AquamarineAquamarine derives it name from the Latin 'aqua' (water) and 'mare' (sea).
Aquamarine is found in a range of blue shades, from pale pastel to greenish-blue to deep blue. Iron is the substance, which gives aquamarine its color. The most prized aquamarines are those displaying a deeper, pure blue, with no green tints.
The most popular cuts for aquamarine are oval and emerald.
With an "8" ranking on the Mohs hardness scale, the stone is very durable. Its clear, pale brilliance makes it an appropriate stone for all types of jewelry and it can complement almost any skin or eye color.
According to the saga, aquamarine was the treasure of mermaids and has been regarded as the sailors' lucky stone. It is a symbol for hope, health and fidelity. Its light blue arouses feelings of sympathy, trust, harmony and friendship. According to the old traditions, wearing aquamarine promises a happy marriage and is said to bring the woman who wears it joy and wealth into the bargain.
It is the birthstone for March.
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