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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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Fall 2011 Gem News International
Spring 1981 G&G; Lab Notes
Spring 1982 Gem News International

Aquamarine Care and Cleaning Guide
Learn about aquamarine's durability and how to care for your aquamarine jewelry.



Aquamarine History and Lore
The name “aquamarine” is derived from two Latin words: aqua, meaning “water,” and marina, meaning “of the sea.”
Spring 2012 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Spring 2006 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Abstracts; Summer 1991
From the Summer 1991 issue of Gems & Gemology, a summary of important gemology-related articles published in other journals.
Inclusions in Aquamarine from Ambatofotsikely, Madagascar
In January 2012, aquamarine crystals containing interesting inclusions were extracted from the Ambatofotsikely area northwest of Antsirabe, Madagascar.

Quarterly Crystal: Hillocks on Beryl
Hexagonal growth hillocks are observed on gem-quality aquamarine from Pakistan.









