Aquamarine, a light blue gemstone, sparkles like the shimmering of the deep blue ocean sea in the summertime. Aquamarine stone is all about the ocean. It’s one of the treasures buried in the mermaid’s chest. Yes, some people believe mermaids really do exist!

Sailors wore it to ward off dangers from the ocean. Sharks and shipwrecks were avoided when carrying this precious gem. Seasickness is washed away when wearing Aquamarine stone.

The next time you travel by sea, slip an aquamarine ring on your finger, to manage through turbulent tides, or wear the gemstone in a necklace, around your neck, or just carry the stone in your pocket. The myth is that aquamarine works better than Dramamine to manage seasickness.

Birthstone and Anniversary

March is the month of change. Out with the lions and in with the lamb, and aquamarine is the birthstone for the month of March. It’s the gemstone to transform turbulent tides into still waters.

 It’s also the gemstone for the 19th wedding anniversary.

The Color of Aquamarine Gemstones

The attraction of aquamarine lies in its crystal blue color. Naturally, it’s greenish-blue in color and adds a level of heat, and the stone turns a blueish color. This color is what makes aquamarine so popular in jewelry.

It’s a hard stone, which makes it very durable for daily wear. It is very common to see Aquamarine used as a center stone in cocktail rings. You can wear Aquamarine easily on a daily basis and not run the risk of chipping or breaking the stone. Not only is Aquamarine pretty, but it’s also durable.

Also read: Aquamarine Stone for Tranquility & Energy

Locations of Aquamarines Gemstones

Aquamarine was first discovered in Brazil. The next time you visit South America, you might discover some Aquamarine to take home, or you can visit a new or vintage jewelry store. That might be the easier way to find this beautiful gemstone.

Some of the largest gemstones of Aquamarine have been mined out of Russia. Aquamarine has been discovered in California. Of course, you can find some vintage pieces at Grandma’s Jewelry store, at bargain prices, because they have been preowned. You don’t have to fly all over the world to find it!

Is Aquamarine Valuable

Aquamarine is a valuable gemstone and it is expensive. As a rough estimate, you can expect to pay about 675.00 a carat for the Aquamarine gemstone, and finding a 2 to 3-carat Aquamarine gem can command 1500 to 2000.00. Finding vintage Aquamarine gemstones can save you quite a bit of money.

The Metaphysical

Tranquility and calming energy resonate from this gem. Aquamarine is about calm, peace, soothing the soul. When you seek relaxation and serenity, aquamarine is a great gemstone to wear.

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