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From lightest
sky-blue to the deep blue of the sea – aquamarines
show all these shades of an exceptionally beautiful
range of usually light blues. It is a truly
fascinating stone. Women all over the world covet it
because of its fine blue colour, which suits almost
any complexion or eye-colour to perfection, and
creative gemstone artists get their inspiration for
new cuts more often from aquamarines than from other
stones.
Its light blue arises feelings such as sympathy,
trust, harmony or friendship. These are good feelings,
which involve a partner or companion, and prove their
vale in long-lasting relationships. Aquamarine blue is
a divine and eternal colour, since it is, after all,
the colour of the skies. Aquamarine blue, however, is
also the colour of water with its life-giving
properties. And in fact aquamarine seems to have
managed to embody the light blue of the seas. This is
not surprising, for according to legend it has its
origin in the treasure chest of the legendary
mermaids, and has for ages been reputed to be a lucky
stone for sailors. Its name has been derived from the
Latin terms "aqua” meaning water, and
"mare” or sea. Allegedly its powers develop
best if the stone is immersed in sun-drenched water.
However, it seems a wiser course to carry it, because
according to ancient traditions, carrying an
aquamarine is supposed to guarantee a happy marriage
and to make its owner happy and rich at that – the
ideal gemstone, not only for lovers and married
couples.
(© ICA)
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