About Aquamarine:
Aquamarine, the dazzling sea-blue gemstone, gets its name from the Latin word aqua marinus, which means "water of the sea". It is a member of the beryl mineral family. Aquamarine is the birthstone for the month of March and is also the anniversary gemstone for the 19th anniversary. It rates a 7.5 to 8 on the hardness scale, making it quite a durable stone to wear.
The pleasant yet majestic aquamarine is associated with courage, loyalty, and friendship. It is believed to promote calmness and peace in stressful situations. An aquamarine’s color ranges from pale blue to blue-green or teal. Those with a dark and deeply saturated blue tone are considered to be the most valuable and coveted ones.
