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Natural color
aquamarines
rings with 18k
yellow gold.

Aqua Collection

Aquamarine and emerald are both varieties of the mineral beryl. Whereas emerald
derives its green color from traces of chromium, aquamarine’s blue or cyan color comes
from the fusion of iron atoms. Like most types of beryl, aquamarine forms large crystals
suitable for sizable gems.

The name ‘aquamarine’ is derived from two Latin words: With an eye on the vibrant beauty of these gems, Yvel
aqua, meaning ‘water’, and ‘marina’, meaning ‘of designers created the Aqua Collection. This truly modern
the sea.’ So literally it means ‘seawater’. The ancient design, together with the soft hue of the aquamarines,
Romans believed that aquamarine protected against any allows the collection to stand out in its subtlety, making it
dangers while traveling at sea and that it also provided suitable for any occasion. The aquamarines themselves
energy and cured bouts of laziness. Aquamarine is the have been left in their uncut organic form. Their natural
birthstone for the month of March and was believed to appearance together with their shape and texture invites Natural multi-color aquamarines
bring happiness to marriages. The largest cut aquamarine to you to handle them and fulfill their ancient function in satin finish 18k yellow gold
gem is the Dom Pedro aquamarine, now displayed in the as a talisman. By doing so you can tap into their unique
Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History mysterious energy.
in Washington.

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