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Aquamarine: meaning, traditions and care
Aquamarine is a blue variety of beryl, the same mineral as emerald, usually pale sea-blue to blue-green. In modern crystal tradition it is linked with the sea and safe passage. At 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale it is hard enough for everyday handling and jewellery.
Key facts
| Aquamarine | |
|---|---|
| What it is | A blue variety of beryl, the same mineral as emerald |
| Colour | Pale sea-blue to blue-green |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 7.5–8 |
| Typical sources | Brazil, Madagascar, Nigeria and Pakistan |
| Chakra (tradition) | Throat |
| Star signs (tradition) | Pisces, Aries and Gemini |
| Birthstone | March |
History and folklore
- Its name is Latin for 'sea water'. Sailors once carried it as a charm for a safe voyage.
- It is the modern birthstone for March.
Traditional meaning
In modern crystal tradition aquamarine is associated with the sea and safe passage; a sailor's charm; March birthstone. These ideas mostly come from twentieth-century crystal books, built on older folklore. We share them as tradition and for personal meaning, not as health or medical claims.
Zodiac and chakra associations
Crystal writers link aquamarine with Pisces, Aries and Gemini, and with the throat chakra. Lists differ between books, so treat these as starting points.
How to care for aquamarine
Aquamarine is hard and fine to clean with warm soapy water. Avoid sharp knocks, which can chip faceted edges, and keep it apart from diamonds and sapphires, which are harder.
Store it in a soft pouch or a lined box, apart from harder stones such as quartz, which could scratch it.
Choosing aquamarine
- Look for even colour that suits you; natural aquamarine varies from piece to piece.
- Ask whether a piece is dyed, treated or reconstituted. Honest sellers say so.
- Pick tumbled stones for carrying, larger pieces for display and set jewellery for wearing.
Good companions
Aquamarine is often paired with Blue lace agate, Amazonite and Clear quartz.
In the shop
We do not stock aquamarine at the moment. Similar stones in the shop include Blue lace agate, Amazonite and Clear quartz.
Similar stones from the shop
Questions answered
What is aquamarine?
Aquamarine is a blue variety of beryl, the same mineral as emerald. It is usually pale sea-blue to blue-green.
What does aquamarine mean?
In modern crystal tradition it is linked with the sea and safe passage; a sailor's charm; March birthstone. This is tradition and belief, not a health claim.
Can aquamarine go in water?
A quick wash in lukewarm soapy water is fine for most pieces. Aquamarine is hard and fine to clean with warm soapy water.
Which star signs is aquamarine linked with?
Pisces, Aries and Gemini, in modern crystal tradition.
Where does aquamarine come from?
Mainly Brazil, Madagascar, Nigeria and Pakistan.
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