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~March's Gem of the Month ~
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Gem of the Month for March - Aquamarine
Aquamarine, as the name implies, refers to water, hence its long association with the tranquil blue of the sea. The largest gem ever found (weight 220 pounds) was an aquamarine that yielded 200,000 carats of cut stones. Aquamarine belongs to the same family, beryl, as the emerald.
Most aquamarines are heated to remove green and permanently intensify their blue color. The people of the middle ages believed aquamarine has magical powers that would give them insight, foresight and the ability to conquer wickedness. It also was used as a cure for eye troubles, respiratory diseases and hiccups!
Found primarily in Brazil, aquamarine is also mined in Madagascar and Africa. In addition to being March's birthstone this gorgeous and sturdy gem is the designated gem for the 18th wedding anniversary.
Remember, the staff at UniQ is always happy to answer your gemstone and jewelry care questions; helping to educate you about gems in general and in the proper care for your jewelry investments are our pleasure. We specialize in jewelry repair and unique jewelry design & re-design to keep your individual jewelry investments a one of a kind that will become your family's heirlooms of the future. To see and learn more, visit UniQ @ 33 N. Main in downtown Three Rivers, go to www.uniqjewelry.com or call 278-UniQ (8647).
The name Bloodstone derives from the belief that the red coloration resulted from the blood of Christ spilling onto green jasper during the crucifixion: The stone has also been called "martyr's stone."
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