AQUAMARINE CRYSTAL

What is Aquamarine Crystal?

Aquamarine is a mesmerizing rock associated with spiritual cleansing. Also, known as popular blue gemstone.

Aquamarine is a true crystal that naturally forms hexagonal columns. The iron in aquamarine crystals give them their blue tone, and when they're heated, they can become even bluer.

The stone is viewed as one that can bring about happiness and protection to all who travel near water, over water or by water. It is also representative of clear communication straight from the heart.

Mermaid Stone

It’s no wonder that Aquamarine is associated with water, its calming blue hue is the colour of the sea, but also mirrors the colour of the sky. Given its colour and association with water, it comes as no surprise that Aquamarine’s name is derived from the Latin words, which mean “water of the sea”.

Aquamarine, the stone of the goddess of the sea. Said to protect sailors on their voyages when worn as a talisman as the light of the universe favoured it. Believed in ancient times to be the treasure of mermaids.

Emotional Healing Properties

This is a great stone to help a person get in touch with her spiritual side, and will resonate with people new to exploring spirituality or their higher self.

It is a stone of courage and invoke tolerance of others and overcomes judgmentalism, giving support to those overwhelmed by responsibility.

If you are inferior and are afraid to speak your mind, get yourself an Aquamarine. If you lack the will and assurance to perform arduous duties and tasks, and Aquamarine amulet can give you those. This stone relies on its extraordinary ability to amplify the positive energy within its bearer's body.

Physical Healing Properties

Aquamarine, often representing water, is an excellent detoxifier. This crystal helps in cleansing the body from harmful toxins. It has a firm connection with the Throat Chakra. As a result, its bearer gains an enhanced regenerative nature against throat-related illnesses such as sore throats, thyroid problems, and the likes.

Highly protective during pregnancy, it helps to guard both mother and baby from harm. Discourages miscarriage.

It regulates hormones and growth and boosts the immune system and alleviates overreactions, such as hay fever or allergies.

Using Aquamarine Crystal

You can meditate with an aquamarine crystal (or have one located on your meditation altar) to open yourself up to higher states of consciousness and spiritual awareness and to cultivate courage and inner strength.

Wearing jewellery of this crystal helps to protect one from any negative energies or influences.

Placing aquamarine stones in your home or workspace to create a positive and calming atmosphere. You can also carry aquamarine stones with you to benefit from their protective energy and increase courage.

Worth of Crystal

Fine Aquamarine crystals are rare and moderately priced to expensive. If not the valuable one, it is definitely a semi-precious crystal.

An aquamarine stone can be considered expensive if it is of a high quality. Factors that contribute to the quality of an aquamarine include its clarity, carat weight, and colour intensity. Generally, the clearer and more intense the colour of an aquamarine is, the higher its value. Additionally, larger stones tend to be more expensive due to their rarity.

History

Roman fishermen called the crystal “water of the sea” and used it as protection, for safe travel by boat, and for luck in catching fish.

The Romans believed that if the figure of a frog were carved on an aquamarine, it served to reconcile enemies and make them friends. Another Roman legend stated that the stone absorbs the atmosphere of young love. The Sumerians, Egyptians, and Hebrews also admired and valued aquamarine greatly. It was a symbol of happiness and everlasting youth.