The
very name aquamarine
brings to mind the
limpid, clear blue tint
of the sea. Legend
says that it is the
treasure of mermaids,
with the power to keep
sailors safe at sea.
Aquamarine was long
thought to have a
soothing influence on
married couples, making
it a good anniversary
gift.
Many
aquamarines are greenish
when mined and cut.
For those who prefer a
purer blue, those stones
are heated to enhance
their blue color
permanently. Some
aquamarine fanciers
prefer the greenish
hues, saying the greener
tones remind them more
of the sea. The
color tones of
aquamarine are subtle
and varied. Their
soft luster is a
wonderful addition to
any natural colored
gemstone jewelry
collection,
