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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• Indian Navy comes up with a power spectacle on high seas

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 708
  By Byomakesh BiswalParadip (Orissa), Nov 10 (IANS) Warships cruising at breakneck speed, guns firing and shells sizzling into the aquamarine water - the scene seemed straight out of a war film as the Indian Navy conducted an exercise in the Bay of Bengal off this port city.Seven ships of the Eastern Fleet - Landing ...
  2 days ago

• Busy, Busy, Busy

  
  The Jewelry Blog — Authority: 103
  The Christmas rush is upon us already! This is going to be a short post, just to get out some of the newer things that will be on the website soon. Above a pretty blue aquamarine bracelet that features matte lampwork beads in soft blue and khaki and a second strand of sterling chain with 3 little charms. Below, ...
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• Aquamarine’s Wave Energy Oyster Takes Big Step Forward

  
  Mendo Coast Current — Authority: 117
  MendoCoastCurrent, October 30, 2009Just last week in Scotland the Oyster from Aquamarine Power passed a crucial test and is no longer in locked-down position on the seabed. Now the Oyster moves back and forth in the ocean waves, pumping high-pressure water to its onshore hydro-electric turbine as it readies for ...
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• Tiffany and Corp names tanzanite

  
  Neversomeday.com — Authority: 158
  A Basic Guide to the Tanzanite Gemstone - The tanzanite gemstone was found in Tanzania by the Masaai folk in 1967. Right after that, tanzanite was brought to the Western world by Tiffany and Corp, who gave the stone its name and introduced it to the general public. A rare stone with the power to appear several ...
  2 weeks ago

• Special Jewelry For Sophisticated Women

  
  Ilham Ina — Authority: 142
  Jewelry, since time began offers up a legion of the mythical and superstitious. Some stones have curative powers, others will ward off illness, offer protection, give bravery and will even attract the opposite sex. We have all felt at some time what our birth stone is and what it symbolizes. As there is only twelve ...
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• Nike SB Zoom P-Rod III – November 2009

  
  Sneaker Files — Authority: 541
  Now that the Nike SB Zoom P-Rod III has released in its classic colorways, it’s time for the shoe to get rowdy. The Nike SB Zoom P-Rod III comes in a bright aquamarine colorway. The shoe uses an aquamarine suede upper with the P-Rod monogram embedded on the side panel. The iconic print from the black/red pair ...
  3 weeks ago

• Hands To Water Ring Requires Hands With Lots of Money

  
  FashionablyGeek — Authority: 634
  With its own set of hands clutching the oval Aquamarine center as if to say “Don’t steal me”, this eighteen karat yellow and white gold fantasy ring sports a lengthy list of credentials to justify the $36,000 price tag, including first place Saul Bell award in 2006, publication in the book “Masters”, as ...
  4 weeks ago

• Aquamarine Rings ” The Sea Blue Ring For Good Luck

  
  Crazy People Work From Home... — Authority: 148
  Aquamarine is the gemstone or birthstone for March birthday celebrants. This makes it a perfect gift for people who are born on that month. With aquamarines significant and rich history, aquamarine rings make for excellent alternative engagement rings. Also perfect as 19th anniversary gift, aquamarine, with its fine ...
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