Sundance Catalog | Barely Blue Aquamarine Ring from Our Latest Catalog

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Aquamarine, a universal symbol of youth, hope, and health, blesses those born in March. (Prior to the fifteenth century it was thought to be the birth stone for those born in October.) Aquamarine is a member of the important beryl family, which includes emerald, but aquamarine is less brittle and more durable than emerald. Aquamarine ranges in color from light blue to bluish green to deep blue, which is the most valuable and desirable color. It is a very wearable gem, clear and brilliant, and, unlike emerald, is available with excellent clarity even in very large sizes, although these are becoming scarce today.

Aquamarine derives its name from "sea water". Its color is pale to medium blue, sometimes with a slight hint of green. It has long been considered a good luck charm for sailors. Aquamarine is also said to have a soothing influence on land, especially with couples. Its power to help them work out their differences and ensure a long and happy life makes it a good anniversary gift. Dreaming of aquamarine is said to mean you will meet new friends. Your aquamarine stone has been heated to remove yellow components and to help produce the beautiful blue-green color you see. Because aquamarine is an organic stone it is not uncommon to see inclusions or character lines. These inclusions are what make each stone unique and have it's own spirit.