a coveted gemstone, belongs to the beryl family, a gemstone group of particular elegance and beauty. This exclusive group also includes other colorful varieties, including the deep green emerald, the radiant yellow form of heliodor and the delicate pink morganite. The name aquamarine, which literally translates as "sea water", is an allusion to the enchanting color palette of this gemstone. The color variations of aquamarine range from delicate sky blue to shimmering blue-green and blue-yellow tones to a fascinatingly intense blue, as can be admired in the famous Santa Maria aquamarine. These unique and impressive colors are the result of fine iron deposits within the crystal structure.