Aquamarine, a favourite with queens and princesses

Aquamarine, a favorite of queens and princesses

With its blue-green to sky-blue hues, aquamarine is a beloved gemstone that also captivates members of royalty. Princess Juliana received an aquamarine necklace from her grandmother on her 21st birthday, and her parents gave her a matching tiara.

Later, this aquamarine set was expanded with earrings, a brooch, and a pendant to become the parure it is today. Fortunately for aquamarine lovers, this parure is regularly worn by Queen Maxima and other members of the royal family.

Intaglios and aquamarine

As early as the third century BC, the Greeks and Romans worked with aquamarine. They made intaglios, sunken engravings, which were often set in a brooch depicting maritime scenes. In ancient times, it was believed that aquamarine offered protection during long, stormy sea voyages. It is therefore not surprising that this gemstone is also known as the 'sailor's gem'.

Aquamarine family members

Aquamarine, like emerald (green), morganite (pink), and heliodor (yellow/orange), belongs to the beryl mineral group. The lesser-known family members are goshenite (colorless) and bixbite (red).

The most important aquamarine deposits are in Brazil, in the states of Minas Gerais, Bahia, and Espirito Santo. This beautiful gemstone is also found in Madagascar, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Pakistan, and the Ural Mountains.

Aquamarine properties and meaning

Aquamarine is a spiritual gemstone with a strong calming effect. It promotes sincerity, lightheartedness, and cheerfulness, and also encourages the wearer to be persistent and goal-oriented. It is also a good meditation stone and helps with spiritual growth. The perfect protector during travels.

Aquamarine chakra

The beautiful aquamarine corresponds to the throat chakra.

Aquamarine and the zodiac signs

Aquamarine is associated with the zodiac signs Aquarius, Pisces, Gemini, and Libra. And it is the birthstone for March.

You can safely buy aquamarine at Kiliaan Jewelry, a member of WebwinkelKeur. View the aquamarine collection.