Symbolizes wisdom, bravery, inspiration and power to overcome evil
Sources
Brazil is the leading producer. Mozambique, Nigeria and Zambia are also large sources. Others include China, Madagascar, Russia, Tanzania Sri Lanka, Pakistan and the U.S.
Points of Interest
Comes from the Latin “aqua marina” meaning sea water.
In ancient Greek and Roman folklore, aquamarine embodied the spirit of the sea and was often told in stories to be protected by mermaids.
One pegmatite in Brazil yielded a well-formed aquamarine crystal that weighed more than 240 pounds, and when cut, yielded over 200,000 carats.
The Romans believed that if the figure of a frog were carved on an aquamarine, it served to reconcile enemies and make them friends.
Another Roman legend stated that the stone absorbs the atmosphere of young love: “When blessed and worn, it joins in love, and does great things.”
In Medieval times, the stone was thought to reawaken the love of married couples.
The Sumerians, Egyptians, and Hebrews also admired and valued aquamarine greatly. It was a symbol of happiness and everlasting youth.
When cut as a crystal ball, it was thought to be a superior stone for fortune telling.
Aquamarine’s powers of revelation were also said to help one in search for lost or hidden things.
