MARCH: AQUAMARINE

March Birthstone: Aquamarine

March’s birthstone, the awesomely azure Aquamarine, is a gemstone that instantly conjures visions of desert islands and coruscatingly clear ocean waters.  Mesmerising in its tranquil blue tones, Aquamarine belongs to the Beryl family — a distinguished mineral group that also includes Emerald (green), Morganite (pink) and Heliodor (golden yellow).  Its serene colour and crystalline clarity have long associated Aquamarine with calm seas, clear thinking and effortless elegance, making it one of the most enchantingly chic gemstones of spring.. 

Healing Properties:

Aquamarine is celebrated as the stone of courage and purportedly it also sharpens one’s intellect whilst calming the mind and inspiring confidence!!  An amulet of awesomeness and exquisite beauty that sparks joy and happiness!!  AND if legend is to be believed, perhaps even a whisper of eternal youth!  Yup!!  We are definitely so having some of that!! 

Potted History & Magical Myths:

The name Aquamarine derives from the Latin aqua (water) and marina (sea), a fitting title for this bewitching blue variety of Beryl.  Apparently across the ancient world, Aquamarine was revered as a talisman of protection: ancient Indian cultures crafted it into amulets, Egyptians wore it for safeguarding powers, whilst the Greeks and Romans gifted Aquamarines to sailors to ensure safe and prosperous passage across unpredictable seas.  In a quid pro quo, legend has it that if the sailors threw their Aquamarines overboard the Mermaids would catch them and keep them in their treasure troves and in return calm stormy waters and appease the gods.  Think we all need to go scuba diving for these beauties!!

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