Aquamarine
Aquamarine, garnet, tourmaline, etc. are collectively referred to as colored gemstones. The color of aquamarine is sky blue to sea blue or greenish blue, and it is best to have a clear and flawless, strong brilliant blue to light blue.
Origin of aquamarine
Aquamarine is mainly produced in Brazil, Russia, Namibia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zimbabwe etc. A small amount is also made in India and Sri Lanka. The best known of these are the Brazilian Minas Gerais as well as Russia and China's Xinjiang.
Meanings of aquamarine
In ancient times, people found that aquamarine was as blue as sea water and gave it the properties of water. They believed that this beautiful gem came from the ocean and must be the essence of sea water. Since then, aquamarine and "water" have been inseparable.
The sailors used it to pray to the god of the sea to bless the safety of navigation and called it "the god of blessing". It is also considered the "birthstone of March", which symbolizes "calm and courage", "happiness and longevity". For those born in March, aquamarine jewelry can bring not only an extraordinary sense of beauty, but above all the protection and happiness that it can bring.
Legend of aquamarine
According to legend, a group of mermaids lives on the bottom of the turquoise blue sea. They usually use aquamarine as jewelry to dress up. Once they encounter a critical moment, they can gain the mysterious power to help themselves by exposing the gem to sunlight.
Aquamarine is also called "the stone of love". In ancient Greek mythology there is a wind god named Roland. He is handsome but humble. He later fell in love with a mortal woman. This was not allowed by the gods at that time. In order to remain true to his love, he saved no costs. Before Roland died, he asked Venus, the god of love, to seal his soul in aquamarine as the birthstone of the March birth and to bless people to find their love. Therefore, people in Mediterranean countries like to wear aquamarine so that they have a sweet love and can have a happy marriage.
