AQUAMARINE
The coldest blue, a refreshing ravine, shines the aquamarine.
Introduction
Look into the depths of an aquamarine and a whole ocean might stare back at you. Kin to the emerald, the aquamarine could have a faint greenish tint, intermingled with the finest transparent blue. It’s rather charming name stems from the Latin term ‘aqua marina’ which roughly translates into ‘water of the sea’.
Old wives tales tell us how this stone was found in treasure chests of mermaids and how sailors valued it as a good luck charm. Though strung through the tales of the ocean, because of its distinct tints of blue, it’s often worn by traditional brides on their wedding day as their ‘something blue’. It’s one of stones, where durability and beauty go hand in hand. It ranks comfortably between 7.5 and 8 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness, making it perfect for constant every day wear. Love, good vibes and luck follow the aquamarine wherever it goes.
Location
Myanmar (Burmese Ruby), Sri Lanka, Thailand
Key facts
Mineral Family
Corundum
Refractive Index
1.76–1.77
Mohs Hardness
9
Birthstone
July
Chemical composition
Al₂O₃
Briefringence
0.008–0.010
Specific gravity
3.95–4.03
Faceted stones can be cut into most varieties of shapes and sizes. Our most celebrated shapes are round, ovals, cushions and emerald cuts. We cut free sizes in deeper to medium Santa Maria colours as a part of our unique collection.
Their blue colour is due to iron impurities within colourless beryl. Its colour ranges from light and pale greenish blue to
intense deep blue termed as the ‘Santa-Maria colour’). The deeper the blue, more the value as deeper hues are rarely available for calibrated goods.
intense deep blue termed as the ‘Santa-Maria colour’). The deeper the blue, more the value as deeper hues are rarely available for calibrated goods.
Most gems are eye clean to loupe clean with good transparency.
We routinely heat treat Aquamarines to eliminate the green shades and bring out the purer blue tones. The heating process is fairly stable and non-detectable.
