This B-grade aquamarine shows a deep greenish blue body color and appears heavily included. Photo © International Gem Society.
Named after the color of sea water, aquamarine is the blue to blue-green member of the beryl family. Readily available and moderately priced, the…
The beryls are among the most popular, and also the most expensive, of all gems. A wide range of color is represented, from colorless to black. Beryls…
In the gem design stage of jewelry making, faceters evaluate a stone’s qualities. Learn how to choose a cut for a gemstone as unique as your personal…
Aquamarines have been cut into many large and beautiful gemstones. Let’s take a look at six of the world’s most famous aquamarines, both loose…
Satisfying the human desire for symmetry, trapiche gems have a special allure. Learn what makes these rarities so unique in our introductory article.…
Emeralds get their green color from chromium and vanadium. Learn how the presence of these elements affects their formation and causes emerald…
Aquamarine is the blue to blue-green variety of beryl. If you encounter so-called white aquamarines, buyer beware. Learn the facts about these…
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