AQUAMARINE

Aquamarine derives its name from the Latin phrase “water of the sea”. It belongs to the same mineral family as the Emerald. This is the stone of the sea and the stone of the mystic. It exists in many shades from pale blue to sky blue and bluish-green shade. The deeper the color of the aquamarine the higher is its value. The most prized color is the deep-blue aqua color.

Aquamarine gemstone has many historical stories to tell and many meanings attached to it. This stone has a very soothing energy and was considered to be a lucky stone for the sea travelers for protection and prosperous journey.

The Sumerians, Egyptians and Hebrews held the stone as a symbol of happiness and everlasting youth. In the East, it is held as the stone of the Seer and Mystic, a gemstone that imparts purity to the wearer. It is also a symbol of peace.

The Romans believed that when blessed and worn, this gemstone joins in love, and does great things. It was the traditional gift between bride and groom after marriage, because it was said to absorb that passion. So it is a life-long lover’s stone. Aquamarine jewelry is a popular gift for 16th and 19th wedding anniversaries.