Aquamarine

Aquamarine gemstone is of pastel light blue color; bright and soft, the color of aquamarine is particularly popular with lovers of blue colored gemstones. It is a gemstone popular since antiquity, since Middle Ages the Romans, Greeks, Egyptians have been fascinated by this crystalline blue gemstone. ‘Aqua’ means water ‘Marina’ means sea in Latin, thus the world Aquamarine means ‘water of the sea’, and thus it is closely associated with water or ocean. The Greeks even considered it as the treasure of the mermaids. Aquamarine belongs to the Beryl mineral family. They are mined in many countries such as US, many countries in Africa, India among others. The most productive and well-known mines of Aquamarine are found in Brazil. Rated between 7.5 and 8/10 on the stone hardness scale, the Mohs scale, aquamarine is one of the most robust and resistant semi-precious stones on the planet. Due to its association with the oceans, Aquamarine gemstones are believed to provide protection, sailors used to believe that carrying the gemstone with them ensures a safe and prosperous passage across stormy seas. It is also associated with benefits such as happiness, love, youth and hope.

In Vedic Astrology, the Aquamarine stone is associated with Planet Saturn or Shani Dev, it is also sometimes associated with Mercury or Venus by some astrologers. Aquamarine gemstone has a soothing effect on an individual. It blesses the wearer with calmness, peace of mind and tranquility. It also helps in reducing anger and nervousness. Wearing Aquamarine stone restores the body's physical and emotional balance. It reduces anger and nervousness. It also helps attract prosperity, good fortune and good luck. The price per carat of Aquamarine stone or Beruj stone in Hindi primarily depends upon the richness of color, transparency of the stone and amount of inclusion. Aquamarine stones with richer color, more transparency and lesser inclusions are considered premium stones. In Western Astrology, Aquamarine is the birthstone for people born in the month of March.  Aquamarine stone also helps improve communication and self-expression. It also helps rekindle love in married couples.