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Aquamarine is a blue to greenish-blue gemstone, named after the Latin words for "sea water," and a color defined by a light tint of teal. As a mineral, it's a variety of beryl that gets its color from iron, with the intensity varying from pale to vibrant. It's known for its high clarity, which makes it sparkle, and its large, six-sided crystals, which can be cut into large, valuable gems.

Gemstone

• Composition: A variety of the mineral beryl, a silicate of beryllium and aluminum.

• Color: Ranges from light, pale blue to a more intense greenish-blue or blue-green. Its color is caused by trace amounts of iron.

• Crystal structure: Forms six-sided, prismatic crystals with a hexagonal cross-section, often exhibiting vertical striations.

• Hardness: Ranks 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale of hardness, making it durable for jewelry.

• Clarity: Often has high clarity, which allows for a bright sparkle.

• Symbolism: Associated with the sea, tranquility, serenity, and is one of the birthstones for March and a gift for a 19th anniversary.

Color

• Description: A light teal or greenish-cyan shade of light blue, situated between blue and green on the color wheel.

• Origin: Named after the gemstone, its first use as a color name was recorded in 1598, with the color itself being named in the 1840s.

• Uses: Used in fashion, art, and design.