18" Faceted Aquamarine Bead Necklace
18" Faceted Aquamarine Bead Necklace
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SKU:i-j-267
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Quick Overview
The beads are graduated, increasing from 5mm-6mm (6mm in the center of the necklace). These are faceted and roundelle shapes. Necklace is ~18 1/4" inches total in length and finished with a sterling silver lobster clasp.
More Information
Aquamarine is a light blue variety of beryl with hints of green. The blue color comes from the presence of ferrous iron, and without it or another impurity, beryl would be clear. Other noteworthy types of beryl include emerald, heliodor, and morganite.
The name Aquamarine translates toaqua marina "water of the sea" in Latin. It is a highly sought-after mineral that is most often cut and faceted to use as gemstone in jewelry.