Megan's Fun Facts: Colored Stones from Brazil -- AQUAMARINE

Aquamarine, March’s birthstone, is said to symbolize courage, creativity, health, perception and hope. The blue of aquamarine is a divine, eternal color and represents the color of the sky. This beautiful stone also symbolizes the stone given for the 19th wedding anniversary.

Iron is the substance which gives aquamarine its color, a color which ranges from an almost indiscernible pale blue to a strong sea-blue. As the color intensifies, the more expensive the gem becomes. Some aquamarines have a light, greenish shimmer. However, it is the pure, clear blue that continues to epitomize this beautiful gem. Its light blue arouses feelings of sympathy, trust, harmony and friendship.

Aquamarine is almost entirely free of inclusions. This gem has a hardness which makes it very tough and helps protect from scratches. The rare, intense blue aquamarines from the Santa Maria de Itabira mine in Brazil are called 'Santa Maria'. The 'Espirito Santo' from the Brazilian state of that name is known as a lighter blue aquamarine. The finest Brazilian aquamarine comes from the Marambaia Valley, north of Teófilo Otoni, located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Significant aquamarine finds in Minas Gerais include the near-flawless 244 lbs, 552,500 carat Papamel Aquamarine. This aquamarine was found in 1910 from the Papamel mine (also known as Batadal mine) along the Marambaia River, 12 miles east of the village of Ponto de Marambaia.

Brazilian Gem Show: April 7th; 3-8pm

Amerigem is excited to announce the return of our Brazilian friends Jose and Marcello Fernandes for another BRAZILIAN GEM SHOW on Thursday, April 7th from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm!

Stop in to see the wonders of Brazil in Emeralds, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Alexandrite, Topaz and many more. Meet the cutters and buy direct from the source.

Have Amerigem custom design a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry that is original, affordable and tells a story! Check out the photo gallery on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/amerigemdiamonds) for custom pieces with Brazilian gem stones!

Enjoy cocktails as you check out all the wonders of Brazilian gemstones!

This is a one day event, so you do not want to miss out on this opportunity!

We hope to see you all on the 7th!

Megan's Fun Facts: Colored Stones from Brazil -- AQUAMARINE

Aquamarine, March’s birthstone, is said to symbolize courage, creativity, health, perception and hope. The blue of aquamarine is a divine, eternal color and represents the color of the sky. This beautiful stone also symbolizes the stone given for the 19th wedding anniversary.

Iron is the substance which gives aquamarine its color, a color which ranges from an almost indiscernible pale blue to a strong sea-blue. As the color intensifies, the more expensive the gem becomes. Some aquamarines have a light, greenish shimmer. However, it is the pure, clear blue that continues to epitomize this beautiful gem. Its light blue arouses feelings of sympathy, trust, harmony and friendship.

Aquamarine is almost entirely free of inclusions. This gem has a hardness which makes it very tough and helps protect from scratches. The rare, intense blue aquamarines from the Santa Maria de Itabira mine in Brazil are called 'Santa Maria'. The 'Espirito Santo' from the Brazilian state of that name is known as a lighter blue aquamarine. The finest Brazilian aquamarine comes from the Marambaia Valley, north of Teófilo Otoni, located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Significant aquamarine finds in Minas Gerais include the near-flawless 244 lbs, 552,500 carat Papamel Aquamarine. This aquamarine was found in 1910 from the Papamel mine (also known as Batadal mine) along the Marambaia River, 12 miles east of the village of Ponto de Marambaia.

Megan's Fun Facts: MINING IN BRAZIL

MINING IN MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL



The state of Minas Gerais is one of 26 Brazilian states, located on the western side of the Southeastern Subdivision. The name Minas Gerais ("General Mines") refers back to the 18th and 19th centuries, when large mines produced gold and precious stones in the state. Minas Gerais still produces about 80% of Brazil's precious gems and minerals, including emerald, alexandrite and topaz.

The cities of Governador Valadares and Teófilo Otoni to the north-east, have established themselves as major hubs of the gem-trading industry, due to their proximity to some of the richest gem mines. Minas Gerais is rich in quantities of aquamarine, chrysoberyl, emerald, kunzite, morganite, tourmaline and topaz.