They believed that it promoted feelings of happiness, youthfulness, and stability, promising newlyweds a long-lasting and happy marriage. The Romans used aquamarine frequently in their jewelry as a wedding gift to their brides. Thus, this sophisticated blue stone will strike fancy of creative thinkers.Īquamarine makes it the perfect Pisces birthstone, reminding its wearers of the water-loving fish in which this zodiac is embodied. To make someone believe in themselves, give them present with Aquamarine gemstone.Īquamarine activates creative expression and enhances artistic skills. Crystal experts believe the stone of the sea enables us to access our deep inner wisdom and courage. The power of March's birthstone carries into personal development, as well. In this case, aquamarine jewelry can be a pleasant gift for your loved ones and friends. It embodies youthful vitality, purity, loyalty, hope, and truth. Aquamarines on the market today are usually faceted, but when cut as a cabochon, they may display a cat's eye effect known as asterism.Īs the first of the spring birthstones, the sea blue crystal represents transformation and rebirth. The most valuable aquamarines come from Brazil, but it is also mined in Kenya and Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Russia. The most prized color is a deep-blue aqua color. The name aquamarine comes from the Latin word “ aqua marina,” which means “sea water.” Because of the meaning and symbolism associated with the sea, blue stone radiates with the calming energy of the sea.Īquamarine ranges in color from an almost colorless pale blue to blue-green or teal. It is also the birth stone for the Zodiac sign of Scorpio. 1.05ct Aqua.The gemstone Aquamarineis the modern March birthstone. So if you choose to believe in the legends that surround aquamarine or choose to wear it to fight off different ailments of the body, it cannot be disputed that aquamarine is truly a beautiful and unique stone.ġ4kw Aquamarine&Diamond Pendant.12tdw SI1-2 GH. Aquamarine is said to help arthritis, eye inflammation, sore throat and varicose veins. Whether it is factual or a placebo effect, it doesn’t really matter so long as it helps the people who need it. The Greeks and Romans also knew aquamarine as the sailors gem as well, using it to ensure the safe and prosperous passage across many stormy seas. The healing powers of gems remains a controversial issue. Since the word aquamarine is a term for seawater in Latin it is no surprise that is has a long tradition of being a stone for those who spent much of their time at sea. According to Old Norse and Old Icelandic legend aquamarine originated in the treasure chest of mermaids, and has since been regarded as the ‘the sailors luck stone’. Like every gem stone in history there are cases of mythology and crystal healing powers associated with the gem and aquamarine is no different. Other areas where aquamarine is sourced is, Australia, Burma, China, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe, U.S.A, and most recently Karur, India has become one of the biggest suppliers of aquamarine. The leading producer of aquamarine is Brazil, with many mines spread throughout the country. It was mined and cut into many gems, a total weight of more than 100,000CT! Now that’s a big rock! The largest aquamarine stone ever found was 243lb and was found in Marambaya, Brazil in 1910. The largest cut aquamarine to be recorded is the ’Dom Pedro’, weighing in at 26kg that’s 57lbs! Bernd Munsteiner a gem stone designer cut it in Germany in 1992. The most valuable and desirable aquamarine is one that has a deeply saturated blue. It is no surprise that the word ‘Aquamarine’ comes from an old Latin expression, which means ‘seawater’. It has a beautiful glass-like luster and is most famous for its amazing sea-blue colors, which range from light to dark blue. Aquamarine is a very hard gemstone and rates at a 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.Īquamarine is a very clean gem, free of many visible impurities unlike it’s counter part emerald. Other gems in the beryl family include, Morganite, Golden Beryl, Green Beryl and Bixbite. The beryl family of minerals is most famous for the gem that has the rich green coloring, known as Emerald. Aquamarine is the blue to blue-green variety of the beryl family. Aquamarine is the official birthstone for the month of March.
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