Serene Blues from Tanzanian Earth
Our aquamarines range from the palest sky blue to deeper sea blues, each stone embodying the serenity of clear waters. As members of the beryl family, these gems offer excellent hardness and durability, making them perfect for everyday jewelry while maintaining their lustrous appeal. The transparent clarity of our aquamarines allows light to pass through unimpeded, creating a luminous glow that captivates the eye.
The name aquamarine derives from the Latin for “seawater,” an apt description for these tranquil blue gems that evoke the clarity and serenity of calm ocean waters. Our Tanzanian aquamarines range from the palest sky blue to deeper sea blues, with exceptional transparency that allows light to pass through unimpeded, creating a luminous glow that captivates the eye.
As members of the beryl family (cousin to emerald), our aquamarines offer excellent hardness (7.5-8 on the Mohs scale) and durability, making them perfect for everyday jewelry while maintaining their lustrous appeal. Unlike many aquamarines on the market that undergo heat treatment to enhance their color, many of our specimens display their beautiful blue hues naturally, representing the pure expression of nature’s artistry.
The chemical composition of the soil in our mining areas imparts subtle unique characteristics to our aquamarines that gemologists can use to identify their Tanzanian origin. These distinctive traits include particular inclusion patterns and trace elements that influence the specific quality of blue—often with slightly greenish undertones that distinguish them from aquamarines from other global sources.
European jewelry designers particularly value our aquamarines for their versatility, as their neutral blue tones complement any wardrobe and suit a wide range of design styles from classic to contemporary. The stones’ excellent transparency also makes them ideal candidates for precise faceting that maximizes their natural brilliance and light return.
