What is the difference between Aquamarine and Blue Topaz?

Aquamarine and Blue Topaz are two blue gemstones that can look nearly identical! Learn the differences in colour, quality, hardness and price from a GIA gemologist. Shop Megan's Blue Topaz Jewellery Picks: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/54... Shop Megan's Aquamarine Jewellery Picks: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/41... In this Video You'll Learn: The differences between Blue Topaz versus Aquamarine Why is Aquamarine more expensive than Blue Topaz? What colours are Aquamarine and Blue Topaz? How can you tell the difference between Aquamarine and Blue Topaz gemstones? Is Aquamarine more rare than Blue Topaz? What other colours does Blue Topaz come in? What colours does Aquamarine come in? Are Aquamarine and Blue Topaz the same hardness? How to clean Blue Topaz jewellery What is Imperial Topaz? Is Blue Topaz a natural gemstone? Is Aquamarine a natural gemstone? Is Aquamarine a beryl? What mineral is Aquamarine? Where is Aquamarine mined? Where is Blue Topaz mined? Which gems are mined in Brazil? How does Topaz become blue? Is Aquamarine naturally blue? Is Blue Topaz naturally blue? How are Aquamarines treated? How is Blue Topaz treated? Can you wear an Aquamarine engagement ring? Can you wear a Blue Topaz engagement ring? How do Aquamarines grow? How do Topaz grow? What is gemstone irradiation? Is gemstone radiation safe? What gems are used in retro and mid-century jewellery? Is Aquamarine rare? Is Blue Topaz rare? What is better aquamarine or blue topaz? Why are Aquamarines and Blue Topaz emerald cut? Does Blue Topaz have cleavage? Can Blue Topaz and Aquamarine fade in UV light and heat? Is the colour of Blue Topaz stable? When was Blue Topaz treatment invented? What colour Topaz in the most popular and common in North America? Can topaz be pink? Can topaz be red? Can topaz be purple? Can topaz be orange? Can aquamarine be green? Can aquamarine be yellow? What is colourless Topaz? Learn more about gems and jewellery: https://www.winstongemsandjewellery.com/ Instagram: @winstongemsandjewellery #aquamarine #bluetopaz #bluetopazlondon #beryl #topazswissblue #topaz #topazring #aquamarinejewellery #aquamarinejewelry #aquamarinering #aquamarinecrystal #gemstones #colouredgemstones #coloredgems #jewels #jewellery #rings #jewelry #gemology #gemoloist #minerals #crystals #gems #gemstones #gemstonejewelry #bluegemstone #birthstone