Gemstone Beads, Aquamarine, Natural, Chip Strand, 7-14mm

Aquamarine, a splendid blue gemstone whose name originates from the Italian word for seawater, embodies the splendor of the sea.

A member of the beryl family, Aquamarine is a sister to the rich Green Emerald. It can be found in a range of pale blue hues and aqua green colors. Legends refer to Aquamarine as the treasure of Atlantis.

Traditionally, Aquamarine is also the birthstone for March.

The wonderful range of blues found in Aquamarine complement just about any skin tone, and when worn as earrings and necklaces can show off the color of your eyes to advantage.

In the language of gemstones, Aquamarine represents happiness, hope and everlasting youth. In ancient times, Aquamarine was thought to protect those at sea. It was believed to make sailors fearless and safe from adversaries on the open waters. As far back as 480 BC, Aquamarine was considered to be the treasure of the mermaids because its ability to protect increased when immersed in water.

Today, Aquamarine is still thought to bring protection to those at sea and is a popular gift among ocean travelers. On land, it is believed to have soothing effects on couples, helping them to work through their differences and ensure a long and happy marriage. That power makes it an excellent stone to give on anniversaries.

It is also considered to be the stone of courage and preparedness and is believed to help maintain balance and order. Aquamarine is often used as a "good luck" stone, thought to bring feelings of peace, love, joy and happiness to those who wear it. There is an energizing quality to Aquamarine that provides harmony and balance. If you dream of Aquamarine, it is said that you will make new friends, and wearing earrings of Aquamarine are thought to bring love and affection into your life.

Although Aquamarine is a hard 7-1/2 to 8 on the Moh's scale, natural inclusions could make it vulnerable to breaking if exposed to extreme temperature changes or sharp blows. Do not use heat to clean Aquamarine. Prolonged exposure to sunlight could fade color.

**Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions. Beaded Creations does not guarantee the validity of any of these statements.

NB* Natural gemstone or semi precious stones come from minerals. Due to their natural form, the stones may have tiny flaws. Cutting or polishing or different batches also makes every piece of gemstone vary in color and size.

• Mohs Hardness: 7-1/2 to 8
• Size: 7-14 x 7-8 x 3.5-7mm
• Hole: 0.7mm
• Origin: Brazil/Madagascar/Zimbabwe/Mozambique
• Strand Length: 40cm
• SOLD PER STRAND - APPROXIMATELY 44 BEADS PER STRAND