The Origin of Aquamarine
The Romans, Aquamarine takes its name from Latin (it translates as water and sea). Roman philosopher Pliny described the gemstone rather fittingly “the lovely aquamarine, which seems to have come from some mermaid’s treasure house, in the depths of a summer sea, has charms not to be denied.” The Romans considered aquamarine a prized gem.
Early ancient Sumerians and Egyptians also valued aquamarine - deeming it a symbol of youth and happiness (the stone was discovered within ancient burial sites), and ancient Greeks utilized it to create intricate artwork.
Nowadays, aquamarine is mined in the Karakoram mountains of Pakistan and can also be found in Brazil, Kenya, Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Russia. The largest aquamarine discovered measured an impressive 19 inches.
This gemstone is an incredible example of what can be accomplished when an artisan creates perfection; this hand-selected gemstone is one of three recently acquired. All three gemstones are less than a half-carat in size different. We are pleased to offer these massive gemstones, some of the finest in the world. Look no further than aquamarine if you want a stone with the pure sparkle of clear blue seas. Aquamarine is simply enchanting, whether alone or paired with other gems. We consider this an investment-grade gemstone.
