Saturday, November 16, 2013

Gem of the Week: Aquamarine

Aquamarine
Aquamarine gemstone is a variety of mineral beryl. This gemstone assists in connecting with the ocean of awareness and creativity. Your mind and body is filled with deep relaxation, while heightening your awareness of the truth at every level of existence. Its youthful essence renews your spirit and nourishes you from a wellspring of spiritual energy. Aquamarine can assist in understanding difficult situations from a love-filled viewpoint. Color: Clear Light Blue, Blue-Green
                        
Aquamarine is the birthstone color for March. It’s name comes from the Latin for “water of the sea”. Aquamarine is part of the Beryl mineral group that contains other gems such as Emerald.
According to legend Aquamarine comes from the treasure chests of beautiful mermaids, making this stone lucky for sailors. These legends go back to the Ancient Greeks and Romans who believed that Aquamarine would ensure safe passage and even prevent seasickness. In the Middle Ages, Aquamarine was believed to reflect the cosmos in it’s facets.

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