March Birthstone: Aquamarine
As our leaves start to turn green and temperatures rise slightly, March marks the change of seasons and spring is here.
So it seems fitting that March's birthstone, aquamarine, is known for boosting the immune system and relieving the body of seasonal reactions, such as hay fever or allergies.
A powerful protective stone of happiness, Aquamarine invokes courage and radiates calm energy to relieve stress and support those weighed down by responsibilities.
Aquamarine is a blue variety of beryl;
it has a color spectrum from dark blue to light blue with greenish-blue tinges. Here are 5 of our favorite facts about aquamarine:
The word “Aquamarine” is derived from two Latin words: ‘aqua’, meaning water, and ‘marina’, meaning the sea.
Many of Aquamarine’s spiritual qualities are heavily derived from the ocean, with connections to the sky’s reflection on the sea surface. Known to clarify perception, sharpen the intellect and clear confusion, Aquamarine allows an individual to face themselves head-on, encouraging them to find hidden meaning and truth.
In Roman Catholic mythology, Aquamarine is the stone of Saint Thomas because he is the saint of mariners. Long thought to provide safety on the seas, this gemstone has a reputation for keeping sailors safe at sea and calming the ocean’s waves.
Ancient Greeks and Romans long admired Aquamarine’s beauty and believed Poseidon made it out of seawater. Over time, Romans used this stone to turn enemies into friends and to help them look into the future!
Most importantly, Aquamarine is a lovers stone and celebrates 19th wedding anniversaries! This lovely blue gem is also a traditional Buddhist gift from a husband to his wife the day after their wedding as it will promote a happy marriage.
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