Aquamarine is the Birthstone of March
The cerulean blue color of this gemstone is reminiscent of the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean. Aquamarine is derived from the Latin “aqua marina” meaning “water of the sea”—true to the gem’s color spectrum of light to deep cerulean and green blues. Aquamarine gemstones of deeper hues are higher in demand and considered more valuable. Clarion Fine Jewelry offers exquisite handcrafted aquamarine jewelry—a perfect gift for someone special or to add to your collection!
Aquamarine Jewelry Gifts
March’s birthstone gift of aquamarine jewelry symbolizes love and safety, harmony, healing, happiness and balance. Handcrafted aquamarine jewelry is a treasured gift and traditionally given for people born in March, or for 16th and 19th wedding anniversaries. This birthstone gem is used in many styles of jewelry and crafted into aquamarine rings, aquamarine earrings, aquamarine necklaces and aquamarine bracelets. The color of aquamarine allows it to combine well with other gems.
Properties of Aquamarine
Aquamarines are a variety of the mineral beryl, along with emeralds, heliodor (greenish-yellow), golden beryl, goshenite (colorless), morganite (pink or rose) and red beryl. Beryl is most commonly found in granitic pegmatites, and is known for its hardness. Aquamarine gems range from 7.5 to 8 in hardness (mohs scale) contributing to their durability in jewelry.
Mining Aquamarine
Historically, Madagascar was a primary source of aquamarines. Today, Brazil is known for its aquamarine mining and is a major world supplier of these gems. Aquamarines are also mined in Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and Zambia in Africa, and also Afghanistan, India, the Ural Mountain, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. A new source of aquamarines has been found in China where they have produced a large number of flat hexagonal crystals. Most aquamarines are flawless, free of inclusions, and make excellent jewelry.
Aquamarine Jewelry
Clarion Fine Jewelry offers a spectacular collection of handcrafted jewelry. Take a look at selection online, and visit our store to see additional jewelry creations designed by our skilled professionals. Call 1-703-293-6206 if you have any questions or would like to speak with our jewelry experts.
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