STONE: Aquamarine, Blue/Green (Natural)
SHAPE: Rondelle, Faceted
PACKAGE: 46 Beads

AQUAMARINE: The name aquamarine comes from aqua (Latin for 'water'), and marine, deriving from marina (Latin for 'of the sea'). It is a pale-blue to light-green variety of beryl^. The color of aquamarine can be changed by heat (though this practice is frowned upon by collectors). It has a hardness of 7.5–8 on the Moh scale. While aquamarine often contains no inclusions, it can have them, noticeable or not, composed of content such as mica, hematite or saltwater.

AQUAMARINE is the birthstone for March. It has historically been used a symbol for youth and happiness due to it's color, which has also, along with its name, made Western culture connect it with the ocean.^[ Ancient Romans  believed that aquamarine could protect people who are traveling across the sea. They also used aquamarine to prevent illnesses. The Chinese used it to make seals, figurines, and engravings. The Japanese used it to make netsuke. Aquamarine is also the state gem representing Colorado.

 *Information regarding gemstone lore and metaphysical properties has been compiled from various sources and is for entertainment purposes only. No claims or promises are expressed or implied.*