From the Latin word that means seawater, the aquamarine and items inlaid with it like aquamarine rings and other pieces of jewelry are a popular choice in today's world for its color. The aquamarine is of a delicate beautiful blue-green color that has calming, cooling and soothing effects on the wearer.
A number of myths and legends are attached to the aquamarine and one is that it is believed to come from the goddess Venus. Just like the emerald, it helps improve eyesight and increases a person's intuition. That is why, in the Middle Ages, the oracles used aquamarine as a fortune telling tool when cut into crystal balls. The stone was used as a divining tool in many pieces of literature from ancient times. Sometimes the aquamarine is hung by a thread over a bowl of water that has letters on the rim and when the crystal touches the letters, it is said to spell out an answer. For its color related to the sea, it has a reputation of helping to cure sea and motion sickness. Legend has it that this is regarded as the jewel of the mermaids and therefore, is also seen as the sailor's gem that ensures a safe and successful passage on stormy seas. In Roman belief, a couple that comes together with the wearing of aquamarine rings are 'joined in love, and it does great things'. Even the ancient Roman philosopher, Pliny describes it as something, which seems to have come from a mermaid's treasure house. In addition to this, aquamarine amulets are believed to bring relief of pain, cure laziness, and improve concentration.
For all these qualities that the aquamarine has, wearing this crystal in the form of aquamarine rings is a fantastic decision. The stone can be set in yellow gold, white gold, or silver bands. It can be the only ornamentation on the band and can come with other gems if you desire. Designs of the aquamarine rings can be intricate and as delicate as the gem itself or can be bulky and exude a strength that can be worn by a man. The gem can be cut into a shape of your choice. It can be a heart, an oval, a square, or a circle. You can buy the ring inlaid with the aquamarine for yourself or as a gift for any occasion, such as birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, etc.
Aquamarine rings are so versatile and wearing one can demonstrate a sense of style. The color of the stone works with any outfit that you might have each day. It can look formal and can be worn at work or you can choose to wear it on a casual day. You can also were it at night if you prefer to use it as an accessory during a date night. The aquamarine might also help with other facets of life since legends say that it improves different avenues of our life. But whether it is true or not, what is important is that there is never a loss in choosing aquamarine rings for jewelry.
-By: Mary Helou
Mary Helou writes about various fashion and jewelry related topics. See more of her work at http://www.blackonyxrings.org/ and http://www.blackonyxrings.org/Gemstone-Rings.html
