Aquamarine brings a calm, refreshing glow that feels light, modern, and quietly striking. A hint of blue that catches the light beautifully, adding a soft yet eye-catching finish to every look.
Hardness
7.5-8
Mohs
Birthstone
March
Aquamarine is a sea blue-gemstone from the beryl family, known for its oceanic blue hue. Its name
comes
from the Latin word for seawater, which suits its calming look and colour.
An aquamarine stone
showcases a pale sky blue hue to greenish tone, and the finest high-grade aquamarine showcases an
intense blue tone. It is officially known as a traditional stone for March and believed to have a
symbolic association with peace. The gemstone is loved for its fresh look and clarity, so widely
used in
pendants, earrings and in statement jewellery.
7.5 – 8 durable for everyday jewellery
Bright vitreous shine
Hexagonal
Often heat-treated to enhance color
Iron traces in the crystal
March’s signature gemstone, known for its serene blue tone and clarity.
Aquamarine can be found in Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Nigeria and Mozambique. Brazil remains the most important source of high-quality crystals like aquamarine. The crystals are generally located in pegmatite rocks that are found deep within the earth. For jewellery purposes, mountain areas produce the highest quality of clear aquamarine.
Aquamarine is officially announced as the birthstone of March, symbolising calming energy. It is also believed to have an association with the 19th wedding anniversary. The gemstone also represents trust and lasting love, making it suitable for special and meaningful gifting.
While purchasing any aquamarine gemstone or jewellery, consider its clarity, colour, cut and carat weight. Deep blue stones are more valuable and look for minimal inclusions in stones. A perfect cut stone showcases the brilliance of stones, and the setting enhances its beauty. Purchase from reputable jewellers who provide authenticity certificates.
Dom Pedro is the most famous aquamarine, a large, obelisk-shaped stone. Another famous stone was gifted to Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and then placed into a gorgeous crown.
Most of the aquamarines are natural, but heat treatment is required to enhance their blue colour. There are many treated and untreated aquamarine stones available in the industry, and both are heavily used for jewellery. Always ask for the information from the seller while purchasing any aquamarine jewellery.
Clean with warm water, a soft brush and mild soap. Dry with a soft cloth to maintain its shine. Protect from harsh chemicals. Remove before any physical activity like gym or heavy weight lifting. Store separately to prevent scratches from harder gemstones.
Aquamarine gemstones gained popularity in the 20th century for jewellery design due to their pastel tones and clarity. It continues to be important and favourite in engagement jewellery, statement pieces, and modern jewellery collections.
Aquamarine is believed to have a symbolic association with calming energy that soothes waves. So, mariners believed that aquamarine safeguarded them at sea and ensured safe voyages. In many cultures, people saw it as a talisman for peace and good communication.
Aquamarines are formed in granite pegmatites under temperature and pressure conditions within the Earth's crust. Geological processes subsequently elevate these crystals to the surface, enabling mining operations to meticulously collect them.
The main thing that makes aquamarines different from each other is their colour. Santa Maria aquamarine is very famous and known for its intense, deep blue colour, offering a luxurious appeal in jewellery. Some other types are pale blue, and some have a little greenish tone.
Aquamarine is admired for its captivating oceanic blue colour that beautifully resembles the calmness of ocean water, creating a refreshing, clean jewellery that exudes luxury.
Most of the aquamarines are transparent with minimal inclusions, allowing the light to pass and catches light from every angle by passing through, creating a shine that captivates the heart and eyes.
With a rank of 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale of hardness, aquamarines are very durable, making them suitable for statement jewellery. The durability and hardness make them suitable for everyday wear.
Aquamarine is officially a March birthstone, symbolising harmony and calmness. The symbolic association makes every aquamarine jewellery suitable for gifting on special occasions like anniversaries, birthdays, engagement and special celebrations.
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Mohs Scale of Hardness
Aquamarine ranks 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale of hardness, rendering it a perfect and durable gemstone, appropriate for a wide range of jewellery items. The hardness makes them durable and resist scratches, preserving their smooth surface for a longer period of time. The gemstone is very durable, which is mainly used in earrings, pendants, bracelets and rings for everyday wear.
Durable enough for daily styling
Maintains brilliance and shine over time
Suitable for all types of jewellery
Premium Grade
A high-quality aquamarine is rarer, which displays a rich blue colour with exceptional clarity and transparency. A deep blue aquamarine with minimal green hues is extremely valuable and referred to as Santa Maria aquamarine, mainly found in Brazil. Light blue aquamarine is very common, and untreated gemstones are very hard to find due to their natural colour. Aquamarine crystals are mainly large in sizes that get appreciation and value from collectors as an impressive gemstone. This makes the stone valuable and suitable for statement jewellery collections. So, high-quality aquamarine with outstanding oceanic blue colour and clarity is considered rare.
Lab Created
Lab-grown aquamarine is curated in laboratory environments to replicate the natural conditions required for the formation of aquamarine deep inside the earth. By using specialised techniques, experts create the same chemical composition to form natural aquamarine. These lab-created gemstones showcase the same clarity and brilliance as natural aquamarine. In the jewellery industry, natural aquamarine is commonly used as they are easily accessible. A lab-grown aquamarine is created for a statement and special jewellery that requires synthetic stones. Using advanced technological methods, one can easily identify the differences between lab-grown aquamarine and natural aquamarine.
Ocean Hues
Aquamarine is prized for its captivating blue colour that resembles the natural tone of ocean water. The crystal colour mainly ranges in shades from pale icy blue to deep sky blue colour and many appear in greenish tones as well. The colour was caused by the presence of iron inside the beryl mineral. When first mined, aquamarine showcases a greenish tone and heat treatment is used to remove this greenish hue and to improve its blue shade. The most valuable and prized aquamarine displays a vibrant blue colour with minimal inclusion and clarity. One of the finest gemstones is Santa Maria aquamarine, formed in Brazil and showcases a deep blue colour. Due to its luminous shine and refreshing appeal, Santa Maria is suitable for statement jewellery.
The birthstone for April is diamond. Since the 20th century diamonds have been considered as April's official birthstone. They not only make for a beautiful gemstone but are often seen as a powerful symbol of strength and endurance for individuals born in April.
Diamonds are known for their unmatched beauty and strength. They symbolise everlasting love and resilience, these qualities are often associated with people who are born in April who are known to be resilient, strong-willed, and passionate.
April birthstone diamonds are traditionally known for their classic, colourless appearance. However, they are also fancy-coloured diamonds that come in pink, yellow, blue, and green hues. These coloured diamonds are more rarer and valuable than white diamonds.
Gifting a diamond can signify an unbreakable bond that is beautiful and will stay untarnished throughout one's lifetime. It makes for a token of love that they will cherish forever.
When choosing a diamond birthstone jewellery piece, keep the 4Cs-clarity, colour, cut, and carat weight. These are the characteristics that determine a diamond’s quality according to the industry standards.
The colourless diamonds pair well with platinum or white gold as they help to make the diamond appear brighter by highlighting the diamond’s whiteness. In contrast, yellow or rose gold metal beautifully complement diamonds with warmer tones.
