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"If you're looking for inspiration, turn to your inner wisdom. There, with the help of aquamarine, you'll reportedly find new ideas."

Symbolism and healing properties of aquamarine:

Aquamarine is associated with water, its calm and gentle flow, wisdom and truth. As the name itself suggests, the colour of aquamarine resembles the depths of the sea. It can range from pastel to dark azure blue, sometimes with a greenish tinge. This stone is traditionally associated with Thetis, the Greek goddess and protector of the sea and its depths. It is used mainly to make communication more effective and to help express thoughts. According to astrology, it also reportedly has a calming effect on the mind and relieves stress.

People also seek it out for its supportive effects on creativity and self-confidence. Today it is also used in alternative medicine, where it reportedly helps with meditation, releasing blockages in the body, and in aromatherapy to calm and harmonise emotions. It is also very often associated with love, friendship and the search for new ideas.

Types of aquamarine:

There are two types of aquamarine. They differ not only in colour but also in their characteristic properties and different effects. These include:

Aquamarine AA is associated with water and the sea, whose depths reportedly bring calm and stability to the soul. According to astrology, it is linked to love and devotion. For this reason, it was given as a wedding gift in ancient Greece and Rome, as people believed it would strengthen the love between spouses, and the same was true of friendship. People also seek it out because it is said to help them hear their inner voice and express their opinions. It reportedly releases communication blocks and encourages clear and truthful speech. It is also often associated with kindness, empathy and understanding, and is said to help overcome fear and the pain of a broken heart.

Aquamarine AA is suitable for these zodiac signs:

Aquarius (21 Jan – 20 Feb), Pisces (21 Feb – 20 Mar), Gemini (22 May – 21 Jun), Cancer (22 Jun – 22 Jul) and Scorpio (24 Oct – 22 Nov)

Chakras associated with aquamarine AA:

5th chakra – throat chakra Vishuddha: affects communication and self-expression
6th chakra – Third eye Ajna: affects intuition, spiritual vision and clairvoyance
7th chakra – crown chakra Sahasrara: affects spiritual growth and consciousness

Aquamarine is suitable for these zodiac signs:

Aquarius (21 Jan – 20 Feb), Pisces (21 Feb – 20 Mar), Cancer (22 Jun – 22 Jul) and Sagittarius (23 Nov – 21 Dec)

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Localities, forms of aquamarine and history:

Aquamarine can be found mainly in Brazil. Other significant localities are Pakistan, Madagascar, Russia and the USA. It is also mined in Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania and Australia.

Aquamarine is a stone found in nature in the form of transparent to translucent crystals with a blue-green hue. Aquamarine has a regular shape, usually appearing as six-sided columns of various sizes. Such shapes are said to ensure maximum energy transfer and enhance the stone's effects. On the Mohs hardness scale it ranks between 7.5 and 8.

The history of aquamarine dates back to ancient Greece and Rome. It was considered a stone of luck and love. It was also very popular for its reputed protective properties, and was therefore used as a talisman for sailors and fishermen. It was also reportedly used for healing purposes, namely to strengthen the eyes and create clear vision. In the 16th century it became a very popular gemstone in Europe. It was used to make luxury jewellery and royal crowns.

Did you know?

The largest jewel in the British Crown Jewels – the Sovereign's Orb, consisting of a gold sphere topped with a cross – is adorned not only with diamonds but also with aquamarines?

What is aquamarine used for and what can you make from it?

Aquamarine is a very popular gemstone for making jewellery thanks to its beautiful blue colour. It is most often used as a centrepiece stone in necklaces, bracelets, earrings or rings. Crowns set with aquamarine, as well as hair clips and brooches, also look wonderful. It depends on each individual's preference.

Rings with a large aquamarine can be very striking and dramatic, whereas earrings with small aquamarines can look truly elegant. It is often combined with diamonds, rubies or emeralds and white gold. This combination looks truly stunning. We must not forget talismans and amulets either.

Chakras associated with aquamarine:

5th chakra – throat chakra Vishuddha: affects communication and self-expression
7th chakra – crown chakra Sahasrara: affects the capacity for spiritual growth and consciousness

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