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Aquamarine
Named after seawater, aquamarine's fresh watery hue is a cool plunge into a refreshing pool.
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Aquamarine with Fluorite Inclusions
Fall 2002 Gem News International
Aquamarine from a New Primary Deposit in Mexico
Aquamarine with Zigzag Growth Line Inclusions
Polymer-Filled Aquamarine
Hydrothermally Grown Synthetic Aquamarine Manufactured in Novosibirsk, USSR
Micro-Features of Beryl
Provides a visual guide to the internal features of different varieties of beryl.
Quarterly Crystal: Columbite(?) in Beryl
Examination of a gem-quality aquamarine crystal reveals an inclusion cluster presumed to be columbite.
Ethical Supply Chain Practices in Africa with Virtu Gem
A look at Virtu Gem, a company dedicated to improving artisanal mining practices in Africa.
Namak Mandi: A Pioneering Gemstone Market in Pakistan
Documents Namak Mandi’s transformation from a salt market to one of Pakistan’s primary gem trading centers, with a look at the commercial activities taking place today.
The Stories Behind the Photos: A Gigantic Aquamarine and ‘Gaudy’ Nature
Gemological photojournalist Robert Weldon shares the stories behind some of his favorite photos.
Aquamarine from Pakistan
A gemological investigation of the aquamarine that has emerged from northern Pakistan in recent years.
