Aquamarine Jewellery

The Treasure of Mermaids

Aquamarine is a beryllium aluminium silicate . It is named after the Latin for water `aqua` and sea `marina  due to its marine blue colour. The hues of Aquamarine range from a pale blue to a vivid deep blue. 

Aquamarines are found in rocks called pegmatites. As magma inside the Earth  cooled and solidified water was trapped in some of the cavities.  Eventually the chemicals dissolved in these water pockets grew to form crystals. Originally discovered in 1792 in Siberia , however the main producer now is Brazil. 

It was known as the Treasure of the Mermaids and was worn by seafarers to keep them safe and also to prevent sea sickness. It is a calming , soothing stone, said to bring happiness and longer lasting youth! It was also said to have a positive effect on relationships when worn by couples. 

Birthstone for Pisces and Aries.