Aquamarine: magical and healing properties of the stone, who is suitable for it, zodiac signs

History and origin

A gift from the ruler of the deep sea, Poseidon, aquamarine was taken with them by sailors in Rome and Greece for protection from storms. Ancient craftsmen carved stone figures of mythical characters, rulers and gods.

Aquamarine

The mineral, reminiscent of a warm tropical sea or cloudless sky, is accompanied by legends:

• The first stone was discovered by sailors who pulled out a treasure chest belonging to a mermaid. The hostess was not angry, but became their patroness.
• The stone is associated with the planet Neptune and the month of March, when the sky resembles pastel.

It is present in the tiara of Pope Julius ll, the 30-centimeter scepter with aquamarine of the ruler of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth Stanislav is kept in the Armory Chamber of the Moscow Kremlin. This stone was appreciated by the great Faberge: in one of the Easter eggs, a stone plate imitates the surface of the sea. The artifact was commissioned by Emperor Alexander lll.

Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain owns an aquamarine parure (that is, a set of jewelry with a stone). A 200-gram Indian stone adorns the British crown.

The name of the gem was invented by the sage of Ancient Rome Pliny the Elder: aqua marina translated from Latin - sea water.

The most valuable specimens were considered to be the color of greenish-transparent water. The peak of popularity of the mineral occurred in the Art Deco era (early 20th century). Jewelers softened the icy transparency and laconic severity with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds or black onyx. Gems are found in pegmatites, which are part of coarse-grained granites.

Aquamarine for Gemini

Aquamarine Gemini is considered a fairly acceptable combination. Half of the representatives of this sign are fussy and talkative, while the other half, on the contrary, is more reasonable and stable. Therefore, the mineral affects them differently. It helps to expand the vision of the world around us, while at the same time the tendency to engage in empty conversations and discussions, which interferes with the resolution of important matters.

However, with the help of aquamarine jewelry, Geminis are able to find the thinnest line between what they need and want, and what needs to be done. The disadvantage of the gem is that it does not smooth out the negativity in the character of Gemini, but, on the contrary, enhances it.

Physicochemical characteristics

Aquamarine is a jewelry variety of beryl. The main characteristic is the color from blue to greenish. Iron creates green stones, brown stones are obtained if there are many cavities and they are filled with liquid.

Natural crystal is a hexagonal prism or columnar specimens.

Unique properties of aquamarine:

• unusually large crystals;
• combination of hardness, fragility and lightness;
• bicolor, which appears when the viewing angle changes.

The color of specimens from different deposits is not the same.

Aquamarine for Capricorn

Aquamarine Capricorn is an excellent combination. The mineral helps Capricorns in all areas, improves the personal, business, and spiritual life of representatives of this sign.

• Relaxation in love allows Capricorns not to make excessive claims to their partner and not to make harsh assessments.
• Makes emotions calm and adequate.
• Gives the ability to work well in a team.
• Facilitates contact between him and his subordinates, colleagues, superiors, maintaining the harmony of the inner world.

Promotes the spiritual growth that Capricorn strives for. The mineral emphasizes the best qualities and character traits in a person. In this case, an important component is self-education, self-education and the discovery of talent.

Place of extraction

The world's number one supplier is Brazil. Most aquamarine deposits are concentrated in the states of Minas Gerais, Bahia, and Espirito Santo. Giant specimens are found here, the largest of which was discovered at the beginning of the 20th century. From a 105 kg block they obtained 220 thousand carats of jewelry material. Before this, the “Jaketo” gem (18 kg, 30 thousand carats) was found.

In 1917, blue sapphire stones were discovered. They called aquamarines maxis - in honor of the mine. But the bright sun destroyed the color: the crystals turned yellow and red.

Russia has large deposits of aquamarine in the Urals and Transbaikalia. The first specimens were found here in the 17th century. Notable examples: Transbaikal stone weighing 82 kg, specimens up to 20 cm from the Ilmen Mountains, Altai 15 x 60 cm.

Aquamarine is mined in Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Australia, USA, Ukraine, and India. Africa is rich in raw materials (South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique).

Types of Aquamarine

Crystal purity and lightness determined the popularity of Aquamarine. The turquoise shade of the stone fascinates and attracts attention. However, the palette of the mineral is quite extensive: from rich blue, green, blue, to sapphire blue. But, unfortunately, the longer the mineral is exposed to the sun, the faster it loses its original color. Another distinctive feature of the stone is the combination of hardness with lightness and fragility.

Ural and Transbaikal gems are of particular value. They are characterized by a dark blue color. Brazilian minerals, which are popularly called “maxix aquamarines,” are also valued. The mineral received this name in honor of the Maxix mine, where they are mined.

Varieties and colors

Experts have classified the following aquamarine colors:

• blue - Transbaikal, Ural;

  
  Blue aquamarine

• green - South Ural;

  
  Green aquamarine

• blue - from South America.

  
  Blue aquamarine

There are specimens with asterism or a “cat’s eye” effect. Maxis aquamarine has become a world-famous variety of stone.

Aquamarine for Aries

People born under the sign of Aries prefer to wear jewelry made from other stones. But this does not mean that the mineral is not suitable for them. Aries does not use aquamarine because it does not need the help of the stone, finding energy to achieve its goals on its own.

However, the gem is desirable and attractive for the fair half of Aries, who like its aesthetically attractive appearance, as well as the ability to endow its owners with prudence and spirituality. Blue-eyed representatives of this sign prefer blue aquamarine, which makes their eyes bottomless, like deep lakes.

Medicinal properties

With its color alone, aquamarine gives optimism and hope for recovery. Shamans and healers use it almost everywhere.

The properties of any aquamarine stone make it a powerful natural biostimulator. It is better to wear it on the body, closer to the areas being healed.

Areas of “responsibility” of aquamarine:

• joints, veins (helps with arthritis, as a preventive measure for varicose veins) - bracelet;
• allergies (eliminates itching, hives, eczema);
• eyes - earrings;
• breathing (treats ARVI, cough, nasal congestion) - pendant;
• thyroid gland - beads;
• spasms - decoration on the solar plexus;
• heart - green stone;
• skin (relieves itching, relieves rashes) - ring.

The mineral normalizes the body’s water balance, mental state, strengthens the immune system, removes waste and toxins, soothes headaches, heals the stomach and liver. Helps get rid of addiction to drugs, alcohol or tobacco.

Aquamarine beads
To sleep soundly and peacefully, you can contemplate the pebble for 15–20 minutes before going to bed or take a bath.
For a bath, immerse the gem in hot water for half an hour, then add hot water, take out the stone, and enjoy for 15 minutes. The whole body will become healthier.

Applications of aquamarine

This noble stone is not used in industry. As before, the stone is actively used in the production of jewelry, and the mineral can be either the only precious stone in the jewelry or can be part of an ensemble of other minerals.

Several centuries ago, the gem was actively used to decorate the crowns of monarchs and kings, as well as in the production of lenses for glasses.

Aquamarine is not produced artificially, since this is not economically justified.

The stone is widely used for magical purposes. It is used to determine the presence of damage to a person or the evil eye. If the surface became covered with cracks or lost its bright natural shine, this indicated that the person was subject to negative influence.

Aquamarine allows you to find out a person’s mood: if a person is in a good mood, then the mineral retains a pure blue color. If a person is in a bad or sad mood, the stone turns dark green.

An amulet with aquamarine will be an excellent talisman for anyone whose activities are related to water. The stone protects its owner from troubles and troubles not only on water, but also on land, protecting him from the evil glances of ill-wishers.

Aquamarine - help in love

Since ancient times, people believed that Aquamarine is a symbol of love and fidelity. An amulet made from this mineral promises its owner a happy family life.

In love relationships, the stone helps restore the union, bring back the departed other half, reconcile spouses and simply close people.

The aura of the gemstone creates a peaceful atmosphere in the house, in which completely different personalities can easily get along.

It is customary to give rings with a gem to lovers who are at a distance. They support feelings and do not let them fade away, even if people are 1000 km away from each other.

Aquamarine and money

Aquamarine gives its owner the gift of eloquence and courage. This mineral is associated with the throat chakra, and therefore it is ideal for people who have dedicated their lives to teaching.

The owner of the stone receives another power as a gift - the power of persuasion, which is important for people working in trade and whose earnings directly depend on the number of sales.

The crystal helps resolve any controversial and conflict situations: its owner will be able to calmly and clearly convey his thoughts to everyone. And during negotiations, the stone helps to reach a compromise and gives its owner self-confidence.

Aquamarine does not tolerate deception and lies. Therefore, a person should think about the morality of his actions if he wears this crystal.

Aquamarine and health

Ancient healers believed in the special power of the stone, and therefore used Aquamarine to treat many diseases. It helped cure diseases of the liver, stomach and skin, attacks of seasickness, the nervous system, improved vision and relieved toothache.

The gem has a positive effect on a person’s sleep, helps to say goodbye to bad habits and fears. And lithotherapists note the positive effect of the stone on the thyroid gland. It normalizes a person's hormonal levels.

The crystal helps get rid of acute infectious diseases and is closely associated with the respiratory organs. For example, the stone can cure a cough and clear the sinuses. The mineral also helps reduce high body temperature and also helps heal a sore throat.

The stone copes well with allergies, such as urticaria, eczema and redness of the skin. Additionally, it is used in the treatment of herpes zoster.

Tibetan and Mongolian medicine widely uses the mineral in the treatment of the nervous system. The gem helps relieve nervous tension, strengthens spirit and prudence, relieves irritation and anger, and relieves fears.

If you apply Aquamarine daily for 20-25 minutes on your eyes, you can improve your vision. And in the solar plexus area, the stone removes internal spasms.

The green crystal is recommended for use by older people to treat the heart. But bluish-tinged stones help strengthen the immune system and replenish the water balance in the body.

Magic properties

Magical properties of natural aquamarine:

• helps to recognize lies (clouding of the stone means that they are trying to deceive the owner);
• harmonizes emotions, neutralizes phobias, this is a godsend for shy or reserved people, teenagers;
• The stone has special significance for a woman: it strengthens relationships with a man, protects the family hearth, even if people have opposing interests; eliminates disharmony in the sexual sphere;
• this is a symbol of friendship and fidelity: a ring or other little thing with a stone is given to the person leaving so that feelings do not cool down;
• resolves conflicts, so lawyers wear an aquamarine ring to court hearings;
• protects against storms, relieves hydrophobia or seasickness, helps learn to swim;
• The stone is suitable for meditation or awakening paranormal abilities.

The main meaning of the stone in amulets or talismans is to protect the owner from extremes in behavior or decision-making.

Aquamarine will teach you to see the essence of things and believe in yourself.

• If a person intends to lie to someone, it is better for him to refuse the product with the stone, otherwise nothing will work out.
• Aquamarine with the silhouette of a frog or lizard will make even a pathological lazy person hardworking.
• If you point the crystal to the north and contemplate it closely, you can see a guardian angel.

Aquamarine bracelet
To protect against external negativity such as the evil eye or damage, greenish aquamarine is better suited. But you can't wear it all the time. The more transparent and paler the stone, the safer it is. He will also cut off unnecessary or tiresome connections.

The colors of natural aquamarine change according to the weather or the mood of the owner:

• sunny weather and the same mood of the owner - a clear blue mineral;
• before bad weather or when a person is nervous, the stone turns green;
• if the owner has grief or great sadness, it becomes cloudy.

The sorcerers of the Middle Ages believed that the magic of the stone could protect the owner from poisons. It was worn by “big” people as amulets.

Aquamarine for Virgo

Virgo considers aquamarine to be an interesting gem, possessing mental, spiritual energy that is close and understandable to representatives of this sign. Mineral:

• Strengthens and supports Virgos, removing excessive criticism from their character.
• Strengthens all positive character traits: kindness, emotional feelings towards people and situations.
• Promotes balance of feelings and mind.
• Relieves diseases of the throat, liver, and stomach.

Green aquamarine of bright and rich tones makes Virgo eloquent and judicious. Promotes the emergence of true love and a sense of devotion, bestows beauty and happiness.

Who is suitable according to their zodiac sign?

Astrologers agree that this is the stone of Scorpio. Suitable for Aquarius horoscope (will help on the love front). It will save Gemini from internal torment, and protect Libra from danger. Pisces will learn to say “no” at least sometimes.

Aquamarine makes a person of any zodiac sign tell the truth. The gem is ruled by the Moon, which is why its second name is “aquamarine moonstone”.

(“+++” – fits perfectly, “+” – can be worn, “-” – is strictly contraindicated)

Aquamarine for Sagittarius

Sagittarius is a fire sign, and is closer to other fire signs than aquamarine. However, Sagittarius does not like to wear transparent aquamarine as jewelry. People of this sign outwardly have flexibility of character, quickly establish contacts, are energetic and clearly see their goal. Therefore, aquamarine is of little benefit to them.

The gem only gives Sagittarius softness and sincerity, teaches subtle sensitivity, and this is very important in order to strengthen the love and family life of representatives of this sign. Green aquamarine has more power for Sagittarius than stones of other colors, so to strengthen family relationships it is best to purchase a stone of this color.

Where is it used?

Aquamarine is a second level gemstone. Its area of ​​application is jewelry making and decorative and applied arts.

Jewelry

The gem is wear-resistant and is used to make a full range of jewelry in different price segments. Looks best in a brooch or pendant. It is processed in steps or with wedges (if it is a rectangle or oval), but more often with an emerald cut.

Aquamarine products in precious settings are seen in the collections of first-line fashion brands: Elie Saab, Gucci, Emilio Pucci, Nina Ricci - and simpler brands. Any jewelry with it is the embodiment of grace, sophistication and taste.

Bracelet with aquamarine

The color range from soft blue to greenish or dark blue allows you to combine the stone with a white, yellow or other frame. Jewelry is suitable for girls and mature ladies. Men's assortment - rings, cufflinks, tie clips in muted tones. Precious sea stones look perfect on blue-eyed beauties and macho men.

Decor

Marine-themed souvenirs, figurines, and vases are made from aquamarine. Fish, dolphins, and other sea creatures look elegant and cute.

Once upon a time, lenses for glasses were made from a light variety of the mineral. Today, such exotic items are made to order. More often, cut stones are used for premium-segment eyeglass frames, clutches or handbags.

Price

The price of aquamarine depends on the density of color, size and composition: $11–100 per gram of rough stone and from $10 per carat of cut stone.

Intense blue large crystals are popular in jewelry production. A pure 10-carat specimen costs $2,500 (approximately 150,000 in rubles), that is, $250 per carat. Collectible pieces are even more expensive. Sometimes blue aquamarine is obtained by calcining light-colored specimens.

Aquamarine cushion cut

Cut blue stones larger than three carats are valued. Cracks or inclusions reduce the cost by 60–70%.

For aquamarine, size is taken into account, not weight: the density of the stones is different. They increase the cost of inclusion in the form of chrysanthemums, snowflakes, and stars.

Aquamarine for Scorpio

Scorpio considers aquamarine to be a very interesting and attractive stone. Scorpios' creativity and strength are aimed at controlling passions. Transparent aquamarine helps in smoothing out their passions, will help them not to succumb to depressive influences, and will occupy representatives of this sign with more important matters and interests than the strong emotions to which they are subject.

Jewelry with aquamarine:

• Promote the development of creative potential;
• Help the wise use of knowledge and power at home and at work;
• Make love stable;
• They bestow peace of mind on the soul by suppressing crazy passions.

How to spot a fake

Synthetic aquamarine exists, but its production process is expensive and not in demand on the market. It is easier to grow an artificial blue spinel crystal. Instead of aquamarine, they offer colored glass or other natural gems.

The sample can be easily verified for authenticity, taking into account the description and characteristics of natural aquamarine:

• the color is bright blue or greenish-blue, sometimes with a yellowish tint;
• structure without bubbles, dark inclusions or adhesions, needle-like rain effect, whitish snowflake inclusions, stars, chrysanthemums are welcome; size does not affect the transparency of aquamarine: large specimens are clear;
• property of pleochroism: when turned at an angle, a natural stone changes shade;
• in the hands the natural mineral heats up slowly, rapid heating means glass or plastic.

Aquamarine looks like the light sapphire, spinel or topaz with which it is confused.

Aquamarine can be distinguished from these crystals by heating the sample to 410–500 °C. The aquamarine will turn deep blue.

Flat-cut aquamarine exhibits a silvery sheen at an angle, reminiscent of a chrysanthemum. Irradiated pink or colorless beryl can become sapphire or dark blue. But this method can only be checked in a laboratory.

Aquamarine for Leo

Aquamarine Leo is a rather rare but very useful combination. Representatives of this sign are fixated on themselves and their problems, they do not care about the problems of other people. Therefore, Leos do not feel joy and freedom. With the help of aquamarine, it becomes easier for Leo to find like-minded people to communicate with.

However, not every Leo likes this life turn. With the help of the mineral, friendship is enhanced, leading to intellectual, but not cordial communication. The stone makes Leo thoughtful, calm, and balanced. Representatives of this sign prefer blue aquamarine, the jewelry with which is the most expensive.

How to wear and care

Aquamarine is hard but very fragile. In order for it to remain beautiful, healing and magical, you need to be careful.

Rosary with aquamarine

Rules of care

Caring for aquamarine is simple:

• Store jewelry in a tightly closed box, away from the sun; separately from other jewelry so that the gem does not get scratched.
• Clean with a soft brush in warm water and soap. Dry with a soft cloth.

To enhance the magical properties of the stone, it must be washed regularly with running water. The energy negative neutralizes salt: cover the decoration or stone with it for a day (infrequently), after which it is thoroughly rinsed.

How to wear jewelry

Aquamarine is aesthetically pleasing in gold and silver, but a silver setting enhances the healing properties of the mineral.

In bright sunshine, the stone quickly becomes cloudy, opaque, and earthy-brown, which is why aquamarine jewelry is not worn on the beach or a summer walk. Artificial lighting is harmless.

• Wearing a talisman or amulet for a long time provokes unmotivated melancholy. This is signaled by a change in the shade of the stone. If it turns green, it is better to send the jewelry to rest in the box. The lighter the stone, the longer you can wear it.
• Aquamarine jewelry goes well with light, light clothing.
• The ring is worn on the index finger to climb the career ladder faster. A ring on the ring finger will strengthen family relationships.
• Jewelry often contains a diamond. Together, this gemstone and aquamarine are said to symbolize eternity.

Ring with aquamarine
To prevent the stones from cracking or scratching, jewelry should be worn carefully. Especially rings, bracelets, rings and cufflinks.

How does Aquamarine feel in silver and gold?

Any metal is suitable as a frame for Aquamarine.

But the crystal shows itself best in silver. After all, the shine of the metal is very similar to moonlight, and in combination with a blue gem it can become a powerful conductor. Such jewelry has memory and is able to preserve the emotional side of its owner for a long time. Any negative energy coming from outside is redistributed due to silver.

Aquamarine and silver actively influence a person’s soul, his subconscious, forcing him to dive into himself.

A crystal with gold, but white, shows its magical properties well. Such jewelry will serve as a good amulet and fill a person with positive energy. In combination with white gold, aquamarine actively exhibits its healing properties and helps get rid of a number of health problems.

To enhance the impact of the stone, the jewelry should be worn as close to the body as possible.

What stones does it go with?

When selecting jewelry with different gems, they are guided by friendliness, hostility of the elements, planets, and compatibility of horoscopes of zodiac signs. Aquamarines do not antagonize with stones of the elements of Water, Earth and the owners born under the auspices of these same elements. By wearing incorrectly selected minerals, a person becomes involved in the energetic competition of stones, which negatively affects health, love relationships, and career.

Compatibility table of aquamarine with other gems:

Combination of aquamarine and pearls in a necklace

It is not advisable to wear aquamarine with emeralds, diamonds, and topazes. Obsidian and amber are neutral to beryl. Blue aquamarine can be combined with gems of any color except black, yellow, and orange. Greenish beryls do not tolerate the proximity of red minerals.

Healing Possibilities

Alternative medicine (lithotherapy) believes that the healing properties of aquamarine stone lie in the following effects on the body:

• reduction of pain due to dental, joint, and muscle pain;
• relieving eye strain, eye pressure, restoring visual acuity;
• elimination of edema, urinary retention;
• treatment of dermatitis;
• normalization of thyroid function;
• stopping further spread of herpes;
• reduction of symptoms of allergic reactions;
• fight inflammation, reduce fever;
• prevention of acute respiratory infections, ARVI;
• restoration of respiratory tract functions;
• acceleration of metabolism;
• strengthening the immune system;
• protection against damage to the liver and stomach;
• assistance in the fight against alcohol and drug addiction, smoking.

In addition to medicinal properties that strengthen physical health, aquamarine has the ability to stabilize psycho-emotional states, cope with the effects of stress, and insomnia.

Compatibility with other stones

Aquamarine is a stone of Water. Belonging to the elements makes it compatible with other aquatic minerals:

• Pearl;
• Topaz;
• Coral;
• Opal;
• Selenite;
• Euclase;
• Heliotrope;
• Moon rock;
• Alexandrite.

With Fire stones (Grossular, Pyrope, Diamond, Ruby) a process of mutual destruction occurs. The combination with Air minerals (sapphire, amethyst, citrine and rose quartz) is also unsuccessful due to the creation of uncomfortable vibrations.

Application area

Aquamarine is beautiful and widely used in jewelry. Moreover, it is popular with both women and men. The stone is used in:

• Fashionistas and fashionistas;
• Mages;
• Esoterics;
• Clairvoyants;
• Yogis during meditation.

The stone is highly prized for its blue color, which reflects beautifully in the light of a lit flame. The precious mineral is transparent and does not show inclusions to the naked eye. If you look at aquamarine under a magnifying glass, you can see that its transparency is maintained.

Products with aquamarine

The natural mineral aquamarine is used by jewelers to create jewelry. When stones are subjected to heat treatment, peculiar gas bubbles are formed inside.

The following inclusions are especially appreciated and increase the cost:

• chrysanthemums;
• snowflakes;
• stars.

According to many jewelers, the aquamarine stone will not spoil the jewelry, but, on the contrary, will give it sophistication and sophistication.

This crystal is present in famous brands:

• Gucci;
• Nina Ricci;
• Emilio Pucci et al.

Fashionable frames and jewelry cost incredible amounts of money, but you can still find jewelry at the best prices.

These include:

• pendants;
• earrings (silver and gold);
• pendants;
• necklace;
• beads

“Sea Stone” suits any eye color and all kinds of outfits. It emphasizes the girl’s image, and she can safely go out and become part of the evening look.

How to check the authenticity of a stone?

There are several verification options:

1. Color. A real stone has a bright blue or greenish-blue color. There are greenish and yellowish shades - it all depends on where the stone was found.
2. Presence of natural inclusions. Depends on its hardness, density and refraction. Some crystals contain whitish inclusions in the form of snowflakes, stars, and chrysanthemums. If there are any, all doubts are gone – this is a real aquamarine.
3. Natural stone is transparent and shiny.
4. The stone should have a slight fracture.
5. Stones such as topaz, tourmaline and sapphire can imitate aquamarine. Only when heated can one say for sure whether a natural gem is a fake or not.
6. Blue spinel. It is quite often found on sale and very accurately imitates a gem. A jeweler or consultant can easily distinguish a real stone from a fake, but a buyer is unlikely to do so. Therefore, in such cases you should contact specialists.

Place of Birth

The geography of distribution of transparent and translucent beryl is wide. The main suppliers of stones are Brazil, Russia, Mozambique. In Europe, aquamarine is mined in Norway, Ireland, and Ukraine (Volyn). Regularly shaped, light-colored minerals are found in smaller quantities in South and South-West Asia (India, Pakistan, Afghanistan). Burma, China, and Argentina are rich in silicate deposits. Vietnam supplies the international market with aquamarines of intense blue color, which do not differ in quality, as they contain cracks.

At the beginning of the 18th century, people specially trained in mining discovered deposits of pure blue beryl on Sherlova Mountain in Transbaikalia. The deposit has been exhausted, but production has been moved to neighboring areas, where semi-precious stones of light blue and yellowish hues are found in small quantities at shallow depths.

In industrial quantities, aquamarine occurs in the Ilmen Mountains in the Urals. The deposit was discovered 2 centuries after Transbaikal. The peculiarity of Ural stones is their rich blue color and the absence of defects. Blue beryl is found in the Krasnoyarsk Territory (Birulinskoye deposit), large stones are mined in Tuva. Chukotka, Altai, Irkutsk region are promising regions with aquamarine deposits.

How to care for stone

The physics of aquamarine is a combination of hardness and brittleness, so it is difficult to scratch, but easy to crack with a sharp mechanical impact. Storing, wearing and cleaning jewelry with stones should be carried out carefully:

• Store in a soft personal box.
• When wearing, do not hit or drop.
• When washing, use a soft brush, a weak soap solution and a soft, dry cloth for wiping.
• Do not expose the stone to chemicals.
• It is necessary to protect the blue gem from temperature changes and the sun, from which it loses its color.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF AQUAMARINE

Aquamarine is considered a precious stone and is very popular among jewelers.

The name of the mineral is derived from the phrase “aqua marina”, which translated from Latin means “sea water”.

Full of precious coolness and sea depth, this noble gem is described in many legends. Its history is almost as ancient as the first civilizations.

In ancient times, it was revered along with emeralds and diamonds due to its unusual sea green color. Jewelry with stones was considered endowed with healing and magical powers.

The meaning of stone among different peoples

The ancient Greeks believed that this gem was a gift from Poseidon himself, frozen sea water. For travelers, aquamarine meant a successful end to the journey. The sailors of Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece took the stone with them, considering it a talisman of good luck.

Blue aquamarine

Later, during the times of great geographical discoveries, Portuguese and Spanish sailors revered this mineral. The romantic French considered aquamarine a symbol of true and pure love and endowed it with the ability to return cooled feelings.

Blue beryl was also idolized by the ancient Sumerians, who lived more than 4 thousand years ago. According to their beliefs, the stone gave its owners happiness, longevity and prolonged youth.

Color varieties

Some believe that aquamarine only comes in blue. The color range of the mineral ranges from soft blue shades to completely transparent.

The palette of the mineral is influenced by the amount of iron in its composition, so the color of aquamarine often depends on the deposit.

Where is the mineral mined:

• blue aquamarine is characteristic of the mines in South America;
• the sapphire-blue mineral is mined in deposits in Brazil, the Urals and Transbaikalia;
• green stones are found in the Urals.

Sapphire blue aquamarine

In addition, there are amber, dark, and purple shades of aquamarine, but they are less valuable. There is also a matte lunar variety of the gem.

The big disadvantage of the mineral is its extreme instability to sunlight.

Even with short-term exposure to sunlight, it becomes cloudy and loses color.

Composition and physical properties

Aquamarine is a second-order gemstone and is one of the varieties of beryl. Its main distinguishing feature is two-color - when the angle of light reflection changes, the stone changes color. It has high hardness, but at the same time it is quite fragile and light.

Green aquamarine

Gem crystals look like long hexagonal prisms and are characterized by a regular shape. It may also contain various impurities: rutile, pyrite, ilmenite.

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It is the study of impurities in minerals that helps distinguish natural stone from fakes, such as aquamarine quartz.

The color of the mineral in most cases is uniform, but samples with yellow inclusions are also mined. Their size varies greatly. Large crystals of good quality are often found in nature, especially popular with jewelers.

Aquamarine differs from semi-precious stones in its relatively high cost and popularity in jewelry making.

How is it formed and where is it mined?

The gem is mined from the thickness of granite pegmatites. The stone is not rare; it can be found all over the planet.

The largest deposits of the mineral are located in South America, Russia and Madagascar. In Russia, it is mined in Siberia, Transbaikalia and the Ural Mountains.

Mines in Brazil

Brazil is considered the largest supplier of the gem - about half of the world's volume is mined here. In this country, stones of a rare deep blue color are found and the largest gem-quality crystal was found - more than 110 kg.

In addition, aquamarine is found in many other countries: Australia, India, Ukraine, Namibia, Tanzania and Sri Lanka.

Aquamarine care

Aquamarine is considered the stone of eternal youth, and to maintain this purest natural crystal, it is necessary to properly care for it.

This requires:

1. keep it away from sunlight;
2. if absolutely necessary, wash with running water and keep clean;
3. use a specially designated toothbrush to clean the edges of the stone;
4. keep the jewelry in trusted salt to remove negative energy (this should be done for 24 hours and extremely rarely, then rinse it with running water and flush the salt down the toilet).

Decorations and price

The average price of aquamarine on the stock exchange per carat is $60-250. It is influenced by the size of the stone, cut, color. Emerald, step-cut specimens of 5 carats and above are quickly sold. Cracks, foreign inclusions, and greenish tints reduce the cost by half or more. The most popular minerals are rich blue in color from 10 carats. Beryls weighing less than three carats are not valued, since they are colorless, despite the fact that the mineral is blue in deposits.

Magicians and lithotherapists advise purchasing aquamarine jewelry in jewelry stores, and not in pawn shops or second-hand. The stone must accumulate the energy of one owner.

Blue beryl jewelry is worn as a set or individually. The cost of products depends on the weight, clarity of the stone, and cut. Aquamarine does not look good in yellow gold. A suitable setting for the mineral is platinum, silver, white gold. Jewelry with sea-colored stones is presented in the retail chain for every taste and financial opportunity. Designer, factory-made products are offered in the form of women's rings, men's rings, bracelets, and pendants. A separate line includes jewelry with artificial aquamarines, the cost of which is several times lower.

Pisces First Stone: Moonstone

Pisces women's birthstones: Moonstone and Aquamarine

When talking about which stone is suitable for Pisces, we should first of all mention selenite, also known as moonstone. This is feldspar, which acquired its name due to its pale color. It comes in several colors: silver-white, bluish-silver, lilac, blue and milky, and there are minerals with a cat's eye effect.

Selenite is known to be a great help in love affairs. It gives real and deep feelings, is able to attract love and relieve loneliness. If you wear a ring with a moonstone on your left hand, its owner will become more resilient to stressful situations, tolerant and merciful. When such a ring is worn on the right hand, the talisman promotes calm and relaxation.

With the help of moonstone, Pisces gains creative inspiration and reveals talents that were previously hidden. Moonstone improves perseverance and concentration, so it is recommended for hyperactive children. The talisman promotes the development of intuition and penetrates the subconscious. Mineralogy specialists believe that the effect of the stone does not appear immediately, but after several years.

Medicinal properties

Bearers of the stone do not suffer from insomnia and unconscious fears. For people with epilepsy, it can help relieve seizures. Moonstone promotes good functioning of the genitourinary system, softens the negative influence of the Moon, thanks to this it is a talisman stone for Pisces women and men

The main area of ​​application of moonstone is considered to be the treatment of mental disorders. The mineral perfectly restores and supports the nervous system, copes with very serious diseases, which include dropsy, epilepsy, asthma, paralysis, and blood poisoning.

Selenite can stop the course of inflammatory processes, saves from liver diseases and improves the functioning of the digestive system. They say that during childbirth, the stone will be an assistant for a Pisces woman, making it easier and making it fleeting. It also helps to balance the hormonal process in the female body and restores reproductive function.

Magic properties

Moonstone is a favorite tool for rituals among mystics and magicians.

This mineral is able to cleanse and calm the energy of the owner. To look into the future, psychics meditate while holding the lunar amulet in their mouth. The mineral will relieve nightmares and protect against negative magical entities; it will show prophetic dreams if placed in bed under the pillow.

A talisman stone for a Pisces woman helps to find happiness in personal relationships. Men become more susceptible to the charm of its bearer. The gem stimulates interest in life, helps to relive feelings that have long been forgotten, and makes one look younger in body and soul. It brings peace of mind to its owner, relieves the consequences of stressful situations, prevents stress over small things, allows you to approach any problems more simply, gives positivity, peace and happiness.

The stone has the greatest power during the waxing moon, and during the full moon its energy reaches its peak. To charge selenite and increase its strength, you need to place the stone in the light of a moonbeam for some time.

It is believed that this mineral loves communication, so you need to thank it for its help, consult with it, pay attention and show your affection. There is a belief that if a person has a cherished desire, he needs to wait for a moonlit night, take the stone in his left hand, stand in a beam of moonlight and tell the talisman about his desire. After this, selenite will make every effort to make your dream come true.

Moonstone has a beneficial effect on Pisces, especially those who suffer from their explosive nature. Its cold shine helps you feel peace and tranquility. It also makes it possible to concentrate and promotes logical analysis. A talisman is necessary in situations where a decision needs to be made instantly. Such an amulet has a calming effect and relieves the owner from excessive self-confidence, a tendency to do bad things and anger.

He is able to connect his owner with events from the past with invisible threads. This is why historians and archaeologists prefer a talisman made from this stone.

Moonstone can improve family relationships and restore love relationships. To do this, you just need to carry the talisman with you, preferably in the form of a brooch. The mineral places greater emphasis on platonic love, understanding between family members and mutual respect. A personal talisman made from this stone helps to achieve a compromise in any dispute and helps to get rid of selfish aspirations.

It will be a good mascot for lonely Pisces; its mysterious glow can attract love. The properties of selenite perfectly help people in creative professions, revealing all their abilities. To receive a powerful charge of inspiration, to revive your imagination, you need to wear a ring with a moonstone on your right hand.

Representatives of the Pisces sign, who are not always able to control their actions and are acutely sensitive to lunar cycles, definitely need to wear such a talisman. It gives its owner self-confidence and eliminates all types of addictions. This amulet suppresses the manifestation of negative emotions, and vice versa, stimulates all the best.

Aquamarine for Aquarius

Blue aquamarine goes well with Aquarius, and therefore is able to activate the unusual character traits of people of this sign. In addition, the stone helps to translate their original ideas into everyday life. Aquamarine Aquarius is able to enhance the positive qualities of Aquarius, while smoothing out their negativity.

Jewelry and products with aquamarine will inspire representatives of this sign, keep them from displaying extremism, and teach them how to handle money correctly. With their help, Aquarians will love earthly joys and become more active, reasonable, restrained, and will find harmony in their inner state.