Aquamarine Lore

AQUAMARINE

HISTORY AND LORE

• Derived from the Latin phrase aqua marinus, meaning “water of the sea.”
• Believed to have calming properties that reduce stress and quiets the mind.
• Aquamarine is known for its delicate blue or blue-green color.
• When worn as an amulet, aquamarine was believed to bring relief of pain.
• Romans believed that aquamarine was sacred to Neptune, god of the sea, having fallen from the jewel boxes of the Sirens and washed onto the shore.
• Believed to ensure happiness and constancy in love.
• Ancient belief is that aquamarine comes from the treasure chest of mermaids.
• Said to be the source of power to soothsayers who called it “the magic mirror.”
• Aquamarine blue is a divine and eternal color, since it is, after all, the color of the skies.
• Considered to be an “all purpose” healing stone as it treats many different ailments.
• Believed to make its wearer friendlier, quicken the intellect and cure laziness.
• Aquamarine is believed to help quell anger and provide emotional balance.
• Wearing an aquamarine ring is said to give the power to see the truth.
• Shields the aura and gives peace.
• Roman legend states that aquamarine absorbs the atmosphere of young love.
• Supposedly, its powers are particularly strong when immersed in water.
• Aquamarine is most powerful as a meditation stone, as it brings great peace and serenity.
• This stone is attuned to the ocean and helps to get in touch with the nature spirits of the sea.
• When aquamarine is presented as a gift, it is said to be a true gift of knowledge, insight and personal motivation.
• In Medeival times, aquamarine was thought to re-awaken the love of married couples.
• Dreaming of aquamarine was thought to mean that pleasant social activity was on its way.
• Increases clairvoyance, intuition and psychic awareness.
• Legend states that if aquamarine is ground to powder, mixed in water and drank, it would prolong life.
• Relates to the heavens or all things reflected on the surface of the water.
• Said to have the power of revelation, helping one in search of lost or hidden things.
• Aquamarine is associated with faithfulness, courage and friendship.
• Believed that wearing aquamarine jewelry awakens understanding of ones inner self, physically and emotionally.
• Allows one to speak clearly and hold composure in difficult situations.
• A stone of natural justice, aquamarine utilizes compromise and negotiation.
• Aquamarine is a stone of empowerment for men and women alike.