Gemstones Love & Care Guide

Aquamarine

Physical characteristics

✧ Species

Beryl
✧ Hardness

7.5 - 8
✧ Composition

Beryllium alumninum silicate
✧ Mineral Family

Silicate
✧ Luster

Vitreous

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About Aquamarine

Aquamarine, the birthstone for March, is one of the most popular members of the beryl family, which makes it a “sibling” stone to emerald and morganite.

The wonderful, cool, inviting sea-blue colours appear in different shades, from translucent sky blue to pale or pastel sky blue, or sometimes deep blue. On the MOHs scale of gemstone hardness, Aquamarine has a hardness of 7.5-8 and this makes it an ideal outfit companion.

If you’re looking for good luck, protection and courage, Aquamarine is your go-to gem. It helps you communicate clearly, and the colour, reminiscent of the sea, brings calm and peace. Any time you’re caught in a confrontational situation, the strength of Aquamarine will serve you well to state your case clearly, and calmly. Aquamarine has also been said to protect pregnant women and their babies from harm.

Colour range of Aquamarine

Aqua - Ocean blue - Sky blue

Aquamarine Care Tips

Wearing

✦ Can be worn daily.
✦ Avoid contact water, extreme humidity, and heat as this may cause your jewellery to discolour.
✦ Avoid contact with home detergents or chemical products such as perfumes, makeup, lotions, and nail polish removers.
Storage

✦ Store in individual soft pouch or fixed slot in jewellery box so gemstones don’t get scratched.
✦ Keep chains and bracelets fastened so they don’t get mixed up.
✦ Away from direct sunlight, in a dark, cool and dry place.
Cleaning

✦ Clean with soft dry jewellery cloth.
✦ Wash with lukewarm water with a gentle soap.
✦ Use Bling Brush Jewellery Cleaner ↓