10mm Round Aquamarine Bead Strand 16 Inches Item: JLW009B
In Stock Price: $39.99
Estimated shipping: $4.99*
Product Description for 10mm Round Aquamarine Bead Strand 16 Inches10mm round aquamarine bead strand. This strand of beads measures 16" in length. The colors will vary. This 16 inch strand is temporarily strung for jewelry making.
Product Information for 10mm Round Aquamarine Bead Strand 16 Inches
Primary Stone / Aquamarine
| Shape: | Ball | Composition: | Natural |
| Cut: | Bead | Treatment: | Heated |
| Color: | Blue | Gemstone Group: | Beryl |
| Dimensions: | 10 MM - Calibrated |
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Love them!,
February 16, 2008
Lovethosegems
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"Great beads. Love the color. I'm a fan of all aquamarine gemstones - faceted, cabochon or beads. A great buy."
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"The beads were of good quality, however was disappointed that they didn't come strung and ready to wear. Cost over 3 times the price of the bead so get strung and ready to be given as a gift to surprise some one special."
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 home learning library aquamarine
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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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