Greenish blue Aquamarine. Oval cut. 2.28 ct.

A cute greenish blue Aquamarine. Oval cut. 2.28 ct. This lovely blue gemstone will be look very posh in a ring or pendant. Aquamarines are usually treated to lose their greenish color. This beauty with greenish tones is a good sample of an untreated aquamarine. Inclusions only visible under loupe or microscope.

WEIGHT : 2.28
SIZE : 10.05 * 7.93 * 5.31 mm
SHAPE : Oval
COLOR : 20. (gB) greenish Blue
TONE : 2. Very light
SATURATION : 1. Brownish / Grayish 
CLARITY GRADE : Moderate
CUT GRADE : Good
TREATMENT : None
HARDNESS : 7.5 - 8.0

Inclusions type : Inclusion type: ' growth tubes' to look 'parallel channels also called "Rain". Dark field illumination 45X (image 4)

The Aquamarine is the Birthstone for March, as well as a wedding gift for those celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary.

Since ancient times, its history has been linked to the sea and to sailors.

Aquamarines have been used by seamen as amulets for centuries. Sailors believed that aquamarines had magical and/or healing powers if they were carried as talismans, protecting them from the wrath of the Sea God, Poseidon, as though these gems were a gift from the seabed brought up by the sirens themselves. 

Centuries ago, Aquamarines were used as an antidote to poison, as an oracle, amulet, healing stone, etc.