Many aquamarine gemstones are heat-treated to bring their color closer to a true, vibrant blue. This color change is permanent, but it doesn't harm or otherwise change the structure of the stone.

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Favored by many for its subtle color of a pale blue hue, the aquamarine has even become a popular engagement ring choice for those who opt for an alternative diamond—further proof that those who ...

Jewelry designer Yi Gao, founder of buzzy brand Yi Collection, tells Bazaar, “My clients love the history and stories of each gemstone. Aquamarine is a very special gemstone close to my heart.

Get our Newsletter! Dom Pedro aquamarine was cut from a 100-pound crystal that was mined in the late 1980s. It weighs around 4.6 pounds, making it one of the largest aquamarine gemstones in the world.

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Jeffrey Post, curator of the Smithsonian’s National Gem and Mineral Collection, says the size of the Dom Pedro Aquamarine is “unprecedented.” Donald E. Hurlbert/ NMNH, SI You start with the ...