Aquamarine Gemstone | Aquamarine Stone - GIA
WEBAquamarine Gemstone is the green-blue to blue variety of the mineral Beryl. It is known to be large in size & well-formed, making it particularly valuable.
Aquamarine Gemstone | Aquamarine Stone - GIA
WEBAquamarine is pastel blue, greenish blue, or green-blue. The preferred aquamarine color is a dark blue to slightly greenish blue with moderate intensity and is most striking in gems of over 5-cts. Fine stones show even blue color with no zoning. View Gallery.
Aquamarine Description - GIA
WEBSep 23, 2024 · Explore aquamarine history, research, quality factors, and more in the GIA Gem Encyclopedia.
Aquamarine History and Lore - GIA
WEBExplore aquamarine history, research, quality factors, and more in the GIA Gem Encyclopedia.
Aquamarine Gemstone | Aquamarine Stone - GIA
WEBNamed after seawater, aquamarine’s fresh watery hue is a cool plunge into a refreshing pool. This 3.36-ct. gem is an emerald cut, which is typical for aquamarine. Aquamarine’s most valuable color is a dark blue to slightly greenish blue.
Aquamarine Quality Factors - GIA
WEBAquamarine’s color range is very narrow: It can be blue, very slightly greenish blue, greenish blue, very strongly greenish blue, or green-blue. The gem’s most valuable color is a dark blue to slightly greenish blue with moderately strong intensity.
March Birthstones | Aquamarine & Bloodstone Meaning - GIA
WEBAquamarine is not only the birthstone for March, but the gem is also given as a present on the 19th wedding anniversary. As for famous ones, in 1936 the government of Brazil gave First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt a dark blue rectangular step cut aquamarine that weighed 1,298 carats (ct).
GIA Gem Encyclopedia | Complete List Of Gemstones
WEBGIA’s Gem Encyclopedia is a virtual journey through the science and lore of gemstones from across the globe. Each precious stone page features additional detailed gemological information, a buyer’s guide, photos, videos & research.
Aquamarine: A Member of the Mineral Species Beryl | GIA 4Cs
WEBMar 1, 2013 · Aquamarine, Birthstones. As its namesake suggests, the cool blue hues of March’s captivating gemstone, aquamarine, are reminiscent of a tranquil sea. Learn more about this beautiful gemstone.
Aquamarine Care and Cleaning Guide - GIA
WEBAquamarine rates a 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs hardness scale. Heat exposure is not recommended for aquamarine, but the color is stable against light exposure. Aquamarine can be attacked by hydrofluoric acid. Warm soapy water is always a safe cleaning method for aquamarine.