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Make New Friends with Beautiful Aquamarine
Legend has it that if you dream of aquamarine, you are about to make new friends. Better yet, of you wear aquamarine, it is supposed to bring love. This gem also symbolizes youth, hope and wealth. As its name implies, aquamarine is a sea blue gem. An ideal aquamarine is a perfect deep-water blue, neither too pale or too green. Aquamarine is spectacular, especially in large sizes, and when cut into oval, rectangular or other fancy cuts. Aquamarine was traditionally believed to aid seafarers, making this the perfect gem for boaters or cruise enthusiasts. This gem is found in Brazil, Nigeria and Zambia. A member of the beryl family, which also includes emerald, aquamarine is the birthstone of March. It is also the official gem of the nineteenth wedding anniversary.
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