History of the Aquamarine Discover some fascinating facts and information about the Aquamarine. - Facts and Information about the History of the Aquamarine
- Guide to Aquamarines
- Use of Aquamarines in jewelry
History of the Aquamarine What are Aquamarines? What exactly are Aquamarine? The word Aquamarine is derived from the Latin words "aqua marina" which means "sea water" reflecting the color of the crystals. It is closely related to the emerald, both belonging to the beryl family. The largest aquamarine stone was found during 1910 in Brazil, weighing 243 pounds. It was then cut into smaller stones which yielded over 200,000 carats. Facts and Information about Aquamarine History of the Aquamarine - The Romans The Romans frequently used the Aquamarine in their jewelry and oddly believed that if the figure of a frog was carved on an aquamarine it would help to reconcile enemies and make them friends. |