
Aquamarine is the sea captured in a gem—its crystal-clear blues range from icy to tropical lagoon, evoking endless summer days and ocean dreams.
Aquamarine is a variety of beryl, ranging from pale sky blue to deep oceanic tones. It owes its tranquil hues to iron traces and is often cut in large, eye-clean gems.
Aquamarine is the stone of calm, courage, and communication. Sailors once carried it as a talisman for safe travels across the sea.
A major highlight in the world of aquamarine is the Santa Maria Aquamarine from Brazil. This variety is known for its deep, intense blue color, which sets it apart from the more common lighter shades of aquamarine. The name "Santa Maria" comes from the Santa Maria de Itabira mine in Minas Gerais, Brazil, where these exceptionally rich blue stones were originally discovered.
Photo by Rob Lavinsky, iRocks.com, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Nigeria, USA

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The ruby is fire and passion crystallized. Its intense red has mesmerized rulers and romantics for centuries, earning it the nickname 'King of Gems.'
Rubies are actually just red sapphires since they are of the same corundum! Rubies get their iconic red color from chromium, and the most valuable exhibit a
glowing 'pigeon blood' hue. They are among the gems that fetch the highest
sums at auctions and private sales.
Rubies symbolize passion, courage, and strength. Warriors once embedded them in their armor, believing they provided protection and victory in battle.

The 25.59-carat 'Sunrise Ruby' sold for $30.3M at Sotheby’s in 2015. Origin: Myanmar.
Pigeon blood rubies from Myanmar (Burma) are the most valuable rubies in the world. Their intense red hue with a slight blue undertone and exceptional fluorescence make them incredibly sought after.
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Myanmar, Thailand, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan
Born from the Earth's deepest pressures, white diamonds have ruled the gem world for centuries. From royal crowns to Hollywood red carpets, they are the undisputed symbol of brilliance, luxury, and endurance.
White diamonds are pure crystallized carbon, forged under immense heat and pressure miles beneath the surface. Their ability to refract and disperse light gives them their signature sparkle, known as 'fire.'
The GIA Diamond Grading Scale & Its Impact on Price: The GIA grades white diamonds based on the 4Cs: Carat, Color, Clarity, and Cut. Carat Weight: Measures size; larger diamonds are rarer and more expensive, with price increasing exponentially. Color: Graded D (colorless) to Z (light yellow); colorless (D-F) are the most valuable. Clarity: Ranges from Flawless (FL) to Included (I3); fewer inclusions increase value, but "eye-clean" diamonds in the VS range can offer better value without visible flaws. Cut: The most important factor for sparkle, graded Excellent to Poor; an Excellent cut can make even a lower-color or clarity diamond appear more brilliant. Impact on Price: Carat and Cut have the biggest effect; a well-cut diamond can look larger and be more valuable than a poorly cut, larger stone. Slight differences in color and clarity are often invisible but affect price significantly. Diamonds just under major carat weights (e.g., 0.99 ct vs. 1.00 ct) can be more affordable while looking nearly identical in size.
Revered as a stone of power and clarity, the white diamond is said to amplify energy, enhance resilience, and bring mental clarity. Ancient civilizations believed it was a fragment of the stars, a talisman of strength and invincibility.
The 118.28-carat 'Magnificent Oval Diamond' sold for $30.6M at Sotheby’s in 2013.
Origin: South Africa.