Aquamarine 6x8mm Tri Cut Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCEAquamarine is a transparent to translucent stone ranging from cerulean blue to light blue in higher grades. In lower grades it can be transparent to opaque and is commonly light blue, green and yellow with white and gray inclusions. The name is the Latin term for water of the sea. Aquamarine was once thought to be the treasure of mermaids, as well as a lucky stone for sailors.

Peridot is one of few stones that occurs naturally in only one color

and can display a nearly emerald green color due to the presence of Chromium within the stone

Chrysoprase is believed to balance the heart chakra and help one understand their needs and emotions

Emerald and Heliodore -- and is often cut to highlight its chatoyant qualities

One of the best-known physical properties of topaz is its hardness

it is believed to bestow strength

from which its name was derived

Since gemstones (natural

thought to be derived from trace amounts of titanium

and was prized in ancient times for the ultramarine dye derived from it

check out The Identification of Zachery Treated Turquoise

Blue Chalcedony is a naturally occurring soft blue translucent stone