The birthstone for March is the Aquamarine. Aquamarine Rings, Aquamarine Earrings and Aquamarine Pendants were once adorned with examples showing "Sea" green colours, especially throughout the 19th Century, whereas today the lovely blue colours that we all know are now associated with Aquamarine Jewellery.
Aquamarine Poem
"By her who is this month was born
No gem save Aquamarines shall be worn
They will ensure her constancy
True friendship and fidelity."
The first known use of the word aquamarine was during the 17th Century by gemologists of that time that took its name from the Latin word for "Seawater".
From the famous Brazilian mines in 1910 was where the largest ever aquamarine gemstone was sourced, weighing a massive 234 pounds, but it was then soon cut into smaller pieces for use in the jewellery trade. Even so after this cutting it still produced over 200,000 carats of total weight gemstone.
The legends of the aquamarine gemstone have been well followed throughout the ages, with some of the more well known and documented being as follows:
Through Roman and Medieval times this gemstone was thought to bring greater love between couples and even bring back to life "stale" loving relationships. It was often given as a present on the morning after the consummation of marriage by the husband to the wife for future good luck in marriage. Sailors during Roman and Greek periods believed that they would not drown or have sea sickness during their voyages. It would also keep them safe from sea monsters and bad weather. If armies wore such a stone under their amour, it would protect them from harm, bring victory or truce in conflicts or legal disputes, and the Romans thought that if it was carved into a frog would be of even greater powers.
All through the Middle East it was thought to be a symbol of everlasting youth and happiness and the Christians identified it (just as with other stones) with an Apostle. In this case it was St.Thomas because it imitated the sea and the air as he sallied across oceans to India and preach his beliefs. During the 14th Century it became known as an antidote against poisons, especially within Royalty due to an ever increasing number of assassinations by this method. It was not needed to eat the gemstone, but just wear it!
In the middle ages cultures used it to see into the future and predict their destiny, so it became famous for being an "oracle" of the times. A crystal of the gem was thrown into a bowl of fresh and pure water and the ripples that were produced were used to predict the futures. Alternatively, bowls that had the days alphabet inscribed around the edge were used. When the gem was placed into the water, depending where it touched the edge, it would spell out words that would read the future.
Ancients thought it could bring drought to enemies when needed, but alternatively it could bring rain when drought was damaging crops. It could put a stop to yawning and laziness, and also prevent belching! Diseases an problems associated with the mouth, teeth, throat, stomach and liver, could be treated by wearing the crystal. It was a great promoter of greater wisdom and a more friendly persona.
"The lovely aquamarine, which seems to have come from some mermaid's treasure house, in the depths of a summer sea, has charms not to be denied." This was famously stated by the Ancient philosopher called Pliny who believed it to offer stability and vitality. It is a fitting way to sum up the wonderful aquamarine!
Aquamarine Poem
"By her who is this month was born
No gem save Aquamarines shall be worn
They will ensure her constancy
True friendship and fidelity."
The first known use of the word aquamarine was during the 17th Century by gemologists of that time that took its name from the Latin word for "Seawater".
From the famous Brazilian mines in 1910 was where the largest ever aquamarine gemstone was sourced, weighing a massive 234 pounds, but it was then soon cut into smaller pieces for use in the jewellery trade. Even so after this cutting it still produced over 200,000 carats of total weight gemstone.
The legends of the aquamarine gemstone have been well followed throughout the ages, with some of the more well known and documented being as follows:
Through Roman and Medieval times this gemstone was thought to bring greater love between couples and even bring back to life "stale" loving relationships. It was often given as a present on the morning after the consummation of marriage by the husband to the wife for future good luck in marriage. Sailors during Roman and Greek periods believed that they would not drown or have sea sickness during their voyages. It would also keep them safe from sea monsters and bad weather. If armies wore such a stone under their amour, it would protect them from harm, bring victory or truce in conflicts or legal disputes, and the Romans thought that if it was carved into a frog would be of even greater powers.
All through the Middle East it was thought to be a symbol of everlasting youth and happiness and the Christians identified it (just as with other stones) with an Apostle. In this case it was St.Thomas because it imitated the sea and the air as he sallied across oceans to India and preach his beliefs. During the 14th Century it became known as an antidote against poisons, especially within Royalty due to an ever increasing number of assassinations by this method. It was not needed to eat the gemstone, but just wear it!
In the middle ages cultures used it to see into the future and predict their destiny, so it became famous for being an "oracle" of the times. A crystal of the gem was thrown into a bowl of fresh and pure water and the ripples that were produced were used to predict the futures. Alternatively, bowls that had the days alphabet inscribed around the edge were used. When the gem was placed into the water, depending where it touched the edge, it would spell out words that would read the future.
Ancients thought it could bring drought to enemies when needed, but alternatively it could bring rain when drought was damaging crops. It could put a stop to yawning and laziness, and also prevent belching! Diseases an problems associated with the mouth, teeth, throat, stomach and liver, could be treated by wearing the crystal. It was a great promoter of greater wisdom and a more friendly persona.
"The lovely aquamarine, which seems to have come from some mermaid's treasure house, in the depths of a summer sea, has charms not to be denied." This was famously stated by the Ancient philosopher called Pliny who believed it to offer stability and vitality. It is a fitting way to sum up the wonderful aquamarine!
About the Author:
To purchase Beautiful Aquamarine Jewellery, it is worth going to www.GlobeJewellery.co.uk to find a great range of Stunning Aquamarine Rings, Aquamarine Earrings and Aquamarine Pendants, and more Aquamarine Jewellery!