1. The name \u201caquamarine\u201d comes from the Latin \u201caqua marina\u201d which means \u201csea water\u201d. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"Aquamarine](\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/andy-holmes-bRnzmMF7GCM-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe name for this gemstone was inspired\nby its sea-like tones. However, aquamarine was not always known by this nautical\nname. The gemstone used to be known by the name \u201csea green beryl\u201d. Evidence of\nthe name \u201caquamarine\u201d being used only begins in the early 1600s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n2. The colour of aquamarine can vary from deep teal to pale blue. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"10](\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/square-2484062_1920-1024x1024.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe tone of aquamarine can vary\ndrastically from stone to stone, moving from the deepest teals to the palest\ncrystal blues. The colour in aquamarine is caused by iron in the stone and it\nis varying iron levels that cause the differences in colour intensity. The\ndarker hues and more green toned blue stones are the most valuable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n3. Aquamarine can be heat treated to intensify the colour. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"Aquamarine\"](\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/blue-topaz-2084537_1920-1024x575.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhen aquamarine is professionally heat\ntreated, the colour can be artificially intensified. This process changes the\ncolour of the stone without affecting it in any other way. A heat-treated stone\nshould be clearly advertised as such. These stones will be less valuable than a\nnatural stone of the same hue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n4. The gemstone has long been thought to have protective properties. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"10](\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/gem-5329963_1920-1-1-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe belief that aquamarine can protect\nits wearer dates back for centuries. The gemstone was often worn by sailors as\nit was believed that it would help to bring them safely home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n5. The Ancient Romans and other civilisations believed the stone to have healing properties and used it to treat a range of maladies. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"Aquamarine](\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/druzy-665487_1920-1024x680.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSome civilisations believed that aquamarine\ncould increase youth, intelligence, foresight, courage and happiness. Wearing\nthis gemstone was thought to bring the wearer many good things. However, the\nRomans took a slightly different approach, instead using the stone to treat ailments.\nIt was thought that aquamarine could cure issues with the liver, stomach and\nthroat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n6. The world\u2019s largest cut aquamarine is the Dom Pedro<\/a>. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"Aquamarine](\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/gem-562553_1920-1024x681.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis gemstone was faceted as an\nelongated obelisk and measures approximately 14 inches long by 4 inches wide.\nThis incredible example of aquamarine weighs 10,363 carats. It was mined in Brazil\nin the 1980s and named Dom Pedro after the first two emperors of Brazil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n7. According to myth, the Roman god Neptune was the first to acquire the gemstone.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"10](\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/earrings-2535776_1920-1-1024x767.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIt was believed by the Ancient Romans\nthat the god Neptune found the first aquamarine gemstone washed up on the shore.\nIt had fallen out of the siren\u2019s jewellery box. It is thought that as Neptune\nwould not want to lose aquamarine stones to the sea, he would protect the sailors\nthat wore the gemstone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n8. Aquamarine registers between 7 and 8 on the Mohs scale<\/a>. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"Aquamarine](\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ring-2405145_1920-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis rating means that aquamarine is a\nrelatively hard gemstone, making it suitable for daily wear. However, this gemstone\ncan be scratched and damaged, so some care ought to be taken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe name for this gemstone was inspired\nby its sea-like tones. However, aquamarine was not always known by this nautical\nname. The gemstone used to be known by the name \u201csea green beryl\u201d. Evidence of\nthe name \u201caquamarine\u201d being used only begins in the early 1600s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. The colour of aquamarine can vary from deep teal to pale blue. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe tone of aquamarine can vary\ndrastically from stone to stone, moving from the deepest teals to the palest\ncrystal blues. The colour in aquamarine is caused by iron in the stone and it\nis varying iron levels that cause the differences in colour intensity. The\ndarker hues and more green toned blue stones are the most valuable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n3. Aquamarine can be heat treated to intensify the colour. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhen aquamarine is professionally heat\ntreated, the colour can be artificially intensified. This process changes the\ncolour of the stone without affecting it in any other way. A heat-treated stone\nshould be clearly advertised as such. These stones will be less valuable than a\nnatural stone of the same hue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n4. The gemstone has long been thought to have protective properties. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe belief that aquamarine can protect\nits wearer dates back for centuries. The gemstone was often worn by sailors as\nit was believed that it would help to bring them safely home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n5. The Ancient Romans and other civilisations believed the stone to have healing properties and used it to treat a range of maladies. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSome civilisations believed that aquamarine\ncould increase youth, intelligence, foresight, courage and happiness. Wearing\nthis gemstone was thought to bring the wearer many good things. However, the\nRomans took a slightly different approach, instead using the stone to treat ailments.\nIt was thought that aquamarine could cure issues with the liver, stomach and\nthroat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n6. The world\u2019s largest cut aquamarine is the Dom Pedro<\/a>. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis gemstone was faceted as an\nelongated obelisk and measures approximately 14 inches long by 4 inches wide.\nThis incredible example of aquamarine weighs 10,363 carats. It was mined in Brazil\nin the 1980s and named Dom Pedro after the first two emperors of Brazil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n7. According to myth, the Roman god Neptune was the first to acquire the gemstone.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIt was believed by the Ancient Romans\nthat the god Neptune found the first aquamarine gemstone washed up on the shore.\nIt had fallen out of the siren\u2019s jewellery box. It is thought that as Neptune\nwould not want to lose aquamarine stones to the sea, he would protect the sailors\nthat wore the gemstone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n8. Aquamarine registers between 7 and 8 on the Mohs scale<\/a>. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis rating means that aquamarine is a\nrelatively hard gemstone, making it suitable for daily wear. However, this gemstone\ncan be scratched and damaged, so some care ought to be taken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe tone of aquamarine can vary\ndrastically from stone to stone, moving from the deepest teals to the palest\ncrystal blues. The colour in aquamarine is caused by iron in the stone and it\nis varying iron levels that cause the differences in colour intensity. The\ndarker hues and more green toned blue stones are the most valuable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Aquamarine can be heat treated to intensify the colour. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhen aquamarine is professionally heat\ntreated, the colour can be artificially intensified. This process changes the\ncolour of the stone without affecting it in any other way. A heat-treated stone\nshould be clearly advertised as such. These stones will be less valuable than a\nnatural stone of the same hue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n4. The gemstone has long been thought to have protective properties. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe belief that aquamarine can protect\nits wearer dates back for centuries. The gemstone was often worn by sailors as\nit was believed that it would help to bring them safely home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n5. The Ancient Romans and other civilisations believed the stone to have healing properties and used it to treat a range of maladies. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSome civilisations believed that aquamarine\ncould increase youth, intelligence, foresight, courage and happiness. Wearing\nthis gemstone was thought to bring the wearer many good things. However, the\nRomans took a slightly different approach, instead using the stone to treat ailments.\nIt was thought that aquamarine could cure issues with the liver, stomach and\nthroat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n6. The world\u2019s largest cut aquamarine is the Dom Pedro<\/a>. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis gemstone was faceted as an\nelongated obelisk and measures approximately 14 inches long by 4 inches wide.\nThis incredible example of aquamarine weighs 10,363 carats. It was mined in Brazil\nin the 1980s and named Dom Pedro after the first two emperors of Brazil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n7. According to myth, the Roman god Neptune was the first to acquire the gemstone.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIt was believed by the Ancient Romans\nthat the god Neptune found the first aquamarine gemstone washed up on the shore.\nIt had fallen out of the siren\u2019s jewellery box. It is thought that as Neptune\nwould not want to lose aquamarine stones to the sea, he would protect the sailors\nthat wore the gemstone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n8. Aquamarine registers between 7 and 8 on the Mohs scale<\/a>. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis rating means that aquamarine is a\nrelatively hard gemstone, making it suitable for daily wear. However, this gemstone\ncan be scratched and damaged, so some care ought to be taken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhen aquamarine is professionally heat\ntreated, the colour can be artificially intensified. This process changes the\ncolour of the stone without affecting it in any other way. A heat-treated stone\nshould be clearly advertised as such. These stones will be less valuable than a\nnatural stone of the same hue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. The gemstone has long been thought to have protective properties. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe belief that aquamarine can protect\nits wearer dates back for centuries. The gemstone was often worn by sailors as\nit was believed that it would help to bring them safely home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n5. The Ancient Romans and other civilisations believed the stone to have healing properties and used it to treat a range of maladies. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSome civilisations believed that aquamarine\ncould increase youth, intelligence, foresight, courage and happiness. Wearing\nthis gemstone was thought to bring the wearer many good things. However, the\nRomans took a slightly different approach, instead using the stone to treat ailments.\nIt was thought that aquamarine could cure issues with the liver, stomach and\nthroat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n6. The world\u2019s largest cut aquamarine is the Dom Pedro<\/a>. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis gemstone was faceted as an\nelongated obelisk and measures approximately 14 inches long by 4 inches wide.\nThis incredible example of aquamarine weighs 10,363 carats. It was mined in Brazil\nin the 1980s and named Dom Pedro after the first two emperors of Brazil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n7. According to myth, the Roman god Neptune was the first to acquire the gemstone.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIt was believed by the Ancient Romans\nthat the god Neptune found the first aquamarine gemstone washed up on the shore.\nIt had fallen out of the siren\u2019s jewellery box. It is thought that as Neptune\nwould not want to lose aquamarine stones to the sea, he would protect the sailors\nthat wore the gemstone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n8. Aquamarine registers between 7 and 8 on the Mohs scale<\/a>. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis rating means that aquamarine is a\nrelatively hard gemstone, making it suitable for daily wear. However, this gemstone\ncan be scratched and damaged, so some care ought to be taken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe belief that aquamarine can protect\nits wearer dates back for centuries. The gemstone was often worn by sailors as\nit was believed that it would help to bring them safely home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. The Ancient Romans and other civilisations believed the stone to have healing properties and used it to treat a range of maladies. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSome civilisations believed that aquamarine\ncould increase youth, intelligence, foresight, courage and happiness. Wearing\nthis gemstone was thought to bring the wearer many good things. However, the\nRomans took a slightly different approach, instead using the stone to treat ailments.\nIt was thought that aquamarine could cure issues with the liver, stomach and\nthroat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n6. The world\u2019s largest cut aquamarine is the Dom Pedro<\/a>. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis gemstone was faceted as an\nelongated obelisk and measures approximately 14 inches long by 4 inches wide.\nThis incredible example of aquamarine weighs 10,363 carats. It was mined in Brazil\nin the 1980s and named Dom Pedro after the first two emperors of Brazil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n7. According to myth, the Roman god Neptune was the first to acquire the gemstone.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIt was believed by the Ancient Romans\nthat the god Neptune found the first aquamarine gemstone washed up on the shore.\nIt had fallen out of the siren\u2019s jewellery box. It is thought that as Neptune\nwould not want to lose aquamarine stones to the sea, he would protect the sailors\nthat wore the gemstone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n8. Aquamarine registers between 7 and 8 on the Mohs scale<\/a>. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis rating means that aquamarine is a\nrelatively hard gemstone, making it suitable for daily wear. However, this gemstone\ncan be scratched and damaged, so some care ought to be taken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSome civilisations believed that aquamarine\ncould increase youth, intelligence, foresight, courage and happiness. Wearing\nthis gemstone was thought to bring the wearer many good things. However, the\nRomans took a slightly different approach, instead using the stone to treat ailments.\nIt was thought that aquamarine could cure issues with the liver, stomach and\nthroat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. The world\u2019s largest cut aquamarine is the Dom Pedro<\/a>. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis gemstone was faceted as an\nelongated obelisk and measures approximately 14 inches long by 4 inches wide.\nThis incredible example of aquamarine weighs 10,363 carats. It was mined in Brazil\nin the 1980s and named Dom Pedro after the first two emperors of Brazil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n7. According to myth, the Roman god Neptune was the first to acquire the gemstone.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIt was believed by the Ancient Romans\nthat the god Neptune found the first aquamarine gemstone washed up on the shore.\nIt had fallen out of the siren\u2019s jewellery box. It is thought that as Neptune\nwould not want to lose aquamarine stones to the sea, he would protect the sailors\nthat wore the gemstone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n8. Aquamarine registers between 7 and 8 on the Mohs scale<\/a>. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis rating means that aquamarine is a\nrelatively hard gemstone, making it suitable for daily wear. However, this gemstone\ncan be scratched and damaged, so some care ought to be taken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis gemstone was faceted as an\nelongated obelisk and measures approximately 14 inches long by 4 inches wide.\nThis incredible example of aquamarine weighs 10,363 carats. It was mined in Brazil\nin the 1980s and named Dom Pedro after the first two emperors of Brazil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. According to myth, the Roman god Neptune was the first to acquire the gemstone.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIt was believed by the Ancient Romans\nthat the god Neptune found the first aquamarine gemstone washed up on the shore.\nIt had fallen out of the siren\u2019s jewellery box. It is thought that as Neptune\nwould not want to lose aquamarine stones to the sea, he would protect the sailors\nthat wore the gemstone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n8. Aquamarine registers between 7 and 8 on the Mohs scale<\/a>. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis rating means that aquamarine is a\nrelatively hard gemstone, making it suitable for daily wear. However, this gemstone\ncan be scratched and damaged, so some care ought to be taken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIt was believed by the Ancient Romans\nthat the god Neptune found the first aquamarine gemstone washed up on the shore.\nIt had fallen out of the siren\u2019s jewellery box. It is thought that as Neptune\nwould not want to lose aquamarine stones to the sea, he would protect the sailors\nthat wore the gemstone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Aquamarine registers between 7 and 8 on the Mohs scale<\/a>. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis rating means that aquamarine is a\nrelatively hard gemstone, making it suitable for daily wear. However, this gemstone\ncan be scratched and damaged, so some care ought to be taken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis rating means that aquamarine is a\nrelatively hard gemstone, making it suitable for daily wear. However, this gemstone\ncan be scratched and damaged, so some care ought to be taken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"Aquamarine](\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wu-yi-1eLUs_frRpU-unsplash-1-1024x580.jpg\")
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