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The gem known as Aquamarine is among the most revered gemstones in the world. It creates a feeling of being in tune with nature, and evokes the colors of the sea and the sky. The mysteriously deep aquamarine blues often motivate in folks a feeling of love. Many jewelry designers are enthralled by the gem’s qualities.
Aquamarine, according to traditional legend, was found among the artifacts of mermaids. It’s always been regarded as a sailor’s good luck charm. Its name comes from the two Latin terms “aqua” meaning water and “mare” meaning sea. It is said to bring favor to a happy marriage to the one wearing it. Aquamarine’s powers develop best when the stone is immersed in sun-drenched water.
Aquamarine is the birthstone for the month of March. The zodiac sign Pisces is also assigned to this gem and it is also the gem to give for the 18th anniversary. Aquamarine represents eternity and life-giving properties since it is the color of both the sea and the sky. It’s sparkling tone and blue hues evoke feelings of sympathy, harmony and trust.
It belongs to the beryl gemstone family, the same as emerald. Aquamarines are normally clear though, unlike emeralds. It gets its color from iron and the amount found in the crystal determines the intensity of the color. The deeper the color, the greater the value of the stone is. The color ranges from an almost transparent blue to a deep sea blue.
It is found mostly in Brazil, especially in the Santa Maria Mine. Africa has also yielded some of the nicest aquamarine gemstones. Jewelry designers and gem cutters alike are fascinated with the quality and uniqueness of this stone. Designers often use aquamarine to create new designs in the demanding jewelry market. This gem can be cut into faceted shapes, beads, smooth cabochons or carvings.
As jewelry, aquamarines look best as a part of formal evening jewelry paired with Black Onyx, dark blue sapphire or black pearls. For a more casual grouping, use lighter wedding colors such as diamonds, pearls or quartz. It’s a sophisticated gemstone that looks good with almost any outfit and as earrings brings out the luster of blue or green eyes.
The semi-precious aquamarine gemstone is often incorporated into beautiful handmade modern jewelry around the world. It has many mythological, spiritual and etymological associations in history that gives it a nostalgic value as well as aesthetic value.
Aquamarine gemstones are admired for many of its fine qualities including its purity, its almost transparent color and its associations to healing properties. It is one of those rare gems that appeal to many ages, many ethnics and many professions. Add the beautiful blue gemstone to your collection today and see for yourself.
Tina McCarthy provides helpful tips about the perfect necklace, plus many other fine articles, at her aquamarine necklace guide [http://aquamarinenecklacehelp.com] website.
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