

During medieval times, aquamarine was also believed to have the ability to rekindle lost marital love, making it a popular gift for the 16th and 19th wedding anniversary. It is believed, If you wear an aquamarine and diamond ring as a wedding ring, you will have a successful marriage. Folklore says aquamarine brings joy to a marriage, especially to the bride. They also thought it nurtured young love and the stone was given as a gift to brides by their husbands on their wedding night. In ancient Rome, soldiers believed that aquamarine carved into the shape of a frog would reconcile enemies. Sailors wore them to protect them from the dangers of the sea. Historically it was believed that mermaids treasured aquamarine stones. The blue color of this gemstone symbolizes trust, harmony, faithfulness, and companionship. Aquamarine represents courage and communication and reminds you to express your love for another. Aquamarine symbolizes the natural element of water, possessing the energy of cleansing and purification. The word Aquamarine comes from the Latin term, aqua marinus, meaning "water of the sea". The most valuable aquamarines come from Brazil, but the gemstone is also mined in Kenya, Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Russia. Aquamarines are the official birthstone of March. Aquamarines are one of the few fine gemstones that can be found in large sizes at affordable prices. Aquamarines are quite durable and can last a lifetime. Aquamarine is rated as a 7.5 - 8 on the MOHS scale of hardness, with diamonds being a 10. Aquamarines have a pleochroic effect, meaning that they show different colors depending on the angle you look at it, showing blue, green, or colorlessness. They can be pale to light-blue, dark-blue, blue-green and green-blue.
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Aquamarines are known for their excellent transparency and clarity because they are virtually free of inclusions. Beryls form large crystals that are suitable for large fashioned gems and carvings. Aquamarines are the sea-blue variety of Beryl, with the color coming from iron oxides present in the mineral. APO addresses have an insurance limit of $5,000 and must be shipped via USPS.Aquamarines come from the mineral known as Beryl, along with Emeralds. Please note that USPS registered Insured mail can take 3-6 days to arrive. Box we will ship USPS Registered Insured or USPS Express Overnight depending on the value of the piece. If you find that something has been opened DO NOT accept the package and please contact us immediately. Please make sure to check that your package hasn't been tampered with prior to accepting delivery. Once the item is shipped, you will receive an email from Lang or FedEx. Since a signature is required, we always contact you prior to shipping to confirm that you will be available to receive the package. We only ship Monday through Thursday for Priority Overnight shipping, however, Saturday delivery is available upon request for an additional $20. Orders that are placed after 3 pm Friday through Sunday can be shipped at the earliest on the following Monday. If there appears to be any sign of tampering, do not accept the package and contact us immediately. Please closely examine the package upon receipt. Your package will be sealed with clear tape over the top of the box and around the flap closures. If there is any deviation from these delivery guidelines, there is no insurance coverage. Our insurance requires that someone must be at your address to sign for the package on the delivery date.
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We now offer free FedEx 2nd Day shipping on all orders under $10,000 and free FedEx Priority overnight shipping on purchases over $10,000.Īll shipments are insured for the full value of the package and require a signature upon delivery.
