Aquaprase: A fresh start

Aquaprase is a brand-new gemstone that opens up a world of possibilities for designers and jewellers alike Its colour can be a deep lagoon turquoise in the blue-green spectrum At the moment, most jewellers are working with gemstones first discovered long before their births, such as rubies, sapphires, tourmalines, and turquoise.

One of the most distinct features of blue chalcedony is its colour Compared to those two, the colour of aquaprase is more pleasing to the eye and is already a favourite of those who have worked with it As for the components causing the colour, aquaprase is composed of minerals including chromium, nickel, and iron.

It contains far more minerals than its sisters-the colour in chrysocolla is caused by copper, and nickel gives chrysoprase its colour. . More