Aquamarine – the Traveller’s lucky gemstone
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Aquamarine is blessed with many mystical powers and, since ancient times, it has been associated with luck, happiness and courage. Primarily, it was considered sacred to the God of the sea and so travellers. It therefore is suitable as a gift for someone travelling or going on a trip – intended to give them good luck on their journey. In ancient times, it was used by the ancient Greeks, the Egyptians and Romans for this purpose, and wearing Aquamarine amulets engraved with the water god was thought to protect them when travelling overseas or on water and bring them good luck at sea and to prevent seasickness. Legend says that Aquamarine was the treasure of the mermaids. It is also referred to as the treasure of Atlantis.
With Aquamarine jewellery gifts you can pass on your good luck blessings for several events: Someone travelling on a trip (moving abroad, for example): A happy bride at a wedding (or engagement); Or just best wishes for an Anniversary.
- See some other gemstone necklaces for someone Travelling on a Journey especially for safety, security and protection – a gift for travellers
Aquamarine is also believed to have a soothing influence on relationships, especially marriage. Its reputed power to ensure a long and happy marriage makes Aquamarine an excellent stone to give on Anniversaries; it is the traditional gemstone for the 19th Wedding Anniversary, and lore has it that an Aquamarine is the luckiest charm for a bride, making it the perfect gift for an Engagement. It is reputed to bring good luck to couples ensuring long-lasting relationships because it evokes feelings of trust and harmony.
To many ancient cultures, Aquamarine was also a symbol of happiness, courage and everlasting youth, curing laziness and quickening the intellect, and improving memory. Aquamarine is said to replace anger and negativity with mental peace and clarity, providing the wearer with emotional and mental balance. For these reasons it is said to be an effective treatment for anxiety, depression and grief, bringing serenity to the mind to the wearer. The gem is also believed to stimulate creativity. It is used for calming and relaxing the mind and to decrease nervous tension. People often wear this lucky gemstone to bring good luck in new ventures and to ensure financial success.
- gemstone necklaces for luck in a New Job or for a New Start
Aquamarine is the birthstone for the month of March and associated with the zodiac sign of Aries.
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These are some of the most well known ‘ Lucky Gemstones ‘ offering gifts for their own particular / special event that sometimes needs that extra bit of luck or inspiration:
Amethyst * Aquamarine * Aventurine * Black Agate * Carnelian * Citrine * Coral * Garnet * Indian Agate * Jade * Moonstone * Pearl * Red Jasper * Rose Quartz * Smokey Quartz * Tigers Eye * Sodalite
Each of these is renowned for igniting belief and bringing inspiration and good luck to certain events or occasions:
An eco-friendly gift for travellers (or pilgrims) to say Stay Safe
This unique Camino de Santiago bracelet is made of two strands of rich brown cork cord and features a lovely silver-plated filigree scallop shell charm, symbolic of El Camino de Santiago in Spain / France. The fittings are also silver-plated.
Every year, some 200,000 people travel "El Camino" - the so-called 'Way of St James' in Spain, to find inspiration and to reflect on their lives in a supportive environment. Many carry with them a scallop shell symbol like this, which is indicative of travellers the world over and safe travel too.
Do you want to encourage and support your friends or loved-ones as they travel life's camino and face its challenges? Let us send this elegant bracelet on your behalf to show how much you care - a symbolic Camino pilgrim bracelet.
:)- Gift-Wrapped
:)- Optional information card about Safe Travels (free)
:)- Personal message can be included
:)- Rapid shippingDescription: This unique Camino filigree scallop shell bracelet measures approx 6.75" long by 10mm wide. It has an extender chain and is therefore suitable for most wrist sizes. It is made from two strands of cork cord which is soft, flexible, durable - and sustainable. (It is also perfect for vegans or others who are not so keen on leather.)
More info about the Way of St. James:
The Way of St. James criss-crosses Western Europe, arriving at Santiago through Northern Spain. It is generally regarded as a journey of the body, mind and spirit. Modern travellers choose to do the Camino for personal, spiritual and/or religious reasons - or simply to take time out from their busy, modern lives. For many, the walk is to find inspiration - improving their outlook on life, bringing them into closer contact with nature and expanding their cultural horizons through contact with other travellers. Everyone experiences the journey in a different way.
Do you know someone who could do with some extra encouragement and support as they embark on new ventures and new journeys? Show them that you care and that you are thinking of them with this lovely Camino bracelet. Comes gift-wrapped, like all our presents - and we can print a personal message on your behalf.
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