Aquamarine pendant Brazil A (rolled stone)

Tumbled aquamarine stone of approximately 20-30mm pierced by a steel bail.
Shapes, colors and patterns may vary from stone to stone.

Since ancient times, this stone has been defined as the sailor's stone. Its intense blue is reminiscent of water and seas. Sailors used it as a talisman to fight seasickness, fight storms and avoid getting sick.
It was also used as a vision stone. Thanks to the color of its crystal, it was used to make the eyes of statues. It is said that people who looked at these eyes received the gift of clairvoyance.
Greek legends tell that aquamarine is actually the stone of the sirens and allows sailors not to succumb to their songs. We have found traces of aquamarine amulets where images of Poseidon, god of the sea, dolphins or tridents were engraved.
The Greeks considered these engraved amulets to have greater powers to calm the anger of Poseidon and to facilitate the return of ships.
At that time, aquamarine was reputed to attract good luck and wealth.
The Romans made many jewels with this stone. If they engraved a frog on an aquamarine, it allowed reconciliation with their enemies.
The Chinese associate aquamarine with the goddess Guanyin. A great goddess who symbolizes pity, compassion, love, she is also the protector of women and children. Legend has it that this stone helps the unlucky and the sick.
In addition, the Mayans honored Akna, the goddess of motherhood and birth with aquamarines. And in Slavic mythology, aquamarine represents Kulapa, the goddess of herbs, magic.
In the Middle Ages, poisonings were common. Aquamarine was known to be a powerful antidote. Thus, many nobles owned this stone. They immersed it in water for several hours. It is said that this water also cured eye problems or digestive problems.
During the medieval period, the art of divination appeared. Thus, people began to make crystal balls out of aquamarine. This crystal was highly sought after for its clarity and transparency. But, it was used for other forms of divination using an aquamarine suspended from a thread above a bowl filled with water with engraved letters. The diviner asked a question and the aquamarine crystal indicated the letters of the answer from the beyond.
It was customary to say that aquamarine, worn as a necklace, gave happiness and joy in marriages. It even offered the possibility of rekindling the flame within the couple. Thus, aquamarine became the stone offered for the 23 years of marriage.
This stone represents the stone of the traveler like Saint Thomas who made many voyages by boat to evangelize the newly colonized lands.
Aquamarine comes from the Latin aqua marina which translates to “sea water”.

In lithotherapy, aquamarine is a stone that provides peace, which consolidates a budding love (which makes it a perfect engagement ring). Otherwise, it strengthens the love of long-standing couples. Thus, it promotes sincere relationships over long periods.
This stone, with its soothing side, helps the mind to relax and brings positive thoughts. This stone is an excellent anti-stress, it facilitates communication gently and strengthens listening to others. Its vibrations reduce anxiety and provide peace, calm and serenity.
Long used in the Middle Ages in the manufacture of crystal balls, aquamarine represents clairvoyant and sensible minds. Wearing an aquamarine helps to accentuate the intellect and memorization. It is said to be of great support to students, especially during exam periods. Its communication skills help with public speaking and combat stage fright. It is particularly indicated during oral exams.
It combats lack of self-confidence, brings clairvoyance and inner peace. It is highly recommended for anxious and stressed people.
The color of aquamarine is associated with that of a calm sea, it has become a stone of protection in maritime voyages. It is the stone of sailors, navigators in general.