Aquamarine is a blue or turquoise stone, which is a variety of the mineral beryl, and a close relative to the green emerald stone. It is mined all over the world, wherever deposits of beryl are found although some of the most expensive and best aquamarines are mined in Russia. It is also found in [...]
An aquamarine ring makes a beautiful wedding ring, an engagement ring or a present for wedding anniversaries. Aquamarines have a long history, and have been worn by the Ancient Egyptians and by the Ancient Greeks. Today’s jewelers appreciate aquamarines because of their high degree of clarity, their hardness and the beautiful blue or greenish color. [...]