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- Dictionaryaquamarine/ˌakwəməˈriːn/
noun
- 1. a precious stone consisting of a light bluish-green variety of beryl: "a small boy with eyes the colour of aquamarines"
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Aquamarine is a pale-blue to light-green variety of the beryl family, with its name relating to water and sea. The color of aquamarine can be changed by heat, with a goal to enhance its physical appearance (though this practice is frowned upon by collectors and jewelers). It is the birth stone of March.
Learn about aquamarine, the greenish blue variety of beryl, and its history, lore, quality factors, and sources. Explore GIA's research articles, photos, videos, and more on this gemstone.
Learn about the colors, clarity, spiritual meaning and health benefits of aquamarine, a semi-precious blue beryl. Find out how to identify and value this gemstone and its different species and sources.
Learn about aquamarine, a blue variety of beryl that is the birthstone for March. Find out how to identify, buy, and care for this popular gemstone that ranges from faint to vibrant blue.
Aquamarine Description. An aquamarine crystal in its natural state shows why these specimens are prized for their beauty. - Courtesy Daniel Trinchillo, Fine Minerals International. Aquamarine is the green-blue to blue variety of the mineral beryl.