DID YOU KNOW ?

Aquamarine crystals are known to be large in size and relatively clean and well-formed, making them particularly valuable to collectors of mineral specimens. To reach the deposits, miners must climb steep paths to elevations of 9,800 to 13,000+ feet (3,000 to more than 4,000 meters).Aquamarine is not only the birthstone for March, but the gem is also given as a present on the  19th wedding anniversary

Calm and Tranquility

With its soothing color, it’s no surprise that aquamarine is regarded as a cooling stone that inspires calm and inner tranquility. It helps ease imbalance and heals emotional turmoil. It is excellent for encouraging compromise, negotiation, and clear reasoning. You can use aquamarine to bring peace to difficult conversations!

Insights

Aquamarine’s name comes from the Latin for seawater and it was said to calm waves and keep sailors safe at sea. March’s birthstone was also thought to enhance the happiness of marriages. The best gems combine high clarity with limpid transparency and blue to slightly greenish blue hues. Aquamarine jewelry is thought to embody the beauty of the oceans and bring its wearers knowledge, foresight, and inspiration.

CARE & CLEANING

With a hardness of 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale, this March birthstone is durable enough for everyday wear. Caring for the gem is easy. Use warm water, mild dish soap and a toothbrush to scrub behind the birthstone where dirt can collect. Ultrasonic cleaners and steam cleaning are usually safe options as long as there are no fractures or liquid inclusions in the gem.