Faceted Aquamarine, Abalone and Puka Shell Beaded Necklace
Details, details…
The Gemstones:
Aquamarine
- stone cut: faceted teardrop
- measurements: 26.41 x 15.10mm
Abalone
- stone cut: faceted bead
- measurements: 6.04 x 4.29mm
Puka Shell
- stone cut: faceted sphere
- measurements: 7.14 x 3.49mm
The Setting: Beads Strung on String
- necklace length: 18” inches
About Aquamarine:
The official name for “blue beryl,” aquamarine is an aqua greenish-blue member of the same family of stones as emerald and morganite. It is the March birthstone and can be found around the world with notable deposits located in Brazil, Madagascar, Russia, Nigeria, and San Diego (California). Newer, high grade icy blue material from Vietnam has recently been hitting the market.
Aquamarine ranks 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale of hardness making it a good, durable stone for all jewelry purposes. It can safely be worn in rings with little concern and can be cleaned with chemical jewelry cleaners.