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Aquamarine Grading and Pricing

Like many other gems, aquamarine is judged based on the Four Cs: color, clarity, cut, and carat. In this article, we’ll cover how each factor influences…

Aquamarine Properties

For this lesson, please read our gemstone encyclopedia listing Aquamarine Value Price and Jewelry Information and then you can come back here…

How Do Aquamarines Form?

Aquamarines are popular gemstones. Although poetically associated with the sea, the modern March birthstone takes shape deep below the Earth…

Aquamarine Enhancements

The most common aquamarine enhancements try to turn blueish green stones pure blue. Learn how heating and other aquamarine treatments work.

Aquamarine Durability

Aquamarines are fairly tough jewelry stones, but they do have some weaknesses. Learn about aquamarine durability and what precautions you should…

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Aquamarine Grading and Pricing

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