Aquamarine 4mm Round AAA Grade - 15-16 InchAquamarine is a transparent to translucent stone ranging from cerulean blue to light blue in higher grades. In lower grades it can be transparent to opaque and is commonly light blue, green and yellow with white and gray inclusions. The name is the Latin term for water of the sea. Aquamarine was once thought to be the treasure of mermaids, as well as a lucky stone for sailors.

**The strand pictured is banded but the strand you receive may not be banded

This semi-translucent stone occurs in an array of hues

but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue to green associated with true Turquoise

blue or gray

sometimes brecciated patterns

Azurite is a soft

It occurs in bright turquoise blues and darker blues as well as rust reds

Please be aware that K2 is sold untreated

Disclaimer: Stones with reputed metaphysical benefits are not a substitute for medical treatment

On cut or polished stones

It was popular with the Greeks and Romans

It is known for its colors to to dark green and mustardy yellow