Archive:Aquamarine

Aquamarine is the offical state gemstone of California.

Culture and historical/mythical usage

• Aquamarine is the birthstone associated with March. It is also the gemstone for the 19th Anniversary.
• People in the Middle Ages thought that aquamarine could magically overcome the effects of poison.
• Ancient sailors traveled with aquamarine crystals, believing that it would ensure a safe passage, and often slept with the stones under their pillow to ensure sound sleep. They believed the siren’s (mermaid) fish-like lower body was made of aquamarine.