INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT AQUAMARINE

Aquamarine is the birthstone for March; this gemstone is stunning and very popular in modern jewelry designs due to its beautiful aqua blue color. Named from the Latin for seawater, it is believed to protect sailors at sea and calm the waters.

Aquamarine Facts

Color: Aquamarine comes in many shades of blue, from a delicate pale sky blue to a vibrant turquoise like the deep ocean. Aquamarine is a type of beryl (emerald is a type of deep green mineral).

Appearance: More often, aquamarine is transparent, but it can also be opaque. It grows in hexagonal crystal formations; typical inclusions are fine hollow rods that sometimes reflect white light. When growth lines are present in greater numbers, a cat's eye effect or even a six-rayed star is possible.

Source: Aquamarine is most often found in Brazil, but can also be found in Mexico, the United States, Russia, Afghanistan, India, Nigeria, and Madagascar.

Mythology, healing & spiritual qualities of aquamarine
The aquamarine stone has many benefits besides just helping to boost one's self-confidence. The color of the stone is conducive to a sense of harmony and joy. It can bring the wearer energy and a sense of playfulness.

Aquamarine crystals are thought to help the wearer heal better and more holistically from emotional trauma by cooling temper and conflict.
Other benefits of wearing aquamarine include stress relief, helping suppressed emotions resurface, and instilling a sense of peace.

It has long been thought that when wearing aquamarine jewelry, one can reap the benefits of a clear mind, as well as a calm heart through difficult times.

Jewelry Designs

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