Aquamarine gemstone 0.4 carat  Gemstone size 6mm x4mm  9ct white gold    Ring size N

A delicate faceted Aquamarine gemstone claw set in 9 ct white gold . The ring has a split shank design at the front which tapers slightly to the back . Makes a memorable gift for an 18th or 21st birthday . 

Aquamarine is a beryllium aluminium silicate . It is named after the Latin for water `aqua` and sea `marina  due to its marine blue colour.  Aquamarines are found in rocks called pegmatites. As magma inside the Earth  cooled and solidified water was trapped in some of the cavities.  Eventually the chemicals dissolved in these water pockets grew to form crystals. Originally discovered in 1792 in Siberia , however the main producer now is Brazil. 

It was known as the Treasure of the Mermaids and was worn by seafarers to keep them safe and also to prevent sea sickness. It is a calming , soothing stone, said to bring happiness and longer lasting youth!  Birthstone for Pisces and Aries.