Aquamarine it is the gem of the month of March , associated with brave and determined people.
Aquamarine is a variety of beryl that is characterized by its soft and crystalline light blue-green color and that, since ancient times, has evoked the image of the transparent water of a calm sea.
Its name comes from the Latin " Aqua Marina ", which means "sea water", and it is associated with brave and determined people .
Do you think Aquamarine could be your gemstone?
"I like the color of Aquamarine, so homogeneous and crystalline... It is one of our clients' favorite gems, it evokes the color and freshness of happy days near the calm sea."
Aquamarine has always been a gem highly prized by sailors, who attributed the gem's ability to help them reach their destination safely. Interestingly, aquamarines are usually formed at high altitudes. A poetic and evocative contrast.
Its coloring agent is iron, in small quantities, which generates the soft blue-green tone that makes the gem have an almost white reflection and, sometimes, in the characteristic shape of a six-pointed star.
It is the stone of the month of March and is believed to help in the face of a conflict or challenge by granting protection , like sailors when going to sea. Could it be your special gem?
Jewelry care
It is a gemstone that is considered to have a hardness suitable for everyday use (7.5/8 on the Moh's scale). It can withstand chemicals well, but from Roosik & Co we recommend the use of warm water, soap and a soft brush for cleaning.
