In the language of gemstones, Aquamarines convey contentment, happiness, hope and everlasting youth. This fine gem encourages
quality of harmony and balance. Some have told me that Aquamarine gemstones ensure a happy physical, emotional and spiritual
balance.
AQUAMARINE - LORE
Dreaming
of aquamarine means that you will make new friends according the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA).
The ICA also points out that some of us believe that aquamarine
earrings , when worn, bring love and affection.
During the Middle Ages of Europe, Aquamarine was thought of as protective.
A person was said to be unconquerable because Aquamarine encourages one’s ability to learn quickly with great accuracy.
During the Middle Ages, many people also believed that these bluish gemstones could enhance inspiration and foresight by accelerating
the wearer’s reasoning abilities.
Some people also believed that this gemstone had power over all
evil and wickedness - especially when consecrated in appropriate jewelry. It even has been said that a person could call a
devil from Hell and receive an answer to any question without endangering his or her immortal soul. All that he or she had
to do would be to hold such appropriate consecrated Aquamarine jewelry in his or her mouth.
Gemstone lore also has it that seafarers in the Middle Ages slept
wearing Aquamarine Jewelry for safety’s sake. Even these days some people, just to be on the safe side, take Aquamarine
jewelry on a cruise. For this reason, some people like to give Aquamarine jewelry to to family or friends to wish them a safe
trip.
I understand that Aquamarine gems support the astrological signs
of Pisces, Aries, and Gemini. As well, so I am told, Aquamarine gemstones cleanse the throat chakra and the solar plexus,
facilitating communication of a higher quality.
AQUAMARINE - HEALING LORE
As to healing qualities, Aquamarine was a calming agent for many
people in the Middle Ages. It was used to calm nerves, to banish fears and phobias as well as to induce sleep.
Aquamarine was also used as an aid for meditation. I find the same meditative state
when I walk along the seashore. For me, there is a wonderful correlation between the "Gemstone of the Ocean" and a relaxing
stroll on a beach.
On such journeys, I try to forget my watch and to remember my wonderful
Aquamarine ring that Mitsuko made for me in 1976.
