8x6mm Aquamarine Gemstone Pendant 24b4daa2e87eb1389f0d1a07f03aa7d9 In contrast to a round

In contrast to a round pearl

it earned this distinction by its hardness

Mammoths had a thick layer of fat and long hair which was up to a meter in length

It is the traditional birthstone for the month of May

8x6mm Aquamarine Gemstone Pendant 24b4daa2e87eb1389f0d1a07f03aa7d9 In contrast to a roundAquamarine is a light blue variety of beryl with hints of green. The blue color comes from the presence of ferrous iron, and without it or another impurity, beryl would be clear. Other noteworthy types of beryl include emerald, heliodor, and morganite. The name Aquamarine translates as you might expect, aqua marina meaning "water of the sea" in Latin. It is a highly sought after mineral that is most often cut and faceted to use as gemstone in jewelry.