The Beauty of Aquamarine Jewelry_4944

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Aquamarine is a beautiful pale blue gemstone that has been used to make  pure silver pendants,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, earrings, necklaces, and other stunning silver jewelry.  The name of the gemstone however, can raise some misconceptions about its origin.  Literally translated, "aquamarine" means sea water.  This has over the years,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, led some to believe that this gemstone has its origin in the oceans and seas of the world.  This idea is entirely false.  Aquamarine is found on or near the surface of the earth much like the other gemstones that are used in jewelry designs.  The name of the stone really comes from its color - light blue - which does resemble that of a calm sea or ocean.  Nonetheless, this did not stop people from passing on and believing in the legends and folklore associated with this stone.  For centuries,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, people believed that the stone protected sailors at sea.  Today, look around on a cruise and you will continue to see people wear aquamarine jewelry, not just for its beauty,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, but because of the superstitions related to it.
The light blue color of this stone means that aquamarine jewelry is suitable for a wide range of skin colors and shades.  In fact, the color is mild enough to be used for jewelry for babies because this color does not clash with the tender skin of a child.  This gemstone is usually set in sterling silver.  The warm white glow of this metal is very complimentary to the mild blue color of the stone.  This light blue gemstone is sometimes used in fashion jewelry.   Freshwater pearl necklaces consisting of alternating aquamarine beads and white cultured pearls are a favorite of many.  The two gems in the necklace work together to enhance their individual beauty and create a truly beautiful piece of fashion or fine jewelry.
Aquamarine is about 2.7 times heavier than water.  Its refractive index generally lies in the range of 1.5 and 1.6.  This is a fairly hard gemstone, rating a 7.5 to 8.0 on the hardness scale.  This hardness means that the stone can be cut and polished to a hard high shine.  Flaws in the stone not only reduce the value of the stone but also complicate the cutting process.  A well developed cleavage in a specimen could mean that the stone has a preferential plane of weakness where it may split when being cut. Iron compounds are responsible for the blue color of the stone.  In general, the stones with a deeper blue color are more valuable than light ones.  Specimens without flaws are more sought-after than those with flaws.
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