Aquamarine

(From Latin: Aqua “water”, Marina “of the sea”)

Best used for:

Emotional balance
Calming nerves and soothing tension
Protection while traveling over water

A stone of travel protection, especially travel over waters (by boat, or even by air) — brings courage and good fortune for “smooth sailing” and for things to go your way
Rejuvenates and refreshes— a tonic for heart and mind; cools fiery overreactions, soothes restless thoughts, brings harmony, peace, and understanding to relationships
Instills clarity in thought and perception; sharpens the intellect
Allows one to speak from the heart with clear communication; encourages resolving conflicts, reduces fears, eases tension
Has the cleansing, purifying effect of the ocean— energetically clearing
Strengthens intuition and clairvoyance; activates psychic ability
Restores balance in mind, body, and spirit
As early as 400 BCE, the people of Greece, and later Rome, believed it could calm the ocean waves and keep travelers safe at sea; it was also said to protect against illness, preserve youth, happiness, and hope

Additional Information:

A beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate) of greenish-blue to blue, its color caused by trace amounts of Ferrous iron (Fe²⁺); beryl is the family of stones that includes: Goshenite (White), Morganite (Pink), Emerald (Green), Heliodor (Yellow), and Bixbite (Red)
Can grow with Mica, Tourmaline, Smoky Quartz, and Moonstone; may have inclusions of Hematite, Pyrite, and Rutile
Commonly heat-treated to enhance blue and remove greenish color, especially in jewelry
Synthetic gemstones are known to be produced in Russia and the Czech Republic
Sources of note: Pakistan, Brazil, Namibia, Afghanistan, Madagascar, India, China, USA

Availability: Common
Hardness: 7.5 - 8

Suggested Cleansing Methods: Moonlight, Sage Smudge / Incense, Sage Spray / Energy Spray, Sea Salt (Dry), Sea Water / Salt Water, Fresh Water

Caution: limit exposure to high temperatures and prolonged direct sunlight as color may fade over time; though relatively hard, very brittle— easily chipped when struck

Heliodor

Golden/ Yellow Beryl

Excellent for bringing new beginnings
Strengthens relationships and attracts love
Promotes compassion, forgiveness and generosity
Helps one to take more initiative, increases confidence and courage
Increases spiritual and personal power, creativity, and psychic abilities
Calms emotional outbursts caused by excessive stress and encourages the feeling of security
Eases “healer’s burnout” and soothes exhaustion from long-term healing

Stones are natural and may differ slightly in appearance from shown example.

✰ This information serves as a quick guide of subjective metaphysical properties for crystals & gemstones formed through personal experience as well as research of historical and cultural customs & practices. Each person is unique and will experience crystals in their own way depending on their life’s experiences.

✰ Crystals and gemstones are tools used for living a more positive life and should be used to empower yourself to transform and grow. We possess within ourselves everything that we need to live life fully. Crystals and gemstones serve as a visual and energetic tool to help us on our path. We should not give our power away to them. They are not meant to be a substitute for medical attention.

Aquamarine Heliodor 8mm Bead Bracelet

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