smartneil
01-15-2009, 03:13 AM
What else would be a better choice for an engagement ring than a gem representing optimism, wellbeing, and faithfulness? Yes, you guessed it right; I am talking about the beautiful Aquamarine gemstone. Aquamarine is not only a great conversation starter but also the birthstone for the month of March. The name aquamarine origins from the Latin word, "aqua" meaning water and "mare" meaning sea.
Aquamarine is suitably named because of its wide spectrum of blue colors that it comes in; from a pale blue to a deep sea blue-green. Deeper hues are more sought after, therefore are a bit expensive compared to the lighter shades. No matter what shade that you decide on for the stone for an engagement ring, the ring will is bound to be commented on.
To enhance the blue coloring, most aquamarine stones are heat-treated. With this treatment there are absolutely no shortcomings in the quality or hardness of the stone, the gem still rates 7.5 or 8 on the hardness scale, thus making it a perfect choice for daily wear.
Aquamarine is suitably named because of its wide spectrum of blue colors that it comes in; from a pale blue to a deep sea blue-green. Deeper hues are more sought after, therefore are a bit expensive compared to the lighter shades. No matter what shade that you decide on for the stone for an engagement ring, the ring will is bound to be commented on.
To enhance the blue coloring, most aquamarine stones are heat-treated. With this treatment there are absolutely no shortcomings in the quality or hardness of the stone, the gem still rates 7.5 or 8 on the hardness scale, thus making it a perfect choice for daily wear.