Aquamarine is a blue-green variety of beryl and is a sister stone of the Emerald. It's name is derived from two Latin words meaning water and sea which is probably why sailors wore amulets made of it to ensure they were fearless and to protect them while they were at sea. They often engraved a likeness of Poseidon on a chariot. for extra protection from all things in the sea.

Aquamarine is found mainly in Brazil, Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Pakistan and Mozambique. I rates between 7 1/2 and 8 on the Moh's Scale and ranges in color from light to deep greenish-blue through blue-green. The richer the color the more costly the gem is per carat.

Traditionally seen as the birthstone for March, Aquamarine gets it's color from iron ferrous and has been known since ancient times as a stone of hope, happiness, good health, fidelity, eternal youth and lasting love.

Aquamarine cleanses and aligns the chakras and the etheric and mental bodies. It helps you to reduce fear and communicate with those around you in a loving and compassionate way, all the while it is flushing out your lymph system.

It attracts friends and friendly people to you. People you can trust and that show compassion for you. It is often used to calm disrupted situations with it's ability to bring harmony.

Aquamarine help facillitate communication and is especially good to help couples work out their problems in a friendly and peaceful manner.

It helps you get intuned with your spiritual side and see that you are part of a larger whole. Helps you develop a sense of community and the desire to help those less fortunate.