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Monday 5 December 2011

Aquamarine Birthstones

Aquamarine Birthstone Facts

The shimmering mystic Aquamarine gem is the birthstone for the month of March. It is considered lucky for people from the Pisces zodiac sign (February 19 to March 20). Aquamarine is member of the Beryl family. Its color ranges from pale blue to bluish green or teal color. The most preferred color for an Aquamarine gem is a deep blue aqua color. It has a hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Moh’s scale. This is a hard gem and jewelry made from Aquamarines usually lasts long. This stone is associated with the Neptune planet. Aquamarine gemstone is connected with the 16th and 19th year of marriage. The name ‘Aquamarine’ comes from two Latin words meaning water and sea. In ancient days, soothsayers and fortune teller s used Aquamarine gems to make predictions about the future. The Aquamarine is symbolic of eternal youth, faithfulness, courage, hope and friendship.

The most beautiful and valuable Aquamarine gemstones are sourced from Brazil. They are also mined in Africa, Australia, United States, Kenya and Namibia. Aquamarine gems are usually pale blue, blue, greenish blue, or sea green in color. Aqua marine gemstones should be kept in dark place; the color fades in left in sun. This gemstone looks beautiful with both white and yellow gold and platinum. The Aquamarine gemstone can be faceted into various shapes such as pear, oval, round, heart, emerald and square cuts. The naturally beautiful Aquamarine gems will have excellent clarity and very few inclusions.

Aquamarine Birthstone Benefits

Aquamarine gemstone shows you what your spiritual path in life is. It enhances your intuitive power and telepathic communications. It increases your sensitivity to the movements in your environment. Overall it helps you to have a quiet, peaceful life. Earlier people believed that Aquamarines could overcome the effects of poison. Also, this gemstone is known to heal throat problems and all diseases of liver, spleen, kidney and heart. The Aqua-marine stone is well known for its power to heal eye problems and improve eyesight. The aquamarine gemstone is recommended for pirates, sailors and professionals working on the sea. It is used a lucky charm by sailors for protection while at sea. This gem helps you to concentrate better, improves mental clarity and focus. This March birthstone is popularly used during meditation sittings.

More natural and pure the blue color of the Aquamarine, higher will be its price. A well cut aquamarine gemstone will reflect maximum light. An Aquamarine’s carat and cut do not affect its price as much as its color. Aquamarines are generally treated to subdue the naturally green color present in them. The soothing blue color of Aquamarine promotes feelings of sympathy, trust, harmony and friendship. This stunning aqua stone makes you more tolerant and understanding. It brings peace in your life, creating an atmosphere of peace and serenity. It deals with all stress-related disorders. Aquamarine birthstone helps people suffering from insomnia to sleep well at night. It is also advisable to carry Aquamarine the March birthstone while traveling on sea if you suffer from sea sickness.


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