David's Blog
🌊 The Legends of Aquamarine: Water of the Sea
Sailors' talismans, mermaids' treasure, the giant Dom Pedro, Eleanor Roosevelt's gift and a queen's coronation jewels: the legends of aquamarine.
🎁 A Gift From the Sea of Brazil: Eleanor Roosevelt's Aquamarine
A warship in Rio harbor, a 1,298-carat gift of friendship and the Art Deco box an apprentice helped to make. The story of Eleanor Roosevelt's aquamarine.
💎 The Luckiest Accident in Brazil: The Dom Pedro Aquamarine
A giant crystal, a terrible accident and an artist who waited months to make the first cut. The story of the Dom Pedro, the largest cut aquamarine in the world.
⚓ The Stone That Brought Him Home: Aquamarine, the Sailors' Talisman
An old sea captain tells his granddaughter about the pale blue stone that brought him home from every voyage: the legend of aquamarine, the sailors' stone.
The Aquamarine Jewelry Guide: Choosing, Wearing & Care
A practical guide from David’s to choosing aquamarine, asking the right questions and caring for your piece.
🌊 March Birthstone: Aquamarine – Serenity, Clarity & Ocean-Inspired Elegance
The birthstone of March is aquamarine, a gem beloved for its tranquil blue hues and calming energy. With its name literally meaning “water of the sea”, aquamarine has long been associated...
A is for Aqua
Aquamarine comes from two words in Latin, Aqua meaning ‘water’, Marina; meaning ‘of the sea’. It was said that it calmed waves and kept sailors safe at sea. Representing March’s...
