18" Faceted Aquamarine Bead Necklace 85322ea4f5aa7a207fa00efe7e737371 Each strand measures 16 inches

Each strand measures 16 inches in length

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18" Faceted Aquamarine Bead Necklace 85322ea4f5aa7a207fa00efe7e737371 Each strand measures 16 inchesAquamarine is a light blue variety of beryl with hints of green. The blue color comes from the presence of ferrous iron, and without it or another impurity, beryl would be clear. Other noteworthy types of beryl include emerald, heliodor, and morganite. The name Aquamarine translates toaqua marina "water of the sea" in Latin. It is a highly sought after mineral that is most often cut and faceted to use as gemstone in jewelry.