NATURAL AQUAMARINE
The name aquamarine is derived from two latin words: "aqua" - meaning water and "marina" - meaning of the sea.
This globally popular gemstone belongs, together with emerald, morganite and other colour varieties to the beryl group.
Its natural colour scale ranges from an almost colorless, pale greenish-blue to a deep, intense sea-blue.
Most pure blue aquamarines available on the market have been gently heated to permanently remove their natural yellow or greenish tint.
Completely untreated specimens with fine colour quality command high prices, above all with the finest Santa Maria blue colour grade.
Brazil, several African countries and Pakistan are today's leading producers of aquamarine.
Aquamarine is the birthstone for March and the gem of the 19th wedding anniversary.