Aquamarine is also an ideal gem for married couples as it has a soothing effect, assisting them as they work out their differences and insuring a long and happy marriage. Aquamarine can re-awaken love in long-married couples and bring the woman who wears it joy and wealth. It also aids in the making of new friendships for its light blue colour arouses feelings of sympathy, trust and harmony.
As a healing stone, it can be an effective treatment for anxiety, depression and grief. Aquamarine relieves cough, works against nerve pain, glandular problems, toothache, and disorders of the neck, jaw and throat. It strengthens liver and kidneys and diminishes problems with eyes, ears and stomach. Since early times, aquamarine has been believed to endow the wearer with foresight, courage, and happiness and it is said
Aquamarine (along with Bloodstone) is the birth stone for March. It is the Zodiac sign of Scorpio as well as the Planetary Stone of Pisces. It is also the gemstone for the 19th Wedding Anniversary.
Where is aquamarine mined? Aquamarine is mined in Brazil, Russia, Sri Lanka, the United States, and several
countries in Africa. Madagascar is said to produce the finest quality gems. They are sometimes heated to make their color more prominent, but the more highly valued gems do not need to be.
What should one look for when buying aquamarine? Fortunately, aquamarine is flattering to most skin tones.First, you'll want to decide what sort of jewelry you want. Earrings, a ring, that's up to you. Then, choose one that you like the color of! It doesn't matter what's more valuable, it matters that you like what you'll be wearing (or that the person you're buying for will, anyway). Often, yellow gold will make the color of the stone look washed out, so you may want to take a look at white gold jewelry. Once you've chosen something, then you can haggle with the seller and see what you can do about getting a great price for your latest jewelry purchase. While aquamarine is not as expensive as sapphire, ruby, or emerald, it's also a more expensive stone then peridot, some topazes, and amethyst.
How should aquamarine be cared for? Aquamarine isn't a terribly sensitive gemstone, but use either jewelry cleaner or a mild dish detergent in warm water to clean it. Soak for no more than 10 minutes, and if needed use a soft-bristled toothbrush to scrub it a bit. For rings, try to get under the stone to make it looks its best. Bringing your jewelry regularly to a jeweler to be checked and professionally cleaned is a good idea as well. Most stores will do this for you for free.
What sort of mythology surrounds aquamarine? Most of the legends and myths surrounding aquamarine are centered on the sea. It's said to be a mermaid's treasure, and to be imbued with the power to keep sailors safe at sea. It was also said to be calming, protect from sea sickness, and to grow in power when submersed in water.