In 2020, Pantone released "Classic Blue" as a popular color. Aquamarine, which also belongs to the blue family, is active in the Chinese market. Today, we focus on the finest color in aquamarine, "Santa Maria Blue."
Pantone released the popular color "Classic Blue" (image from the Internet)
Aquamarine (image from the Internet)
At the beginning, the aquamarine produced at the Santa Maria de Itabira Mine in Brazil produced a magnificent color without brown (yellow) hues, which was loved by consumers in the market, so Santa Maria gradually became synonymous with high-quality aquamarine.
Santa Maria Aquamarine (©leibish)
Today, Santa Maria de Itabira produces less, and Mozambique in Africa is the second highest-quality aquamarine producer after Brazil.
Produced in 1991, Mozambican aquamarines are intense in color and rival those of the Santa Maria de Itabira mine in Brazil, where these aquamarines from Africa are named Santa Maria Africana.
Aquamarine Ring (Image from the Web)
Currently, "Santa Maria Color" is considered the highest quality blue in aquamarine in the trade, and is the highest color rating for aquamarine at GILD Gem Labs.
GUILD Aquamarine Report Sample
For aquamarine, there are places to pay attention to during wearing:
1, the main color element of aquamarine is divalent iron element, so it is not appropriate to be exposed to excessive temperature to prevent divalent iron elements from being oxidized into trivalent iron elements and causing color changes, but the color is relatively stable under ordinary sunlight;
2. Aquamarine should not be exposed to strong acid and alkali, and should not be rubbed with other gemstones or metals to avoid scratching the surface of the gemstone. It is best to remove the gem when performing strenuous exercise or manual labor to avoid cracks caused by violent impacts;
3. When the aquamarine has not been filled, it can be cleaned with hot soapy water; when the aquamarine contains fluid inclusions or cracks, it is not recommended to use an ultrasonic steam cleaner for cleaning.
That's all for today, do you remember?