| Aquamarine is an adorable gemstone of modern | | | | medieval times this clear and transparent stone |
| jewelry. This "Gem of the sea" is a valued gem | | | | was thought to reawaken and rekindle the love of |
| of ancient lineage. "Gemmarum et Lapidum | | | | married couples. |
| Historia" is an ancient and important gemological | | | | Not only the Romans, but the greeks also |
| work compiled by Anselmus De Boodt that was | | | | believed that this gemstone were sailor`s gem |
| published way back in 1609. And in this ancient | | | | that ensured safe passage of ships across the |
| compilation the specific term "Aquamarine" has | | | | stormy seas. In ancient times, it was believed to |
| been mentioned. What better proof one can look | | | | instill courage in soldiers and render them invincible. |
| for to recognize the historical importance of this | | | | Aquamarine & The ancient world history |
| gem ? | | | | Since the ancient times people all over the world |
| Aquamarine - Then & Now! | | | | have admired this gem. Sumerians, hebrews and |
| Looking at the history of aquamarine, it is evident | | | | egyptians have adored it and valued it greatly. It |
| that during 19th century sea green varieties of | | | | was a symbol of energetic youth and unbound |
| this gemstone had been popular. Now, in recent | | | | happiness. |
| times, blue is predominantly popular. Richer the | | | | During the Christian era, this gemstone was |
| blue color, more is the value of the stone. | | | | identified with Apostle St. Thomas, for he made |
| Largest Ever Aquamarine | | | | long journey via sea even to India. "The Vision |
| Brazil can be considered as the land of aquamarine | | | | Concerning Piers and Plowman" by William |
| stone as large quantities of aquamarines are | | | | Langland, of 1377 mentions this stone as an |
| mined from this country. The largest ever | | | | antidote for poison. This antidote was well known |
| aquamarine crystal has also been mined from | | | | all through Europe for there were a lot of |
| Brazil in 1910. That stone was really huge weighing | | | | poisoning prevalent among the European Royalties |
| 243 pounds. This stone was then cut to yield | | | | at that time. |
| smaller stones of weight totaling to 200,000 | | | | One special feature of this gem is that it is not |
| carats. | | | | necessary to pulverize this gemstone. Just a ring |
| Aquamarine & Roman's Belief | | | | or a pendant with aquamarine set in it is very |
| This is one gemstone around which there are | | | | effective and brings prosperity to the wearer. |
| several interesting historical myths & legends. | | | | Even for fortune telling crystal ball carved from an |
| History states that Romans had believed that this | | | | aquamarine gemstone had been used in ancient |
| gem with a frog carving on it will help to reconcile | | | | times. Ancient literature points out the usage of |
| enemies and make them friends. Another Roman | | | | this gem as a divining tool. |
| belief is that this lucid blue gemstone absorbs the | | | | Effects of aquamarine as believed in history |
| atmosphere of young love; "When blessed and | | | | Folklore says that this gem would bring victory in |
| worn, it joins in love, and does great things"-is a | | | | wars and disputes. This gemstone is believed to |
| statement by a Roman legend. | | | | have healing effects for ailments related to |
| It had been a tradition for the bridegroom to give | | | | throat, jaws, stomach, toothaches and liver. |
| aquamarine as a morning gift to the bride | | | | This precious gemstone is believed to originate |
| following the consummation of their marriage. In | | | | from the treasure chest of mermaids. |