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Beryl
Aquamarine
Sea-blue beryl, emerald’s calmer relative. It forms large, clean crystals, so bigger stones are affordable and very clear.
- Mineral
- Beryl
- Colour from
- Iron
- Hardness
- 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale
- Known sources
- Brazil, Nigeria, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan
What to look for
- A clear, medium blue; stronger blue is more valuable
- Clean, bright stones
- Heating to remove a green tint is common
CareDurable. Clean with warm, soapy water.
General guidance about the stone. Each actual stone is described individually, with its own photographs and any laboratory report, when you enquire.
Aquamarine, to wear.
Ask whether a ring, pendant, stud earrings or a bracelet with aquamarine is available, in gold, platinum or silver.