AQUAMARINE

Tranquillity · Courage · Communication

Taking its name from the Latin words for seawater, aquamarine has been linked to the ocean for centuries. Sailors once carried the stone as a protective charm, while its transparent blue colour came to represent calm, openness and the courage to navigate the unknown.

Properties: Believed to encourage clear communication, serenity and emotional balance.

Characteristics: A blue to blue-green variety of beryl with a Mohs hardness of 7.5–8, valued for its transparency and delicate aquatic colours.