Gemstone Factoids: Aquamarine
7 07 2008
Continuing with our series on gemstone facts, I’d like to share some interesting tidbits on aquamarine. Aquamarine (along with bloodstone) is the birthstone associated with March. It is also the gemstone for the 19th Anniversary. People in the Middle Ages thought that aquamarine could magically overcome the effects of poison. Ancient sailors traveled with aquamarine crystals, believing that it would ensure a safe voyage, and guarantee a safe return; they often slept with the stones under their pillow to ensure sound sleep. They believed the siren’s (mermaid) fish-like lower body was made of aquamarine.
If you love aquamarine as I do, you’ll fall for this 7/8 carat 14K white gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring. Make a dramatic statement with the cool tones on display in this delicate ring. A single emerald-cut icy-blue aquamarine is prong set in a classical white gold setting and accented with sparkling diamonds.
