March's birthstone - AQUAMARINE
 

Happy birthday to everyone who has, is or will be celebrating a birthday this month. Aquamarine, one of my favorite gemstones, is your birthstone. Aquamarine belongs to the Beryl family making aquamarine a sister gemstone to other well-known gemstones such as Emerald, Morganite, and Heliodor.

Here are three images of aquamarine samples I have graded and appraised. As you will see, the hue, tone and saturation vary from one gemstone to another. This along with other variables affect value.

Have you had your aquamarine(s) graded and appraised by a GIA Graduate Gemologist and Independent Fine Jewelry Appraiser? Don't forget, fine jewelry is considered a specialty item and is not covered by the home or renters’ insurance. A qualified fine jewelry appraisal must be submitted to your insurance provider of choice. They will then generate a writer or schedule to properly insure your fine jewelry collection.