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Aquamarine is a gemstone we all know and love. It is considered a mineral and is named after the Latin phrase aqua marina, or “water of the sea.”

This beautiful gem glows a delicate blue or turquoise coloring, hence the relation to sea water. It is also closely related in makeup to emerald. Technically, aquamarine is a transparent variety of beryl and is known to be found in yellow, pink and white varieties.

Aquamarine is the official birthstone of the month of March, as well as the gemstone associated with the 19^th wedding anniversary. During the Middle Ages the stone was believed to hold the magical abilities to cure poison. Anciently, sailors toted the crystals to ensure a safe journey and safe return home. Sailors also believed mermaid’s fins to be made of aquamarine. I’m not sure how they thought the mermaids could swim…perhaps this is where the “drunken sailor” in them came out.

We often feature pieces with aquamarines in our jewelry auctions here on Bidz.com. Check the auctions daily to find the perfect pieces to add to your jewelry collection.

You’ll notice that here on Bidz.com we have plenty of categories available for you to sift through while searching for the perfect pieces of jewelry to bid on.

One of the categories available is the necklaces category. In this category you will find…necklaces! Surprise!

The necklaces featured in our online auctions are both high quality and fashion jewelry. We have beautiful gold, silver and platinum pieces. Our necklaces often feature beautiful gems such as diamonds, sapphires and topaz.

We also carry fashion jewelry more suited for gifts for younger people. We carry beautiful pieces, many of which are the creations of high fashion names such as Versace and Charriol.

Check out what we have available in our necklaces category today. Good luck and happy bidding!

December is the biggest shopping month of the year. Aside from the extravaganza that occurs following Thanksgiving weekend, December kicks in with sales and promotions galore to support seasonal shopping habits.

Stepping into a department store, electronics store or toy store during the next few weeks is like stepping into a war zone, only the soldiers are mothers, grandmothers and the occasional man shoving their way to the season’s hottest gifts and showing no mercy to the passerby! It’s mano y mano—none of that three musketeers “all-for-one and one-for-all” business!

Of course some things need to be purchased in person. A gorgeous sweater, for example, must be tried on and touched to know the true quality and sizing. Luckily, though, the Internet provides us with plenty of great shopping opportunities from the comfort of our homes or offices (during a work break, naturally). Here at Bidz.com, we offer a gorgeous and ever-changing variety of fine jewelry and home décor items which are sure to please whomever you are shopping for. Keep an eye on our auctions and bid on the perfect pieces for your loved ones.

Happy bidding, happy shopping and happy holidays!