Aquamarine Statement Ring

Large Aquamarine solitaire in Sterling Silver. 

Aquamarine is the birthstone for March and the gem of the 19th wedding anniversary.

Aquamarine’s name comes from the Latin for seawater and it was said to calm waves and keep sailors safe at sea. The water element is a large part of the crystal's legend. Sailors believed that aquamarine was a gift from mermaids and would wear it to protect them from drowning or simply prevent sea sickness. They would also decorate their vessels with gemstones to encourage calm seas and thus save them from sinking.

In Victorian times the most popular and expensive aquamarines had a green tinge and the bluer colors were seen as too gawdy. Nowadays the greener colors are far less desirable.

Aquamarine's hardness makes it durable and means that it does not scratch easily. One thing to be especially careful with aquamarine is it sensitivity to chemicals such as ammonia, alcohol and many acids.

Keep aquamarine away from any source of strong or high heat as this can be very detrimental to coloring. Also try not to keep your aquamarine in direct sunlight as some stones can fade if exposed for too long.

To clean your aquamarine, simply use soapy water and a soft cloth. Be sure to rinse well to remove soapy residue. As with most gemstones, ultrasonic cleaners and steamers are not recommended. Always remove any jewelry or gemstones before exercising, cleaning or engaging in harsh physical activities such as sports

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