What is aquamarine?

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Quick answer: Aquamarine is blue beryl (Mohs 7.5) – March birthstone. Very clear, sea-blue, ideal for engagement rings as a sapphire alternative.

Aquamarine is a blue to blue-green beryl – related to emerald and morganite, but in shades of sea and sky blue. It is the birthstone of March, very clear in high quality and ideal for daily wear (Mohs 7.5–8).

Aquamarine Quality

  • Intense, uniform blue without green tint: highest quality
  • Mostly very clear – hardly any inclusions in high-quality pieces
  • Origin: Brazil and Mozambique provide the most intense blue tones
  • Cut: Emerald or oval cut best displays color depth

Aquamarine in Jewelry

  • In white gold: Cool and elegant – perfect harmony
  • In yellow gold: Warm contrast – Mediterranean
  • As an engagement stone: More affordable than sapphire, equally elegant

Aquamarine jewelry: corelunejewellery.de.

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