History of Birthstone Jewelry Apr 11, 2009
March Aquamarine, Bloodstone. April Diamond. (Suite101.com)
Budget bonanza Mar 15, 2009
Inside is an impressive collection of locally mined tourmaline, amethyst, aquamarine, and other minerals and gems, artifacts, fossils, prospecting equipment, and more, exhibited in the store, mineral nature shop, and museum. Even better, Perham's invites visitors to prospect on its privately owned quarries (map available upon request) and keep any treasures found. (Boston Globe)
Thrifty fashion Mar 15, 2009
- Bright colors -- citrus yellows and oranges, neon pink, lavender and cool aquamarine blue. But don't overdo it. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Green valleys, sugar cane and $2 Cokes Mar 9, 2009
Every few miles comes a turnoff onto a cliff where you can park, buy a Coca-Cola for two dollars and stand gazing far down onto the aquamarine ocean with its whipped cream topping. Drive on up the turning roads and you are gazing down into as dense a tropical jungle as Tarzan ever screamed through. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Fashion forward Mar 5, 2008
What you get: A locket accented with citrine, amethyst, garnet, aquamarine, rose quartz and iolite gemstones. Hargitay founded the Joyful Heart Foundation to help victims of sexual assault heal. (USA Today -- Life)
Luxury fabrics are returning to vogue Jan 31, 2008
Beckmann's jewelry was the inspiration for her collection featuring shades of quartz, amber, topaz, citrine, jade and two blues: aquamarine and sapphire. For clients in the hospitality industry, Beckmann's designs can be printed on solution-dyed acrylic. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Billings - Jewelry store in the family for 70 years Oct 15, 2007
Madagascar Imports of Laurel, a wholesale company owned by Bill and Margit Thorndal, also displayed colored gemstones, sapphire and aquamarine. Times were tough during the start of this family business. (Missoulian, MT)
Exotic cruises: Aqua lagoons and volcanic peaks Sep 1, 2007
Nanuya Lailai, Fiji (Blue Lagoon) Explore the islands cinematic aquamarine cove. The high chief of the Yasawa Group makes his home nearby on Nacula, granting visitors permission (often with a kava ceremony) to dive the surrounding reefs. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Characteristics of Costume Jewelry May 13, 2007
The gemstones used are semi-precious such as aquamarine, garnet, citrine, amethyst - the list goes on and on. Basically any gemstone that is not one of the ones listed under fine is considered to be semi-precious. (Suite101.com)
Moms the word May 11, 2007
The emerald is a mineral that is in the beryl family and is related to Aquamarine (blue) and Morganite (pink). It is said that the first known emeralds came from the mines of Cleopatra in Africa around 300 B.C. I personally prefer Colombian emeralds because of their rich color and brilliance. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
What's your fantasy ... cut? May 4, 2007
He has aquamarine cut into long rectangles with rough faceting on the back of the stone ... Price-wise, fancy-cut gems are more expensive than the ordinary cuts and fine aquamarine and certain tourmalines command top dollar. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Blue Gemstone Bridal Jewelry Apr 8, 2007
Often confused with aquamarine, this gemstone is slightly less expensive ... Aquamarine another beautiful translucent blue gemstone, the most highly desired of all aquamarines is an intense true blue with no green ... Most natural aquamarine is a bluish/green color that is then heated to remove the green. (Suite101.com)
Jewelry show will benefit Kauai Hospice Mar 18, 2007
This collection features the natural beauty of emerald, green beryl, aquamarine, yellow beryl, morganite, imperial topaz, and tourmaline. All gems have been cut and polished in a unique way to bring out the glory of Mother Nature in each stone. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Broken promises, complaints trail jeweler Mar 14, 2007
Michelle Chapman, who had found Blanck on an Internet listing of jewelers, said she went to his office in December to have a 1-carat diamond from her ring sold and replaced with an aquamarine gem she gave him. The ring was appraised for $8,100, according to Chapman, but she was willing to let the diamond go for $1,500. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Rings With Bling Feb 17, 2007
Choosing one of these over the top gemstone rings in a pastel color such as pink tourmaline, aquamarine or blue topaz will allow even the largest ring to look feminine and dainty ... For those on a budget two popular choices are blue topaz (rated the 2nd most popular colored gemstone in 2006) or aquamarine set in sterling silver and smoky quartz set in 14K gold or even more budget friendly a gold filled setting ... The two blue gemstones, topaz and aquamarine, are more expensive than quite a few... (Suite101.com)
A Gem of a Valentine's Day Gift Feb 9, 2007
March: Aquamarine or amethyst. Gloria Swanson loved her jewelry and in 1920, she started a fashion trend by wearing the colored jewelry and necklace by Iribe in Affairs of Anatole. (Mammoth Times, CA)
Lost and found Jan 29, 2007
Brown recalled it was an aquamarine color, because that was the first year the color was offered. He continued to describe it, and Ritter knew he was talking with the ring's owner. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Coordinating style is first order of business Jan 17, 2007
She will wear an aquamarine silk jacquard suit with a medallion pattern and rhinestone buttons by Etcetera, a line of edgier professional clothing sold at trunk shows. "She loves patterns," says Nancy Spadaro-Weintraub, the area manager for Etcetera who also sold pieces to wear at the ceremony to Curran, DeMarco and friends Kim Prey and Cathy Lobo. (SunSpot.net)
