like emerald, aquamarine is a color variety of the mineral beryl.
The valuable range of aquamarine’s color is from a deep, dark blue to a greenish-blue.
Aquamarine’s gem cuts are usually without any inclusions visible to the naked eye.
Brilliance is achieved with aquamarine by a particularly well-done cut.
The aquamarine gems can grow to be very large, up to 110 kilos in gem quality.
