One look at this luminous blue-green stone and its ancient connection to the oceans is clear.
Greeks and Romans said it came from the treasure chests of mermaids hidden deep in their watery realm. Sailors and merchants engraved amulets of aquamarine with the god Poseidon to protect them as they sailed and to bring them the most prosperous of journeys. Calming and cooling as water, aquamarine brings tranquility and a relaxed state of consciousness but also helps one safely plumb the depths of one’s emotions. Christian teachings associate it with the apostle St. Thomas, who sailed the seas to preach salvation. And desert people used it to invite life-bringing rain.
Aquamarine also delivers pure love and understanding. The Romans carved a figure of a frog on aquamarine to turn enemies into friends. European grooms gave it as a morning gift to their brides following the consummation of their marriage. For the Sumerians, Egyptians, and Hebrews, it was a symbol of everlasting love. And in medieval times, married couples turned to aquamarine to reawaken dwindling love.
Healers call aquamarine the stone of eternal youth and happiness and use it to help people move through transition and change. It’s gentle, flowing energy cleanses the emotional body and brings clear, calm communication.