The legend and origin of aquamarine

Do you like to go on holiday by the sea? Then you must like aquamarine. It is the birthstone of March, the English name Aquamarine. Among them, "Aqua" means water, and "Marine" means ocean. It can be seen how much the name of the stone is attached to its color. Since ancient times, aquamarine has been regarded as a lucky stone by sailors. In ancient Greek legends, aquamarine can be connected to the soul of the ocean. People carved a portrait of the sea god on aquamarine and worshipped it. The nautical home prayed that Poseidon would protect the safety of navigation and called it "Fo Shenshi".

If you are a gemstone collector, try putting some colored gems, including aquamarine, in a dimly lit room, and you'll find that the relatively shiny one must be aquamarine. Aquamarine is very eye-catching in a less bright environment, transparent and more shiny, which has earned it the reputation of “Queen of Night Gem”.

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Most of the aquamarine is light blue with a slight greenish tint, and the color is like the shallow sea of ​​the resort, fresh and pleasant. Containing iron is why it forms this color. Both aquamarine and emerald belong to the beryl, which have good hardness and luster. The emerald is rich in emerald green with chromium or vanadium, while the iron makes the aquamarine elegant. Although they belong to the same family, the price of emerald is higher than that of aquamarine. However, God is fair, the aquamarine's clarity is generally good, the output is also larger than the emerald, and often there are large particles of high-grade gemstones. So even ordinary people have the ability to have a top grade aquamarine.

Brazil is the most important source of aquamarine. The aquamarine particles produced here are complete and pure, and the colors are often surprising. The best of them are bright blue, especially intoxicating. In addition to Brazil, Nigeria, Zambia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Afghanistan and Pakistan, China also produce high-quality aquamarine, China's Xinjiang Altay produces aquamarine from light blue green to blue.

Since most aquamarines are not strong, if the volume is too small, the color will not be displayed well. The same color, if the gems are large particles will change a lot, the blue tone will also look a lot more. The principle is similar to the difference in color between the water in the washbasin and the pool water. Excellent cutting can make the reflection of the blue of the gemstone stronger. If you have enough budget, aquamarine with large particles, bright blue and excellent cut is highly recommended. Aquamarine is currently very popular in the international market, and Europeans and Americans like this gem that echoes the color of their eyes.

The clear color and excellent quality make aquamarine one of the most popular gemstones for cutters and designers. In order to avoid the inclusions and flaws in the gemstones, they use the best ideas to cut the gemstones, presenting its crystal-clear color in the most interesting and beautiful way, while also using the novelty and design of the mosaic process. Gemstones become quite unique pieces of art. Whether you are a fashion follower or a yearning for natural beauty, aquamarine is your best choice! If you love the blue sky and the sea, then it is natural for you to see the aquamarine at first sight.

Legend of aquamarine

Legend has it that a group of mermaids live in the blue sea. They usually use aquamarine as their own jewelry to dress themselves up. Once you encounter a critical moment, you only need to let the gemstones receive the sunlight, you can get mysterious power to help yourself. Therefore, aquamarine also has a nickname "mermaid stone", which coincides with the Pisces in March.

Whether it is the East or the West, water is regarded as the source of life, and March is the time when all the creatures on the earth are active. Therefore, the aquamarine with the attribute of "water" is defined as the birthstone of March, symbolizing Being calm, brave and smart. Westerners generally believe that wearing aquamarine can make people have a foresight.

Because of the close connection between aquamarine and water, it has long been used as a talisman, especially for those who live at sea all the year round. It is also believed that aquamarine can capture the soul of the ocean. For centuries, sailors drifting above the waves have used it to pray that Poseidon protects the safety of navigation, so aquamarine is also known as the "Mascot Stone." In the movie Pirates of the Caribbean, if you look closely, you will find sailors wearing many fancy things, mostly wearing a blue gem on their necks. Of course, different grades of sailors wear different grades of gems. .

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