
Aquamarine is known as the stone of eternal youth and happiness. It represents truth, trust and letting go, and its soothing, crisp icy blues are said to quiet the mind and calm the soul. The birthstone for March and the perfect stone for water babies, aquamarine is connected withΒ the exhilaration and relaxation of the sea. π
Handmade Aquamarine Jewellery
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How and where isΒ aquamarine formed?Β
Sparkling blue likeΒ the ocean, it's easy to see whereΒ aquamarine getsΒ its name: aqua marinus meaning 'water of the sea'.
It is aΒ typeΒ of beryl which is a hard, clear mineral, formedΒ when magma under the earth's crust interacts with mineral rich rocks called pegmatites. Its different varietiesΒ are formed when trace elements such as chromium, iron or manganese are present. Aquamarine owes its blue hues toΒ minute quantities of iron being trapped within the beryl crystals as they grow.Β With theseΒ cool blue shades of the sea it's almost hard to believe that aquamarineΒ originates fromΒ such intense heat!
Aquamarine is found all over the world withΒ the majority sourced fromΒ Brazil.Β
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Tiny Aquamarine Teardrop Necklace
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Aquamarine benefits and uses
Known as the stone of eternal youth and happiness, aquamarine symbolises the natural soothing and remarkable spirit of the sea. Itβs calming energies are believed to reduce stress and quiet the mind, offering support when you are feeling overwhelmed and helping you to relax.Β
Aquamarine is a lovely stone to use when meditating as it is thought to encourage high states of consciousness and spiritual awareness. It is also said to enhance intuition and clairvoyance.Β
Associated with the throat chakraΒ aquamarine isΒ believed toΒ give youΒ the courageΒ to speakΒ your truth, and help you toΒ overcome fears ofΒ speaking in public.Β It isΒ also be usedΒ toΒ encourage self-expression and to clear confusion.
EmulatingΒ calm waters and blue skies, aquamarine is thought to offer protection for those travelling by, near or over the sea, andΒ help to alleviate fear of the water. Since ancient times it has been used as a talisman by sailors who believed that it was a gift from the mermaids to keep them safe.
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Raw Blue Aquamarine Crystal Dangle Drop Earrings
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Our handmade aquamarine jewellery is the perfect gift for loved ones born this month, and anyone who feels a connection to the ocean. Popular with brides celebrating a beach wedding, it also makes a great gift for bridesmaids to wear on the special day and as a reminder of the magic of the sea. Donβt forget Aquamarine is also the traditional gemstone for celebrating 19th wedding anniversaries
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Smooth Blue Aquamarine Natural Point Crystal Necklace
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