As you can see from the above list of names, Princess Aquamarine had slightly different identities in different countries. But the standout name from the selection - the one that really doesn't fit - is 'Serena' the name used in North America.

As most countries went with the theme of gemstones, this will be the last time I will refer to her by her American name :) Majority rules.

Princess Aquamarine, Prickles and Cheery

The main difference between Aquamarine's releases in North America and the UK, as mentioned on the main Princess page, is the attendant. In the North American release, she came with Cheery, a pink bloblet with a purple crown, who you probably wouldn't want to argue with.

Princess Aquamarine's Accessories and Packaging.

Aside the attendant, accessory differences stand out most clearly with the hat, which was pinkish purple with yellow ribbons in the UK, and aqua with pink ribbons in North America. Though these colour schemes feature on other pony hats in the set in the respective countries, they are not always a direct match because the patterning can be different.

As mentioned on the main Princess page, accessories can be inconsistent, and this may be in part because this set continued over two years. The accessories listed at the top of the page are based on proven Mint in Box ponies, but Lady Guinevere's survey of Princess Ponies indicates some variation in what each pony came with. If trying to match up your childhood ponies to the accessories you have, please do check it out and see whether yours is an exception rather than the rule.

As far as I know, Aquamarine was sold with a puffy sticker through till 1988, although puffy stickers were withdrawn at the end of 1987. Although not common on the second hand market, they are easier to come by than those belonging to Mountain Boys or Movie Stars, suggesting they could have overrun this time limit. The stickers omitted the title of Princess, and just used the gemstone name.

Princess Aquamarine was sold in box in the UK, in North America, probably in the Netherlands, Nordic Countries, and in Italy. She was sold on card in Germany and France. Each packaging style met the conventions of the original year of release.

There is also a known variant of Aquamarine which was possibly sold in the UK and definitely available in Germany, probably in 1988, with the Pat. Pend removed from hooves and a non-fading bubblegum pink hair colour.

The Princess Pony's UK box featured the curled y on the rainbow logo, even though the release extended into 1987 - the packaging was not updated. The box design featured Dream Castle in the clouds, and a grassy meadow with a path. Pearl and Amethyst were pictured in the clouds, while the four earth ponies were shown on the grass. The example shown below is from Princess Pearl.

An additional variation on Princess Aquamarine was sold in German speaking countries sometime around 1988 or 1989. She was most likely sold on card, and had a more lavender pink hair colour instead of fading pink.