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Aquamarine
Named after seawater, aquamarine's fresh watery hue is a cool plunge into a refreshing pool.
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Winter 2010 Gem News International
Aquamarine from the Masino-Bregaglia Massif, Central Alps, Italy
Aquamarine from granitic pegmatites of the Masino-Bregaglia Massif, Central Alps, Italy.
Aquamarine, Maxixe-Type Beryl, and Hydrothermal Synthetic Blue Beryl: Analysis and Identification
Aquamarine, Maxixe-type (irradiated) beryl, and two types of hydrothermally grown synthetic blue beryl currently available in the marketplace were investigated by classical gemological methods, chemical analysis, and UV-Vis-NIR and mid-IR spectroscopy.
Fall 2002 Gem News International
Hydrothermally Grown Synthetic Aquamarine Manufactured in Novosibirsk, USSR
A Status Report on Gemstones from Afghanistan
An overview of the plentiful and various gem materials being discovered and produced in Afghanistan.
Gem Pegmatites of Minas Gerais, Brazil: The Tourmalines of the Araçuaí Districts
First in a series, this article reviews the exploration for gemstones and mining methods in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Gem-Bearing Pegmatites: A Review
A survey of the current gemological knowledge of pegmatites, including the gem varieties aquamarine, tourmaline, and topaz.
Aquamarine Care and Cleaning Guide
Learn about aquamarine's durability and how to care for your aquamarine jewelry.
Aquamarine History and Lore
The name “aquamarine” is derived from two Latin words: aqua, meaning “water,” and marina, meaning “of the sea.”
