Derived
from the Roman word "Aqua," meaning water, and "mare,"
meaning sea, Aquamarine does indeed resemble the color of seawater. The ancient
Romans believed that the Aquamarine was sacred to Neptune, the god of the sea, and
early sailors wore aquamarine talismans, engraved with the likeness of Neptune,
as protection against dangers at sea.
Aquamarine is one of our most popular and
best-known gemstones used in jewellery, and distinguishes itself by many good qualities. The majority of
Aquamarines, unlike other gemstones, are flawless. Aquamarine is a member of
the beryl family. It varies in color from clear to vibrantly colored gemstones
such as the Emerald. The color of
aquamarine, however, is usually more even than that of the emerald.
It
is a relatively abundant gem, the largest deposits being in Brazil, but other
sources of Aquamarine are in China, India, Australia, Africa, and the United
States.
A
gift of Aquamarine symbolizes both safety and security, especially within long
standing relationships. Some people even say that the Aquamarine
reawakens love in a tired marriage, so if you want to bring back that spark in
your partner's eyes, you might consider this gem as an anniversary gift!
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