Aquamarine – the Traveller’s lucky gemstone
SEARCH for Aquamarine jewellery in our SHOP
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.
###
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:
A traveller's companion for strength . . and protection
Our Red Jasper scallop shell necklace makes an ideal present for someone about to embark on a journey, or undertake a new venture. Red Jasper is a protective gemstone and believed to promote courage and physical stamina. The scallop shell is the symbol of the Camino de Santiago. The 1,000-year-old pilgrimage to the shrine of St. James in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is known as the Way of St. James (El Camino de Santiago - in Spanish). Some 200,000 pilgrims travel to the city each year from all over the world to find inspiration and/or deeper spiritual understanding.
:)- Gift-Wrapped
:)- Sterling-silver chain included
:)- Option for free information card
:)- Personal message can be added
:)- Rapid shippingIf you want to wish friends or colleagues well and show them how much you care, let us send this lovely inspirational present on your behalf. It is the ideal gift for a traveller, perhaps someone going on a gap year, or even starting a new job or new life.
Dimensions: Shell measures 30mm in length including the hanging ring, 20mm in width, and comes with a 20" sterling silver belcher chain.
More info about El Camino journey:
The Way of St. James (El Camino de Santiago - in Spanish), criss-crosses Western Europe, arriving at Santiago de Compostela in Northern Spain on the Atlantic coast: Some people walk, others travel by bike. Many travellers choose to do the Camino for personal, rather than any spiritual or religious reasons - taking time out from their busy/modern lives and perhaps finding inspiration along the way, whilst reflecting on their life in a supportive environment. Many carry with them a Scallop Shell symbol like this. Everyone experiences the journey in a different way.
Gift this truly meaningful scallop shell and jasper necklace to inspire your friends and help them to be strong and safeguarded in their life or on their trip. A wonderful Camino gift. Comes gift-wrapped, like all our presents - and we can print a personal message on your behalf.
######################
More information about Spain's Camino and La Concha scallop shell of St James - La vieira concha de Santiago
######################
RED JASPER : The Guardian gem stone
Red jasper has been used as a stone of protection for thousands of years. It is also believed to give people the courage to speak out and the bravery to achieve personal independence. Red Jasper is also said to promote physical stamina.
Red Jasper is thought to be especially suitable as a gift for those Travelling on a Journey / Trip; but also for those attending an Interview, or making a trip to the Hospital, or their 1st Day somewhere new because these are all special events that need extra confidence.
######################
More information about the good luck properties of Red Jasper . .
######################
