Seasickness, Poison and Wisdom, Oh My!
When it comes to gemstones, precious or semi-precious, there are a lot of traits that go with them. There is the clarity of the stone, luster, cleavage, hardness. Those are all scientific traits. But there are also some less-than-scientific traits that are attached to gemstones.
In the case of aquamarine, there are many legends and myths that talk about the various mystical powers of the gemstone, and why for many it's a good idea to wear a little bit of aquamarine jewelry.
A lot of the myths about the powers of aquamarines are related to the sea. Aquamarine, by its name, is a stone of the sea, and is believed to have many of its strongest impacts there. Some old legends advised sailors to wear an aquamarine pendant when at sea to have favorable travels and ward off seasickness. Since the stone was thought to be of the mermaids, they believed wearing it would give them favor upon the water, and keep them from harm.
It's also said to be a stone that can't only calm the waters of the sea, but also those on land as a calming stone for couples in a relationship. Some legends say it can also revive love between a couple, when it has gone cold.
Aquamarine is also said to be a stone of wisdom and courage. Many who were going into battle would wear aquamarine jewelry, believing it would grant them wisdom, foresight and courage, helping the bearer of the gemstone reach victory on the battlefield. In today's world, many have sad this translates to when you are in a legal dispute. Wearing a piece of aquamarine jewelry can help you have the same results on the more modern battlefield.
Do you have a habit of losing your keys? Aquamarine is said to be a stone that can help find things that have been hidden or lost, you may want to snap up an aquamarine ring or pendant to help you keep track of them. Just don't take the aquamarine pendant off or you will have to find it too.
