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What is aquamarine?<\/h2>

Aquamarine is a blue to blue-green variety from the beryl family, the same mineral group to which emerald also belongs. The name comes from the Latin \u2018aqua marina\u2019, meaning \u2018sea water\u2019. This fits well with the clear, fresh colour for which aquamarine is renowned. You\u2019ll find the stone in the form of aquamarine crystals, aquamarine gemstones and in jewellery such as an aquamarine pendant. The colour is naturally caused by traces of iron in the mineral. As a result, no two aquamarine stones are exactly the same, and that is precisely what makes a natural stone so special.<\/p>

The colour of aquamarine<\/h2>

The colour of aquamarine ranges from very light blue to blue-green. People sometimes search for \u2018blue aquamarine\u2019, \u2018aquamarine blue\u2019 or even \u2018aquamarine green\u2019. This makes sense, as many stones fall exactly between blue and green. A deeper, more even colour is often more highly valued in cut gemstones, whilst in rough and tumbled stones, the natural pattern, clarity and shape are also important. A genuine aquamarine usually looks soft and clear, rather than unnaturally bright.<\/p>

Which aquamarine suits you best?<\/h2>

The best choice depends mainly on how you intend to use the stone. These are the most popular shapes:<\/p>