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I am Aquamarine,
and I capture the beauty of the sea. Neptune, the King of the Sea, gave
me as his gift to the mermaids, and from then on, I have brought love
to all who have owned me.
Aquamarines are found in a range of blue shades, from the palest pastel
to greenish-blue to a deep blue. While the choice of color is largely
a matter of taste, the deeper blue gems are more rare. No matter what
size, color or shape of Aquamarine you may desire, your jeweler will be
able to help you obtain the perfect gem. Remember that Aquamarine is a
pastel gemstone, and while color can be quite intense in larger gemstones,
the smaller Aquamarines are often less vivid.
This elegant colored gemstone is the birthstone of March and is a symbol
of youth, hope, health and fidelity. Aquamarines are mined in a number
of exotic places including Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Pakistan and Mozambique,
but most of the gemstones available today come from Brazil.
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The very name, Aquamarine, brings to mind the limpid, clear blue tint
of the sea. Many Aquamarines are greenish when mined and cut. For those
who prefer the purer blue, these gemstones are heated to enhance their
blue color permanently. Some Aquamarine fanciers prefer the greenish hues,
saying the greener tones remind them more of the sea. The color tones
of Aquamarine are subtle and varied. Its soft luster is a wonderful addition
to any natural colored gemstone jewelry collection.
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