Aquamarine

Aquamarine meaning and history

Aquamarine loved by Greek and Romans

Greek and Romans already used aquamarine in jewelry in the 3rd century BC. Intaglio’s, an engraved or incised scenery, often of the sea, was set in brooches.

Meaning of aquamarine

Aquamarine is a spiritual gemstone and in the past, it was believed that aquamarine protected ocean travelers during their long trips, assuring them a safe return home. Therefore this gem is also known as the ‘sailor’s gem’.

Aquamarine gemstone family

Aquamarine belongs to the beryl family, like emerald (green), morganite (pink), and heliodor (yellow). The less well-known family members are goshenite (colorless) and bixbite (red).

Aquamarine is found in different places around the world but Brazil is the most well-known place to find this blue gem.