Aquamarine is the birthstone for March. This blue green gem is perfect for setting into jewelry - from rings to pendants to earrings. At Lauren B. we celebrate the aquamarine gemstone by showcasing it combined with our distinctive designs.
All About Aquamarine
The aquamarine is of the beryl family, like a green emerald gemstone. They have a hardness rating of 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale of gemstone durability. Therefore it is perfectly suitable for everyday wear.
Color
The name Aquamarine translates to "seawater". Consequently it is symbolic of calm waves and represents protection, tranquility, and unity. This colored stone complements other gemstones and any metal color you set it in. Check out this special blue aquamarine set in a two tone rose and white gold braided setting design
Aquamarines can sometimes appear faint or near colorless. However, this is true for more shallow aquamarines. Therefore, deeper cuts will have more color saturation. As a result, aquamarines can be color treated to enhance their color as well. This gem also has the ability to show color differently from depending on which direction it is turned.
Fun Facts
- The aquamarine gemstone is plentiful, varied cuts and shapes are not difficult to find.
- Some aquamarine crystals exceed 100 lbs. and maintain extremely deep coloring. The deeper the color an aquamarine contains, the more valuable it is.
- Political figures like Queen Elizabeth and Eleanor Roosevelt have received aquamarine gifts as a show of peace and international support.
- The most precious 1,000 carat aquamarine resides within the Museum of Natural History's Gems and Minerals collection
Shop our collection of color diamond and gem stone rings here! All of our designs can be custom crafted for the gem stone of your choice. We have an extensive inventory of options for you to customize.
