Aquamarine

Primary Origin:

Brazil, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Africa, China (Xinjiang, Yunnan)

Material Properties:

Derived from the combination of the Latin words “Aqua” + ‘Marina’ meaning “sea water”. ", directly echoing its clear blue hue like the ocean, was first used by mineralogists in the 16th century to describe this blue beryl.

A beryllium-containing aluminum silicate, it belongs to the beryl family, along with emerald and morganite, and has a hexagonal crystal system, often forming columnar masses. The blue color of aquamarine originates from trace amounts of divalent iron ions in the body, and ranges from light blue, azure blue to deep blue (e.g., “Santa Maria”), with some crystals showing a gradation due to the distribution of color bands.

History & Culture:

Greece: Considered a gift from Poseidon, legend has it that wearing aquamarine saved sailors from drowning and calmed the fury of the waves. In Athenian mythology, aquamarine is the tears of Aphrodite (the god of love and beauty) that fall into the sea and condense into a symbol of pure love and soul salvation.

China: In traditional jade culture, aquamarine is a watery color, which corresponds to the “water element” in the Five Elements, and means “prosperity” (water is wealth). China: In traditional jade culture, because of its color, aquamarine corresponds to the “water element” in the five elements, which means ‘prosperity’ (water is wealth), and it is often carved as a “fish-shaped” ornament (e.g., “Year after Year”) and placed in the entrance or office to attract wealth.

Japan: Japanese craftsmen call aquamarine the “lucky stone of water”, and it is used by brides for weddings. Japan: Japanese artisans call aquamarine the “lucky stone of water”, and brides wear aquamarine jewelry at their weddings, praying for a long and tolerant marriage like the ocean.

South America: Brazilian Amazonian tribes call aquamarine “Yakumama's Tears” (Yakumama is the legendary god of water), which is used in rain prayers, and shamans dip aquamarine into the river to symbolize communication with the god of water. Symbolizing communication with the water god

Timing of use:

- Key communication scenarios: Wear the Aquamarine necklace or pendant near the throat so that its energy can be directly applied to the throat chakra. In work meetings, public speeches and other important occasions, Aquamarine can help the wearer to calm their emotions and express their views fluently; in social gatherings, it can improve interpersonal affinity and communication efficiency, avoiding missed opportunities due to nervousness or poor speech.

- Inspiration creation scenario: For people engaged in writing, painting, music and other creative industries, when encountering creative bottlenecks, holding aquamarine in hand and meditating for a few moments will help to open up the mind and allow creativity to flow freely. Students in the dissertation defense, or the workplace before the report show, wear aquamarine jewelry, can enhance self-confidence and clarity of expression, reduce nervousness caused by forgetting words, stuttering and other problems!

- Emotional communication and relationship repair scenarios: when in conflict with your partner or in need of in-depth communication, both parties wear Aquamarine together, or use Aquamarine as a gift to convey the will to reconcile. The energy of Aquamarine can help both parties to calm down and express their inner feelings and needs frankly, avoiding emotional quarrels that can hurt feelings and promoting relationship repair and warming. For people who are introverted and socially inept, Aquamarine can enhance their courage to take the initiative to express themselves and help build good interpersonal relationships.

Healing Properties:

- Enhances communication and clarity of expression: People are prone to communication disorders, which can be characterized by a lack of clarity of words, a fear of expressing their true thoughts, or a lack of speech due to over-suppression of emotions. Aquamarine can clear the throat chakra, helping the wearer to break through psychological barriers and express his or her ideas with clarity and confidence. Whether in important business negotiations, or in the daily social communication sincere emotion, can help the wearer in a gentle but firm way, let the words more infectious and persuasive!

- Inspiration and creativity: The throat chakra is not only about speech, but also an outlet for creativity. The energy of aquamarine can activate the throat chakra, stimulating the wearer's artistic inspiration and innovative thinking. For writers, painters, designers and other creative workers, Aquamarine can break the deadlock of thinking, so that creativity can flow like seawater, transforming abstract ideas in the mind into concrete works.

- Balance between self and others: An imbalance in the throat chakra can lead to two extremes: losing oneself by overly catering to others, or ignoring the feelings of others by being too opinionated. Aquamarine helps the wearer to find the balance between expressing oneself and listening to others, without blindly compromising or being confrontational. In intimate relationships, it promotes effective communication between partners and resolves conflicts.