{"id":3269,"date":"2022-09-26T14:19:17","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T14:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allthingsjewelryy.com\/?p=3269"},"modified":"2022-10-15T15:14:50","modified_gmt":"2022-10-15T15:14:50","slug":"aquamarine-stone-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allthingsjewelryy.com\/aquamarine-stone-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How Well Do You Know the Aquamarine Stone? An Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The aquamarine stone is popularly known as the March birthstone<\/a>, but there is much more to it. From ancient times, this blue gemstone has been referred to as the \u201ctreasure of mermaids.\u201d And it was highly significant to those who wore it or carried it around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re curious about this gemstone, you\u2019re in the right place. In this guide, we discuss its origin, composition, symbolism, benefits, value, and care tips. We also share the difference between a fake and a genuine aquamarine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is the aquamarine stone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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The word \u201caquamarine\u201d combines two Latin words: \u201caqua,\u201d which means water, and \u201cmarina,\u201d meaning \u201cthe sea.\u201d These words translate to \u201cthe color of the sea.\u201d Legend has it that these gems washed ashore from treasure chests belonging to mermaids, hence the name \u201ctreasure of mermaids.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aquamarine is a greenish-blue or blue-colored gemstone<\/a> that\u2019s part of the beryl family. Pure beryl is colorless, but iron traces cause a greenish-blue to blue color, hence aquamarine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its color can range from a very light (almost unnoticeable) color to a rich blue color. Aquamarines with vibrant blue colors are the rarest, most popular, and most valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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