aquamarine

Aquamarine is a gemstone variety of beryl with a transparent blue or turquoise color reminiscent of seawater. It is closely linked to the emerald. Aquamarine can come in a variety of colors in addition to the most popular blue; yellow, rose pink, white and red and are popular as side stones in both anniversary and wedding rings.

A hexagonal crystal from a beryllium aluminium silicate material it has a specific gravity of 2.68 to 2.74 and a refractive index from 1.57 to 1.58. Some of the finest aquamarines come from Russia and Sri Lanka. In the United States, aquamarines are found in Colorado and Wyoming. The largest aquamarine gemstone was found in Brazil in 1910 at 110 kg, over 19 inches long.

Although not a mainstay in the blogosphere due to more precedence placed on diamonds and emeralds, there are a few niche arenas to find new news on this gemstone such as the Jewelry Nest.

Aquamarine is the March birthstone and also is considered the anniversary gift for the 19th anniversary. Sailors carried aquamarine to ensure a safe voyage as they once believed mermaids were partially made of aquamarine. People in the Middle Ages believed aquamarines could overcome the power of poison.

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• In Arpan Vohra

  
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  In an Arpan Vohra dress, Huma attended the People magazine brunch held recently. With her hair worn up, she completed her look with a turquoise and gold Aquamarine necklace. You like? It’s a Not Quite for us. Huma Qureshi At People Magazine Most Beautiful Brunch Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani
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• Art Deco Jewelry- Gatsby Revival!

  
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  Art Deco style in architecture and fashion has its roots in the Roaring Twenties.  Julie Romanenko with Just Jules has designed exquisitely detailed earrings and pendant necklace in 14 kt gold with diamond briolettes, and a bold geometric ring with rectangular flat aquamarine.    Art Deco  continues to ...
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• Trillion-Cut Gemstones: Three Ways to Wear this Three-Sided Stone

  
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  The trillion cut may not be as popular as a round or princess cut, but it’s no less of a star! This modern shape gives gemstone jewelry of many kinds a chic, contemporary look with its simple, striking shape. Trillion-cut (also called trilliant-cut) gemstones have, as their name suggests, three sides. It was ...
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• Aquamarine & Diamond Heart Engagement Ring

  
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  This is a very unique & classy 14k White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Heart Engagement Ring that’s placed within a 3 prong/bead setting featuring a lovely Heart Shaped Aquamarine center stone along with some additional Round Brilliant cut accent stones on the edges of the shank. The Aquamarine Heart Shaped ...
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• Gemstone Stud Earrings: How to Pick the Perfect Pair

  
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  Few pieces of gemstone jewelry are as classic as a pair of earrings that place matching stones in your ears and let the natural beauty of these gems take the spotlight. Simply-set gemstones are timeless, making them perfect picks when you’re looking for pieces that will add colorful glimmer to your look season after ...
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• Learning to Name and See All of Lifes Colors

  
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  The names of colors--as illustrated in America by the Crayola folks--are not only the mirror but the lamp of our world: they’ve changed their color-names over the years to reflect various cultural shifts. When the crayon “Flesh” was created in 1949, nobody seemed to blink their eyelids. Then along came the Civil ...
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• 10 Tips For a Safe and Minimalist Nursery

  
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  If you have a baby on the way or your little bundle is already here then no doubt you want to ensure you have a green friendly and non-toxic nursery—read on! In these days of eco consciousness, for us to keep our children’s world as safe as we can, we need to start in our home and what better place than your ...
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• Musical Megpoid Gumi Figure

  
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  In anticipation of her upcoming PSP game, the mascot character for the megpoid Gumi has received a figure release that is set take the stage this September , from the craftsman at Aquamarine. Gumi is available for pre-order now .
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