Aquamarine Gemstone is one of the most magnificent Gemstone with the tinge of the most elegant bluish green colour. This is one of the most renowned Gemstone worldwide with its charming appearance which is extremely pleasing to the eyes and because of its alleviating powers and an indulging positive feeling. In the literal sense, Aquamarine means ‘sea water’ and it got its name from the Latin word ‘Aqua’ means ‘water’ and ‘marinus’ means ‘of the sea’ quite explainable of its name. The major colour variants that the stone exhibits is the shades of blue like, pale blue, blue, bluish green and deeper blue shades and actually looks like a beautiful calm sea. A notable factor about Aquamarine Gemstone is that this gemstone can be heat treated, therefore if this gemstone appears to be a perfect blue without any tinge of green colour, it is probably because it has been heat treated. Hence, the main thing that we have to look for is the greenish shade while purchasing the natural and genuine Aquamarine stone or Aquamarine Gem. Special care needs to be taken when one is purchasing the Tumbled Aquamarine as the heat procedure eliminates the greenish substance. The Aquamarine Gem possess a soothing, sympathetic and tender energy that helps in emotional and ethereal alleviating and is also one of the striking features of the Aquamarine stone. The Hindi term for Aquamarine Gemstone is Beruj Stone.
The mineral Beryl, a silicate of Beryllium and Aluminium is from where the Aquamarine Gemstone is derived and formed and this chemical composition is also a part of the aquamarine name. Another very popular Gemstone from the Beryl group of Gems is Emerald, the original Aquamarine gemstone being the second popular. The hue of colours or the shade of the Aquamarine Gemstone is decided according to the amount of iron (ferrous ions or ferric) present in the beryl. The Genuine, original, raw Aquamarine birthstone or Aquamarine Gemstones are sometimes humongous in size and those that are largest of their kind and ever discovered aquamarine raw stone have weighed almost hundreds of kilograms. Granite rocks and Pegmatite which are actually coarser crystalline granites are the rocks in which the Aquamarine Gemstones are majorly found. The raw Aquamarine or the Aquamarine gemstones are quite coarser on the surface and is hard and resilient measuring about 7.5 to 8 Moh and as per the texture it can be opaque to transparent. The value of the Aquamarine Gemstone rises depending upon its clarity and crystalline features. Another interesting factor about the Aquamarine Gemstone is that it turns to white when too much exposed to the sun from its original blue colour.
The Thymus Chakra is the Chakra that is associated with the Aquamarine Gemstone and its crucial for the wellbeing of this particular chakra. Wearing the Gemstone or carrying it with one’s self can remove the problems that are attached with the Thymus Chakra. It will eliminate all the stress that has accumulated on this Chakra ensuring its smooth functioning. It brings about stability and removes any kind of bad attitude or pride that a person carries thereby promoting compassion. It boosts the immune system and also has other health benefits, it inculcates a sense of forgiveness and brings about empathy and love for others. A change in a person’s overall mannerism and attitude leads to an innate divine progress and an ethereal mental broadening. The Thymus Chakra also known as the high heart Chakra is associated with the rejuvenation of the inner self and promotes the overall well being of a person. A smooth functioning Thymus Chakra promotes love, compassion, generosity, soulfulness, a sense of fulfilment and the power to forgive. The Aura of a person with an open Thymus Chakra is so full of serenity that such a person often thinks of passing his divine qualities of love, gratitude and forgiveness to others as well through their own good actions and accomplishments. The Aquamarine Gemstone contains the power of curing throat diseases and also other problems related to the Respiratory system. The Planet Neptune is the planet that is associated with the Aquamarine Gemstone.
The Aquamarine Gemstone has a charming and alluring look and also there are numerous folklores that are associated with this Gemstone. It was said that these mesmerizing Gemstones were said to have found in the treasure boxes or chests of the sea mermaids. The Romans and the Greeks had a strong belief in their times that if the sailors of the sea wore this gemstone than it served as a fortune charm for them throughout their journey so that they can have a safe sail even when the sea was rough. The pulverized form of the Aquamarine Gemstone was used as a remedial cure for eye and throat diseases in the earlier times. The Romans, of the medieval times also believed that Aquamarine Gemstone promotes a blissful marriage and love between couples. It increases fondness for one’s spouse. The Aquamarine Gemstone is a representation of fidelity. Even today the Aquamarine Gemstone is used as a calming stone and makes the most astounding and mesmerizing wedding rings or engagement rings. The Aquamarine Gemstone makes one of the most unique looking jewelleries and the crystals can not only be adorned as rings but also as pendants or a bracelet. It is also claimed that it reduces fights and quarrels between couples and promotes love and togetherness.
THE ORIGIN OF AQUAMARINE GEMSTONES
There are numerous countries that yield the Raw and original Aquamarine gemstone but it is majorly produced by Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Pakistan, USA, India, Brazil, Russia, Columbia, Nigeria, Kenya etc. The most authentic quality and the most expensive Aquamarine Gemstone is the Brazilian Aquamarine. There are numerous variations of Aquamarine Gemstone that has been excavated from Madagascar and also from Brazil. Another place where the Aquamarine Gemstone is found in plenty is Mt. Antero in Colorado while there are new mines of these Gemstones that in the recent times have been discovered in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
AQUAMARINE MARCH BIRTHSTONE
The month of March is associated with the Aquamarine birthstone month. The Aquamarine birthstone has been a fortune charm for those who are born in the month of March and is majorly worn by them because of its miraculous properties. The appealing and attractive look of the Aquamarine Gemstone enables it to make a very authentic piece of jewellery and can be adorned as a solitaire ring, as pendant, studded in necklaces as statement earrings and can also be worn as a bracelet as well. It provides quite an aesthetic look and also is considered as a lucky charm for those who are born in the month of March.
The Aquamarine Gemstone has been used in the making of jewellery not recently but from time immemorial. As far as jewellery making is concerned, the Aquamarine Gemstone has always been a jeweller’s pet and first choice. The Aquamarine Gemstone has certain characteristics because of which it is quite simple to cut it and it displays remarkable brilliance. The most popular and which is valued highly is the emerald cut aquamarine stone, especially when sold studded in a piece of jewellery. The Aquamarine Gemstone has got such a remarkable colour that it can easily be amalgamated with other coloured Gemstone to make it look like a stunning piece of jewellery. There is a lot of effort involved in refining a raw piece of Aquamarine, carefully cutting it and polishing it into various shapes and sizes and then turning it into an Aquamarine Gemstone. The Aquamarine Gemstone makes stunning statement jewellery and looks even more authentic when worn as a pendant, Aquamarine crystal pendants and Natural Aquamarine pendants. An Aquamarine Gemstone bracelet is a class in itself and can be worn as Aquamarine bracelet, Aquamarine stone bracelet, Aquamarine crystal bracelet and the silver embedded Aquamarine bracelet which is the most popularly known among all. Women also fashion the Aquamarine Gemstone by getting it studded in their necklaces which makes the most authentic pieces of jewellery. These necklaces come in a variety of designs which makes it worth wearing on special occasions as well. The Aquamarine stone necklace, the Aquamarine crystal necklaces are available in both the pendant variety of necklace as well as the bead variety of necklace as well as other varied new designs. Another form of wearing the Aquamarine Gemstone which solves both spiritual and aesthetic purpose is wearing the gemstone as earrings whether worn as Aquamarine stud earrings and Aquamarine drop earrings or the most famous Aquamarine birthstone range of earrings. The Aquamarine Gemstone is brilliant looking and very carefully crafted precious gemstones, hence it is sometimes worn as engagement or wedding rings, with Aquamarine stones and crystals. It looks rare, beautiful and gives a very unique crystalline look. The Aquamarine birthstone ring is the most famous Aquamarine wedding or engagement ring. As far as choosing the most beautiful ring is concerned, a customer generally prefers the most famous Emerald cut Aquamarine Gemstone for this purpose because of its extremely admirable and unique crafted qualities. Another most preferable and sought after Aquamarine Gemstone ring is the Green Aquamarine Gemstone in which the greenish tint is comparatively more and looks aesthetic. In order to increase the greenish colour the Beryl stone is heat treated, therefore the Green Beryl Stone that is the Emerald Gemstone is extremely valuable and is not easily affordable by everyone.
The raw and natural Aquamarine Gemstone which has not undergone through any process of heat, polish or other synthetic processes is ought to have more intensive effect and activated energy than the ones that have been artificially treated. Therefore, it is preferably worn as a ring or pendant. The raw Aquamarine stones have unique alleviating properties and have the potentiality to heal when worn.
The Blue colour Topaz and the Aquamarine Gemstone looks very identical and can easily be confused for the other. Nonetheless, there is a striking difference between the Aquamarine Gemstone and the blue topaz, as per the healing properties are concerned but one of the most important difference is that the Aquamarine is much highly valued than Blue Topaz even if they are of the equal size.
The unique and mesmerizing colour of the Aquamarine gemstone or the Aquamarine birthstone can so flexibly be fitted with any other Gemstone jewellery and the combination looks stunning as well. It is because of the unique colour that it gives designers a privilege to combine it with any metal or gemstone in jewellery making. If used in combination with other gemstones the value of it increases among buyers worldwide. Some widely acclaimed Aquamarine Gemstone combination are- Aquamarine and Topaz, Aquamarine and Ruby, Aquamarine Bloodstone etc. The most popular Aquamarine Gemstones jewellery are the brands Swarovski Aquamarine, Tiffany Aquamarine and they are widely acclaimed for their achieved perfection in their work in terms of the cut, brilliancy and the exotic designs they exhibit and is a must visit for those who are jewellery obsessed.
Since the Aquamarine Gemstone is high in value it is merchandized in all the types that it is available that is Aquamarine Tumbled Stone, Aquamarine loose stone, Aquamarine coarse stone and the finely polished and brilliantly cut Aquamarine gem which is the first choice for studding in jewelleries. The Aquamarine alleviators or those who use Aquamarine for healing or the Reiki healers use the Tumbled Aquamarine or the Aquamarine Tumbled stones to attain the powers of alleviating and for curing the blocked chakras as well. As per experts, buying the Aquamarine loose stone is much preferable because in its original form it is easier to judge whether the Gemstone is original and genuine or not and whether we are getting value for our money, but once the stone is refined and polished it is very difficult to make out the reality or genuineness of the stone and whether it is formally treated with any process or not. Moreover, buying a loose stone gives you the freedom of getting it cut, polished and refined by your own choice and you can make whichever design and piece of jewellery you want to make out of it.
AQUAMARINE GEMTONE ALLEVIATING POWERS AND EFFECTS
Since the primitive times, Aquamarine Gemstones is known for its alleviating powers and stands as one of the most significant features of Aquamarine till date. The Aquamarine Gemstones that are organically full of alleviating and healing energies naturally and cures the wearer of this precious and magnificent gemstone cognitively, emotionally and physically and instils in him deep spiritual meaning are the Raw Aquamarine, Tumbled Aquamarine, Aquamarine loose, Aquamarine Gem and Moss Aquamarine. The Aquamarine powers are elevated when one chooses to wear the Aquamarine either in the form of a ring, pendant or a bracelet or even if one carries the Aquamarine Gemstone with himself. It gives the most surreal and aesthetic look if worn as a crystalline pendant, as a studded bracelet or a solitaire ring. The numerous alleviating effects of the Aquamarine Gemstone can be extremely beneficial for the overall well being of a person.
- Aquamarine Gemstone enhances the eloquence of a person and helps him to get rid of the fear and hesitation he has in communicating with others. It helps one in expressing himself clearly and also be able to communicate his feelings. It inculcates a sense of confidence and plays a major role in stabilizing and stimulating the Thymus Chakra and ensures its smooth functioning and heal a person from within.
- Since the Aquamarine Gem or the Moss Aquamarine is deeply associated with the sea, one can wear it to solve any kind of issue related with the sea. It was used by sailors as a fortunate charm, and even today used by many people who are journeying across the sea or travelling in flights to cover long routes. On the other hand, the tumbled Aquamarine helps in overcoming the fear of water, increases the confidence of swimming and hence should be carries by anyone who frequently associates himself with water due to profession or for learning a new sport.
- A very unique feature of the stone is that it inculcates the habit of let go in people. Letting go things that are not meant for him, or may harm him or is not for his good.
- The Aquamarine gemstone is a Gemstone that helps in getting rid of fearfulness and gives the bravery to face all kinds of situations in life.
- The Aquamarine brings in a sense of calmness in the wearer and his overall behaviour. It helps maintain the equilibrium between the inner and outer personality of a person. If the Aquamarine is worn somewhere close to the skin it proves to be very helpful in the smooth circulation of energy throughout the body. Wearing the natural Moonstone is beneficial in retaining the body’s physical and emotional stability.
- Aquamarine Gemstone proves to be extremely beneficial in having a control on one’s temperament, restlessness and anxiety.
- Just like the serenity of the sight of flowing water the Aquamarine Gemstone or the Moss Gemstone brings about a soothing calmness and harmony within one’s self and also peace to the mind.
- Meditating on raw Aquamarine also proves to be extremely beneficial as it helps a person realize his true self and takes him closer to spirituality in turn providing intellectuality of the highest order.
- The Aquamarine Gemstone enhances understanding and removes the communication gap between people, the presence of which hampers relationships, especially between couples.
- Aquamarine Gemstone influences and attracts two persons who are capable of loving each other truly and promotes harmony and love between them so that they meet their happily ever after moment.
- The Aquamarine Gemstone is symbolic of faithfulness and makes for an amazing engagement ring or wedding ring as they are beautiful and extremely appealing. It also keeps the trivial issues or things that become the reason for a quarrel or fight at bay.
- Aquamarine Gemstone helps tremendously in the physical aspect as well as it helps in healing and curing most of the diseases that is related to the throat, the respiratory system or the neck. In this case wearing an Aquamarine stone or Aquamarine crystal pendant is highly suggestible.
- The soothing and cooling effect of the Aquamarine tumbled stone helps tremendously in treating eczema, inflammation, psoriasis and hives. It is also helpful in treating various skin diseases.
- The healers who take up the task of healing others by stimulating their alleviating energies also derive high benefits from the birthstone Aquamarine Gemstone. They derive spiritual knowledge and help others to heal.
- There is a certain clarification and focus that the wearer of the Aquamarine Gemstone attains regarding self as well as others and hence is able to give out a correct judgement on things.
WHERE TO PURCHASE AQUAMARINE GEMSTONE
An Aquamarine Gemstone is available in a good crystal shop or a jewellery shop. The latest trend is the online purchase of the Aquamarine gemstone.
Shaligram Shala has a range of unheated and original Aquamarine Gemstones that have not undergone any kind of artificial treatment and are available in various sizes with brilliant cuts and can be used by one in either making of Aquamarine Ring, Aquamarine pendant or Aquamarine Earrings etc. We have an array of beautiful collections available online that gives several choice options to our valuable customers.
HOW TO CARE FOR AQUAMARINE GEMSTONE
It is but natural that a prolonged wearing of the Aquamarine gemstone can lead to its exhaustion due to absorbing negative energies, in such cases, the stone or the ring can be detoxified by keeping it dipped in water overnight and also one can make use of incense or fragrance such as sage.
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