Aquamarine belongs to the beryl gemstone family, with a more evenly distributed color than its relative the emerald. High-quality Aquamarine is usually free of inclusions and possesses a superior brilliance. Lower-grade Aquamarine tends to have many inclusions and numerous opaque areas. The more intense the color of this stone, the higher its value.
Aquamarine is a hard gemstone, (Mohs scale 7.5 - 8.0) which makes it an excellent choice for jewelry that will be worn frequently. However, be sure to store Aquamarine beads in a dark place, as they often become paler if left out in the sun. Also be aware that far too many blue topazes have been sold as Aquamarines (but not here!), as blue topaz is much cheaper.
Sources of Aquamarine include Brazil, India, Russia, Mozambique, Madagascar, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
From the light blue of the sky to the deep blue of the sea, Aquamarines shine over an extraordinarily beautiful range of mainly light blue colors. Aquamarine is a fascinatingly beautiful gemstone. Women the world over love it for its fine blue shades which can complement almost any skin or eye color, and creative gemstone designers are inspired by it as they are by hardly any other gem, which enables them to create new artistic cuts again and again
Aquamarine and Bloodstone are the birthstones of the month of March. This gemstone is further associated with the Christian Apostle Thomas.
Aquamarine and Aqua Aura are both gemstones related to Archangel Raguel. His name means Friend of God and he heals personal and professional relationships. His aura shows as pale blue.
Its light blue arouses feelings of sympathy, trust, harmony and friendship. Good feelings. Feelings which are based on mutuality and which prove their worth in lasting relationships. The blue of Aquamarine is a divine, eternal color, because it is the color of the sky. However, Aquamarine blue is also the color of water with its life-giving force. And Aquamarine really does seem to have captured the lucid blue of the oceans. No wonder, when you consider that according to the saga it originated in the treasure chest of fabulous mermaids, and has, since ancient times, been regarded as the sailors' lucky stone. Its name is derived from the Latin 'aqua' (water) and 'mare' (sea).
It is said that its strengths are developed to their best advantage when it is placed in water which is bathed in sunlight. However, it is surely better still to wear Aquamarine, since according to the old traditions this promises a happy marriage and is said to bring the woman who wears it joy and wealth into the bargain. An ideal gem, not only for loving and married couples.
Consequently, Aquamarine is said to protect from perils of the sea, including seasickness. It also is said to heal nerve pain, glandular problems, toothaches and disorders of the neck, jaw and throat.
Aquamarine is called a "Stone of Courage". It enhances ones innate abilities to always be prepared. It provides a shielding quality against 'Spiritual Pollutants' while emitting a gentle compassionate energy.
This stone is helpful in stimulating, activating and cleansing the throat chakra, facilitating communication of a higher quality than the mundane.
(Astrological Signs of Gemini, Pisces, & Aries)
Vibrates to the number 1
Aquamarine has been used in the treatment of swollen glands, improving vision and assists in the maintenance of the teeth and bone structures.
