History of Famous Jewels and Collections: Re: Aquamarines

Oh Mike, I never heard of this story of the theft of jewels from the late DoW and at times you do have to take these things with a pinch of salt, not to dismiss or discount it or anything but at times these articles can be fabricated. As for Aquamarines, these stones are still very popular and sought after and I have found to be very expensive the bluer/ greener they are. They are reported to be a type of beryl related to emeralds, sapphires and I think rubies only different beryl's of sort.

Regards,

Dave.

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Some time ago I read an article on the theft of the Duchess of Windsor's jewels in the UK.

The Duke was well known for providing his wife with jewels of the finest quality. Among the items stolen were several pieces of Aquamarine jewellery.

I am wondering as the Duke only gave his wife the best have Aquamarines gone slightly out of fashion much in the same way as way as Amethysts? I am comparing now to the 1930's / 1940's.

ta Mike