In the language of gemstones, aquamarine properties represent happiness, hope and everlasting youth. In ancient times, aquamarine was thought to protect those at sea. It was believed to make sailors fearless and safe from adversaries on the open waters. As far back as 480 BC, aquamarine was considered to be the treasure of the mermaids because its ability to protect increased when immersed in water.
Today, aquamarine is still thought to bring protection to those at sea and is a popular gift among ocean travelers. On land, it is believed to have soothing effects on couples, helping them to work through their differences and ensure a long and happy marriage. That power makes it an excellent stone to give on anniversaries.
It is also considered to be the stone of courage and preparedness and is believed to help maintain balance and order. Aquamarine is often used as a "good luck" stone, thought to bring feelings of peace, love, joy and happiness to those who wear it. There is an energizing quality to aquamarine that provides harmony and balance. If you dream of aquamarine, it is said that you will make new friends, and wearing earrings of aquamarine is thought to bring love and affection into your life.
Traditionally, aquamarine is also the birthstone for March and is associated with the zodiac sign of Pisces. It is also thought to be a stone for Aquarius, Libra, Gemini and Aries.
Chakras are considered focal points of energy that connect to various physical, emotional and spiritual parts of a person. Each chakra is said to affect specific organs, moods and life situations. Wearing chakra bracelets provides an easy and fashionable way to keep healing stones near you, helping to amplify their energetic effects all day long. Aquamarine is linked to the throat chakra. Wearing an aquamarine chakra bracelet is believed by some to promote emotional healing, foster open communication and boost confidence to express truth with kindness.
Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) - Teal or Light Blue
Aquamarine is a beryl—a relatively rare silicate mineral found in igneous and metamorphic rocks around the world—and a blue-green sister to the deep-green emerald . Other beryl stones include morganite (pink), heliodor (yellow/yellow-green), goshenite (colorless) and maxixe* (deep blue). Aquamarine gems are frequently less included or fractured than emeralds, making larger stones easier to find.
*Maxixe is pronounced "mashish."
Color and clarity are key to the value of gemstone aquamarine (with low grade beryl often refined into the metal beryllium). Color is a defining aspect of this gemstone, which is why most aquamarines are heat-treated to remove yellow tones and enhance the bright blue hues in this stone.
The natural blue and green colors of aquamarine come from ferrous iron and metallic ions. Aquamarine gemstones are found in a number of exotic places, including Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Pakistan and Mozambique, and the most brilliant blue varieties of the gemstones available today come from Brazil.
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