Min 4.50ct 12x10mm Oval Aquamarine Item: AQV12102E
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Product Description for Min 4.50ct 12x10mm Oval Aquamarinemin 4.50ct 12x10mm oval aquamarine. aquamarine is part of the beryl family and is ranked 7 on the mohs' scale. the colors of aquamarine range from the lightest blue of the sky to the deepest blue of the sea. women all over the world love this gem because its color suits almost any complexion or eye color perfectly. creative gemstone artists also love the stone, getting their inspiration more often from aqua, than any other stone.
Product Information for Min 4.50ct 12x10mm Oval Aquamarine
| Product Type: | Single Stone |
Primary Stone / Aquamarine
| Shape: | Oval | Composition: | Natural |
| Cut: | Mixed Cuts | Treatment: | Heated |
| Color: | Blue | Gemstone Group: | Beryl |
| Dimensions: | 12X10 MM - Calibrated |
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Fast Facts
| Aqua means water, marine means blue in latin. |
| Capture the vibrant blues of the sea in a stone and you have Aquamarine. From light blue to bluish green to deep blue, Aquamarine offers irresistible ranges of sea blue colors. |
| A member of the beryl family (also known for emeralds), Aquamarine was referred to as sea-green beryl in ancient texts. |
| American consumers have a very refined taste for aquas preferring the cool bluish tones. Many Europeans, including English, still prefer the greenish-blue (sea foam) variety. |
 The two most important sources for Aquamarine are Brazil and Africa.
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Aquamarine is a member of the beryl family. It is known for its clear sky-blue color but is also found in a range of dark blues to blue-greens. On Mohs’ scale of hardness, aquamarine is 7.5-8. Its primary sources include Brazil, Russia (the Urals), Australia (Queensland), Burma (Myanmar), China, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Zambia, Zimbabwe and the United States.
Color
Aquamarine is known for its clear sky-blue color but is also found in a range of dark blues to blue-greens.
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Lore
Ancient sailors traveled with aquamarine crystals, believing that it would insure a safe passage, and often slept with the stones under their pillow to insure sound sleep. They believed the siren’s (mermaid) fish-like lower body was made of aquamarine.
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