March Birthstone: Aquamarine
Aquamarine is the blue variety of beryl (green beryl is emerald, pink beryl is morganite). Aquamarines come in a range of colors including dark blue, sky blue, blue-green, and blueish-grey. Today, the most desirable colors are sky blue and dark blue; however, in the 19th century the preferred color was sea green. The best gem quality aquamarines are found in Brazil. Most aquamarine gems have been heat treated to enhance the color.
AQUAMARINE: MEANING & ANCIENT LORE
- Aquamarine is derived from Latin aqua marina meaning “sea water”.
- The largest aquamarine ever was found in Brazil weighing 243 pounds! It was cut into smaller gemstones yielding over 200,000 Carats in total.
- Historically, sailors would take an aquamarine stone on long voyages to protect against accidents and seasickness.
- The Dom Pedro Aquamarine, the world’s largest cut aquamarine, is displayed in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
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CARE & CLEANING OF YOUR AQUAMARINE JEWELRY
Aquamarine is 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale and has fair to good toughness, making it a stone that requires more care in wearing than ruby or sapphire. While we always recommend professional cleaning, aquamarine jewelry may be safely cleaned at home with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Click here for our step-by-step guide to cleaning jewelry at home.
SOURCE: GIA (The Gemological Institute of America was established in 1931 and protects the public through gemological research, education, impartial gem identification and grading services, and instrument development).
Yellow Gold Aquamarine Ring (200-01316)
Yellow Gold Aquamarine Ring (200-01316)
Capture the color of clear shallow waters with this ultra-modern statement ring! Set in 14 karat yellow gold and accented with diamonds, this beautiful aquamarine ring exudes craftsmanship. Wear this yellow gold aquamarine ring alone, or pair it with its matching pendant - Emerald-Cut Aquamarine Pendant.This Vardy’s exclusive ring features:
- 14 karat yellow gold
- One 0.62Ct round aquamarine
- 2=0.05Tw round diamonds
If you wish to find more information on Aquamarines, please see https://www.vardys.com/march-birthstone-aquamarine/ or https://www.gia.edu/aquamarine
White Gold Pear-Shaped Aquamarine Earrings (210-01319)
White Gold Pear-Shaped Aquamarine Earrings (210-01319)
Elevate your style with a nice splash of blue! Wear these pear-shaped aquamarine drop earrings alone, or pair it with our other Handmade Aqua Pieces!This Vardy’s exclusive features:
- 14 karat white gold
- 2=1.76Tw pear-shaped aquamarines
If you wish to find more information on Aquamarines, please see https://www.vardys.com/march-birthstone-aquamarine/ or https://www.gia.edu/aquamarine
White Gold Princess Cut Aquamarine Ring (200-01096)
White Gold Princess Cut Aquamarine Ring (200-01096)
Capture the color of clear shallow waters with this ultra-modern statement ring! Set in 14 karat white gold and accented with diamonds, this beautiful aquamarine ring exudes craftsmanship. Wear this princess cut aquamarine ring alone, or pair it with its matching pendant - Emerald-Cut Aquamarine Pendant.This Vardy’s exclusive ring features:
- 14 karat white gold
- One 3.30Ct princess-cut aquamarine
- 0.42Tw round diamonds
If you wish to find more information on Aquamarines, please see https://www.vardys.com/march-birthstone-aquamarine/ or https://www.gia.edu/aquamarine
Yellow Gold Aquamarine Bypass Ring (200-01111)
Yellow Gold Aquamarine Bypass Ring (200-01111)
Capture the color of the sea with this ultra-modern statement ring. Wear this gold aquamarine bypass ring alone, or pair it with our other Handmade Aqua Pieces!
This Vardy’s exclusive features:
- 14 karat yellow gold
- 2=2.80Tw tapered baguette aquamarines