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:
A gift of jewellery with meaning
This chunky eye-catching and meaningful bracelet features big bold beads (including evil eye ones), a large metal heart charm and a silver coloured metal Hamsa charm. The Hamsa (or Hand of Fatima) is a palm-shaped amulet used in many societies as a sign of protection providing defence against the ' evil eye ' and to help strengthen the vulnerable or weak. It represents blessings, power and strength and is therefore a popular good luck charm (in many religions - including the Christian where it is called the Hand of Mary). This is the perfect gift to help protect your friends or loved-ones - and they will appreciate you concern.
:)- Gift-Wrapped
:)- Optional information card about Hamsa Hand of Fatima (free)
:)- Personal message can be added
:)- Rapid shippingDimensions: Bracelet measures approx 19cms /7.5" but is elastic and therefore suitable for most wrist sizes. Choice of colours available and designs vary slightly: Please choose from options box when ordering.
Do you know someone who could do with some extra belief for a special event, or protection as they embark on new ventures? Show them you care with this big bold bracelet of inspiration. Comes gift-wrapped, like all our presents (with an information card) - and we can print a personal message on your behalf.
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In reality, the "evil eye" has nothing to do with "evil". Instead, it is a look of envy - believed to be derived from an old Celtic word for desire and jealousy, and not a curse or malediction.
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