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March is a special month, as it marks the start of the spring season and is home to the beautiful birthstone of Aquamarine. This stunning stone is a symbol of courage, serenity and hope, and is an excellent choice for anyone born in the month of March. Aquamarine is a type of beryl that typically ranges in color from light blue to deep blue-green. It has been highly valued for centuries, and is said to bring health, luck, and youth to its wearer. Aquamarine is the perfect gift for March babies, as it symbolizes new beginnings and the promise of...

  I don't think it is any coincidence that one of my favorite gemstones is Aquamarine being that one of my favorite things about living in Florida is being surrounded by gorgeous beaches with beautiful blue seas. Aquamarine derives from the Latin word Aqua meaning water and Marinus meaning of the sea. Aquamarines come in a wide range of blue colors with the majority being light blue.  Aquamarines can often be confused with Blue Topaz and the easiest way to differentiate between the two would be to use a diamond/gemstone tester. While you more than likely do not have one of...

1. Is it a ruby or a sapphire? I guess that depends on whether you are the buyer or the seller. Technically, rubies are in fact sapphires. They are made up of the exact same chemical composition and crystal structure. Ruby simply refers to ONLY the red gems while all other color varieties are referred to as sapphire. However, there is no fine line between a ruby and a pink sapphire.   2. The ruby laser was the first laser to be made functional and is the reason we commonly associate lasers with the color red. Ruby’s hardness is second only...