Qualities That Make An Aquamarine Necklace A Must Have

In recent years, the Aquamarine necklace has enjoyed a huge resurgence in popularity, due to their exquisite beauty and elegance.  They are the one of the most stunning accessories you can add to many outfits, giving what you are wearing a real sense of completion.  Aquamarine (from Italian – “water of the sea”) is mostly found in places where Beryl (which is the type of stone Aquamarine is) is found, such as Russia and Sri Lanka.

Aquamarine necklaces often come in a range of shades of blue – from light blue, to the very deepest dark blues (called maxixe, which fades when exposed to sun or heat) – although the light blue colored stones are far more common.  These gemstones are adored and coveted by women the world over due to these colors, which can often highlight ones eyes if blue in color, or if you have blue contact lenses.  These gems have inspired jewellers also, to come up with new and inventive ways of cutting the stones – both for smaller stone pieces to create things like an aquamarine bead necklace and an larger stones intended more for things like an aquamarine pendant necklace.

There is a growing trend among sellers of handcrafted jewellery that purchase their wares (including aquamarine white gold necklaces, and aquamarine heart necklaces) from small vendors in other countries.  A lot of them are barely touched by a hand, let alone “hand crafted”.  You need to be wary when in the market for a gold aquamarine necklace, that you don’t get fooled into thinking that it will be handcrafted.  They just take the word of the company they bought it from.  If that’s what you’re after, you need to find a vendor that makes it themselves.  Sometimes they will add pre made parts, like clasps, but the rest should be all done by hand.

For those into gemstones, aquamarine is reputed to inspire feelings of trust, harmony and friendship.  The blue colours symbolize a divinity and lastingness, and is said to represent the sky.  Aquamarine is also the “birth stone” for March.  Aquamarine has a long history, and is attributed with much lore and mythical qualities.  For those into gemstones, aquamarine is reputed to inspire feelings of trust, harmony and friendship.  The blue colours symbolize a divinity and lastingness, and is said to represent the sky.  Aquamarine is also the “birth stone” for March, and referred to as the stone of the mermaids.  This was why those travelling by water would often carry aquamarine jewellery – for safety, protection, and also as a calming influence.

One of the most beautiful wonders of the world, Plitvice National Park in Croatia is actually nicknamed the “aquamarine necklace” due to its string of 18 lakes and waterfalls of the same color.  I still remember the day I went.

For those not sold on wearing aquamarine jewellery, you might prefer to try a citrine necklace, turquoise necklace or perhaps a tanzanite or amethyst necklace or pendant instead.  Other forms of jewellery you might consider are a ruby necklace or peridot necklace.

Originally posted 2010-07-02 09:50:21. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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