Aquamarine
Aquamarine is a member of the beryl family. The most prized color is a deep-blue aqua color. Aquamarine gets its name from Latin words meaning water and sea.
Color
Aquamarine ranges in color from almost colorless pale blue to blue-green or teal.
Origin
The most valuable aquamarines come from Brazil, but it is also mined in Kenya and Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Russia.
Birthstone Month
March