These cool colour nuances in no way diminish the deep blue! It is found only in small samples in Pedra Azul, in the famous region of Minas Gerais in Brazil. It shows an intense blue, but also acts icy. The Pedra Azul Aquamarine is deep like the stormy sky on an island. Those who love a perfect, electrifying blue Aquamarine should have this at all costs! Its price remains relatively high, owed to its particular colour, as well as its rarity. The colour of Santa Maria Aquamarine is unique. Later specimens were found in Mozambique and Madagascar, with the same colour tones. Surely the best known of Aquamarine varieties, it gets its name from the mine of Santa Maria de Itabira. But let us focus on these shades of blue that we offer, here are some examples (but not an exhaustive list) existing aquamarine varieties.
Generally the price varies depending on the depth of its blue, its purity and of course its rarity. When choosing Aquamarine you should not base your decision exclusively on price, you should choose the gem whose brilliance and colour you fall in love with. More info on Aquamarines can be found in our gemstone library at Rocks & Co. The most expensive Aquamarines are those that have the most intense blue. The basic colour of Aquamarine is naturally blue, but there are a great many different nuances clear blue, ice blue, and others in the green or turquoise reaching blues.
Next I came to the momentous problem of colour… Colour of Aquamarine Round or Oval brilliant cuts are the most popular among stone cutters. Aquamarines grow often in oblong or rectangular forms, but all forms are possible, giving me many shapes to choose from. I looked at the size options of the stones and came across the following information: The crystalline components of the Aquamarine generally allow for the formation of large minerals with some significant karat weight. To the naked eye, at a distance of 15 cm, a good Aquamarine will have no visible inclusions. The transparency of AquamarineĪquamarine is classified as a type I gem, making its transparency very important. Generally, the price varies according to the depth of its blue hue, the size, the purity, and its geographical rarity. The choice of an Aquamarine should not be solely a question of price, but above all be “love at first sight”.
Therefore, my search became the perfect theme for my latest article: ‘How to choose an Aquamarine?’
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So I set out to find her an Aquamarine, of course! Thinking ‘the gem is the birthstone of March, and her favourite colour, so it should be the perfect gift!’ I began a search through our inventory for the ring that would please her and I was then faced with a problem: How to decide? There are so many different colours, so many shapes, and cuts. Her birthday falls in March and she favours wearing blue. My girlfriend’s birthday is in March, It is always a tricky task to find a gift that really brings joy.
The colour is reminiscent of the sea, the sky, the mystery and power of lagoons and it remains popular among jewellery designers in the 21st century. Its Latin name translates to ‘Water of the Sea’, this gem protects sailors, endows wisdom and is a jewel of sirens. Aquamarine is one of the most popular gemstones and was even used in worship by some ancient societies. Blue has always been one of the most valued of colours throughout the world and Aquamarine, in particular, offers a whole spectrum of blue hues which pulls many gem lovers under its spell. Aquamarine is a gemstone, which is truly able to inspire.
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