The treasure of mermaids, folklore and popular belief say that the aquamarine was a good luck charm for sailors as well as couples having rough times at home. An aquamarine is a true gem for getting out of “rough waters.” An aquamarine makes a great anniversary gift. Check out these earrings made from fusion aquamarine, green tourmaline and blue tourmaline in 18KT white gold by Mark Patterson. (Photo Source and Available at Cornell's Jewelers, New York.)

The Greenish-blue to blue-green gem holds its own in the line of the world’s most desirable gems. The size of the aquamarine, like most precious gems, is a huge factor in price, but a rare aquamarine can in the fact weigh hundreds of pounds. Expect to break several banks to own one of those. The most popular cuts for an aquamarine are ovals and emerald cuts. True gem connoisseurs would prefer and appreciate a large dark pure blue aquamarine. The world’s most important sources for mined and refined aquamarines are Brazil, Zambia, Nigeria, Mozambique, Angola, Madagascar and the United States.

Known since the time of the Romans and Greeks, the highly-prized gem is continuously compared to the color of the ocean or sea because of its brilliant color. Check out the tropical water pale blue of this fantastic aquamarine pendant is by designer team The Hudson Collection of jewelers in New York. (Sold from Astley Clarke on-line, see more aquamarine jewelry in their collection here.)

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