Aquamarine is the green-blue to blue variety of the mineral beryl.  The name “aquamarine” is derived from two Latin words: aqua, meaning “water,” and marina, meaning “of the sea.” A breathtaking turquoise, aquamarine and diamond necklace from the 2015 Tiffany Blue Book Clarity Most faceted aquamarines are eye-clean. Some crystals might contain liquid inclusions, but clarity characteristics are few or absent in most finished gems. Stones with eye…

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Another great week of SOLD OUT General Public Silver Visit's and Training Courses took place recently at Assay Office Birmingham. The delegates even had a chance to have a go at hallmarking, as seen below. Don't forget if you would like to attend the VERY LAST General Public Silver Visits which take place on Monday 23rd March 2015 at 11am and 2pm, please follow the link below to secure your place via our brand new website. http://www.theassayoffice.co.uk/heritage-hub/book-a-silver-colle…