Crystals at a Glance – Aquamarine

 

 

In our ‘Crystals at a Glance‘ series, we put together an overviews of some our favourite crystals. We love incorporating these precious stones into our intention-infused designs, their history and core energetic properties inspire us to embody our highest vibrational selves.

** Read our Intention based guide to learn more about work with crystals and their corresponding energies. 

 

Get to know the brilliant stone of the sea that is AQUAMARINE.

 

 

Name: Aquamarine

Origin of the Name: The word ‘aquamarine‘ comes from the Latin words ‘aqua marina‘ meaning ‘seawater‘ or ‘water of the sea‘, which goes perfectly with its beautiful colour and ancient mythology.

History: Aquamarine was used by the Greeks during the period 300 – 500 B.C. So much history!

Interesting fact: This precious stone was not only valued in ancient times for bringing eternal youth and happiness, Aquamarine was also thought to be a stone treasured by mermaids that was used to bring protection and good luck to sailors. A stone clearly, for women of the sea! Do you resonate? 

Found: Aquamarine can be found and mined in Australia, the United States, Africa, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Brazil.

Core Message: Clear Communication, Consciousness, Courage, Divine Feminine, Soothing, Calming.

Colour: The colour of Aquamarine is a bluish-green colour, not unlike that of the water of the sea. With Aquamarine, no matter where you are in the world you can imagine you have some of the sea with you.

Birthstone: This stone is the birthstone for those born in March or in Pisces // 18th of February –  20th of March.

Spiritual Benefits: Associated with the Heart (Anahata) and Throat (Vishuddha) Chakras, Aquamarine is a wonderful stone to enhance one’s courage to see and speak one’s inner truth. This precious stone can also enhance consciousness and connect women with the Divine Feminine.

Emotional Benefits: Aquamarine can help process emotional patterns and assist in releasing one’s emotional baggage. It also provides support in overcoming fear of the unknown and grief.

Physical Benefits: Considered to be a cooling stone, Aquamarine can help ease frustration and temper. The stone can also help prevent infection and calm the nervous system.

 

 

To learn more about the core energetic properties of crystals and precious stone, we encourage you to explore our extensive Crystal Directory.

Do you love Aquamarine as much as we do?

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Stone Photo Sources (left to right): Etsy / www.HealingCrystals.com / Accenturc.com