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Aquamarine

Named after seawater, aquamarine's fresh watery hue is a cool plunge into a refreshing pool.

Aquamarine

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32.10-Carat Heart-Shaped Brazilian Aquamarine. This superb 32.10-carat heart-shaped Brazilian aquamarine shows the gem's finest color, a moderately strong, medium-dark, very slightly greenish blue. - Courtesy M.Chung Gemstones and Fine Jewelry Co. — This superb 32.10-carat heart-shaped Brazilian aquamarine shows the gem's finest color, a moderately strong, medium-dark, very slightly greenish blue. - Courtesy M.Chung Gemstones and Fine Jewelry Co.

Aquamarine Carving. Carvings are popular for translucent to opaque aquamarine. - Courtesy Neoart Peru — Carvings are popular for translucent to opaque aquamarine. - Courtesy Neoart Peru

Dom Pedro Aquamarine Obelisk. The Dom Pedro aquamarine obelisk by gem sculptor Bernd Munsteiner is the largest cut aquamarine. - Eric Welch, courtesy Smithsonian Institution — The Dom Pedro aquamarine obelisk by gem sculptor Bernd Munsteiner is the largest cut aquamarine. - Eric Welch, courtesy Smithsonian Institution

20.83-Carat Aquamarine

Aquamarine Crystal. An aquamarine crystal in its natural state shows why these specimens are prized for their beauty. - Courtesy Daniel Trinchillo, Fine Minerals International — An aquamarine crystal in its natural state shows why these specimens are prized for their beauty. - Courtesy Daniel Trinchillo, Fine Minerals International

Aquamarine Ring. Aquamarine has been treasured through the ages, and with proper care will give its owner a lifetime of pleasure. - Courtesy Jeffrey Appling — Aquamarine has been treasured through the ages, and with proper care will give its owner a lifetime of pleasure. - Courtesy Jeffrey Appling

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