Aquamarine Polished Crystal Donut

Description

Aquamarine cut and polished into a donut shape of about 3 cm in diameter. This will be an ideal piece for wire wrapping into a pendant. This would pair wonderfully with silver or argentium. From Brazil. Comes with a free handmade leather necklace so that it is ready to wear.

Aquamarine gets it name from the latin “water of the sea,” as its colour resembles the blue of the sea. It’s from the beryl family of stones. Legend has it that aquamarine is the treasure of mermaids and has the power to keep sailors safe at sea. Other ancient traditions say that carrying or wearing an aquamarine promotes happiness in relationships. As a whole, the stone has a very soothing and calming energy, enhancing feelings of trust, friendship and harmony. Many people use it for work with the fifth chakra – the energy centre in the throat – as it can promote improved communication skills.

Aquamarine is the second-most-popular gem beryl and is the birthstone for the month of March. Like emerald, its identity is defined by its color. Aquamarine has a distinct greenish blue to blue color. Unlike emerald, light-colored stones in this color range are still called aquamarine.

Beryl is a relatively rare silicate mineral with a chemical composition of Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

Aquamarine mainly forms in granite pegmatites and hydrothermal veins.

Beryl has served as a minor ore of beryllium, and color varieties of the mineral are among the world’s most popular gemstones. Emerald, aquamarine, heliodor, and morganite are the most popular varieties of beryl.