MARCH Birthstone - Aquamarine
Calming * Tranquility * Courage * Clarity * Harmony
Aquamarine's name comes from the Latin words for "water" and "sea" and it was said to calm waves and keep sailors safe at sea. March's birthstone was also thought to enhance the happiness of marriages. The best gems combine high clarity with limpid transparency and blue to slightly greenish blue hues. Like many beryls, aquamarine forms large crystals suitable for sizable fashioned gems and carvings.
Aquamarine History
The first documented use of an aquamarine gemstone is by the Greeks, around the time period 480 to 300 BC. It has been very popular since the seventeenth century. Aquamarine amulets were worn by ancient sailors to render them fearless and protect them from the wrath of the oceans, especially if the stone was engraved with the Poseidon chariot.
Aquamarine Powers
Aquamarine is supposed to bring good fortune and harmony to the wearer. The eternal blue of the aquamarine is supposed to bring good luck to married couples by strengthening the ties of marriage. Wearing this stone ensures a long lasting relationship because it evokes feelings of trust and harmony.
- Brings luck in new ventures and ensure financial success and safe travels
- Protects the wearer against infidelity and deceit
- Sharpens mental clarity and improves memory
Location ... Location ... Location
Brazil, Afghanistan, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria,
Pakistan, Russia, Tanzania, and Zambia
