The stone of mermaids!

If you saw my most recent Facebook post you saw some gorgeous Aquamarine rings that we have right here in the store.  Aquamarine is the official birthstone of March (lucky little March babies.)

The word Aquamarine is derived from two Latin words: aqua meaning "water" and marina meaning "of the sea."  There are many different historical meanings and lore surrounding  this beautiful blue stone.  The Greeks and Romans knew this gem as the sailor's gem, ensuring safe passage and voyage across stormy seas. According to old folklore it is said that this gem would bring victory in battle and legal disputes.  It is also said that this gem was the most appropriate gift for a husband to give his new wife the morning after consummating their marriage.

This gorgeous stone has a variety of different colors from the light blue of the sky, to the light greenish blue and deep greenish blue of the ocean.  The amazing beryl mineral captures almost very color of the sea.

"The lovely aquamarine, which seems to have come from some mermaid's treasure house, in the depths of a summer sea, has charms not to be denied." - Pliny the Elder

 

Light blue-green Round                  Deep Blue-Green Pear                     Cabochon - Square Cut
Spiral- Cut Aquamarine                        Cut Aquamarine                                 Aquamarine

Left & Above: custom design, Oval Aqua, diamonds, and pink sapphires (set in rose gold.)

As you can see in all the above images this is definitely the stone of mermaids! And who doesn't want to be a mermaid! All of the jewelry and stones pictured can be purchased right here at Evans!

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