Aquamarine The stone which brings couples luckAquamarine is one of the best-loved precious stones. It gets its name from the color, like the color of the sea. The largest and most beautiful stones come from Brazil, they also occur in Zambia, Mozambique, Angola, Nigeria, Afghanistan und in Madagascar. Like emeralds, aquamarine is a variation of beryl. It occurs naturally in a wide range of shades, from light blue to green. The coloring is due to the iron content in particular. Aquamarine crystallizes in long, hexagonal prisms and often shows characteristic inclusions. The gem was loved by the early Greeks and Romans, who believed it protected the wearer on voyages by ship. It is also considered to bring luck to engaged couples and strengthen a marriage. Aquamarine is said to relieve the symptoms of toothache, epilepsy and liver disease.
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