A synthetic aquamarine crystal. Photo © International Gem Society.
Named after the color of sea water, aquamarine is the blue to blue-green member of the beryl family. Readily available and moderately priced, the…
The beryls are among the most popular, and also the most expensive, of all gems. A wide range of color is represented, from colorless to black. Beryls…
Golden beryl, also known as heliodor, can display rich colors and is an excellent gem choice for jewelry. Learn more about this golden relative…
There’s more to aquamarine color than blue. Most natural stones start blueish green and are heated to blue. Learn the pros and cons of this treatment.…
Named after the color of sea water, aquamarine is the blue to blue-green member of the beryl family. Readily available and moderately priced, the…
The most common aquamarine enhancements try to turn blueish green stones pure blue. Learn how heating and other aquamarine treatments work.
Aquamarines can look great, but what’s the best way to mount them? Novice jewelers should learn the pros and cons of various aquamarine setting…
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