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Aquamarine
Named after seawater, aquamarine's fresh watery hue is a cool plunge into a refreshing pool.
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Spessartine Garnet in Aquamarine
Aquamarine is faceted to display a red spessartine garnet crystal inclusion.
Aquamarine Care and Cleaning Guide
Learn about aquamarine's durability and how to care for your aquamarine jewelry.
Aquamarine History and Lore
The name “aquamarine” is derived from two Latin words: aqua, meaning “water,” and marina, meaning “of the sea.”
Winter 1997 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Winter 1997 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Fall 1989 Gem News International
Summer 1998 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Abstracts; Winter 2010
This article, from the Winter 2010 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemology.
Fall 1985 Gem News International
Spring 1992 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
