Where To Buy Aquamarine Stones In South Africa 2024-2025
What is Aquamarine?
Aquamarine is the soft pale blue variety of the Beryl family of gemstones, which also includes Morganite, Cohenite,
Yellow Beryl and Emerald. One of the most popular blue gemstones, Aquamarine is steeped in myth and legend.
Where To Buy Aquamarine Stones In South Africa?
African Gems and Minerals
Phone: 076 665 1711
Address: The old Mine Shop at Gold Reef City Northern Pkwy, Data Cres, Johannesburg, 2091
Gambol Gemstones
Phone: 011 484 0913
Address: 2nd floor, West Wing, 27 Ridge Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193
AFRICAN GEMS & MINERALS
Phone: 076 665 1711
Address: Shop 2 Protea Assurance Building, Lon market Street, Green Market Square, CBD, Cape Town, 8001
Veronica Anderson Jewelry – By Appointment Only
AFROGEM
Phone: 076 726 8491
Address: 181 Buitengracht St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001
How do I know if my aquamarine is real?
The best way to identify a real aquamarine stone is by looking at its color.
In its natural form, they have a pale blue color, which is similar to seawater.
They may have a slight green or yellow tint as well. Naturally occurring gems have excellent clarity and transparency.
What makes aquamarine expensive?
The gem’s most valuable color is a dark blue to slightly greenish blue with moderately strong intensity.
In general, the purer and more intense the blue color, the more valuable the stone.
Is there a history behind aquamarine?
History of Aquamarine
Roman fishermen called the gemstone “water of the sea” and used it as protection, for safe travel by boat, and for luck in catching fish.
Aquamarine was linked to the apostle St. Thomas who frequently traveled by boat. Roman physicians also used it to treat overeating and bloating.
How do you charge aquamarine?
After cleansing and activating your Aquamarine and programming it with an intention, place the stone in a bowl of purified alkaline water.
Put a lid on the container and place in the sunlight for 2-4 hours, allowing it to fully charge.