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 special gift to inspire a man / boy
These cufflinks are unique. They are hand-crafted by gifted silversmiths in the "field of stars" in Galicia, northern Spain, close to El Camino de Santiago (the Way of St James) . . and have real significance.
Do you want to encourage a friend or loved-one along their journey through life, or as a reminder of their goals and achievements? Let us send them this handsome pair of sterling-silver scallop shell cufflinks on your behalf, to show how much your care.
Hand-crafted in the "field of stars" in Galicia, northern Spain, close to El Camino de Santiago (the Way of St James), these solid-silver cufflinks typify our range of handmade jewellery that exhibits symbolism with palpable meaning and significance.
:)- Gift-Wrapped
:)- Optional information card about the Way of St James (free)
:)- Personal message can be added
:)- Rapid shippingMore info on the Way of St. James:
The 1,000-year-old 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. At least 250,000 people travel the Camino each year from all over the world: 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 on these cufflinks. Everyone experiences the journey in a different way.
Description: These special sterling-silver cufflinks are in the shape of the scallop shell / concha de vieira, the symbol of the Camino de Santiago. Shell measures 14 x 14mm and the cufflinks close with a hinge.
Whatever somebody’s journey through life - whether on El Camino itself, or on holiday, a business trip, a gap year, trekking, etc, many friends and loved-ones like to pass on a special gift to wish the recipient well on their travels - and success and safekeeping along the way.
Gift these handsome scallop shell cufflinks to inspire your menfolk and help them to be strong and fortunate in their life. Also makes an ideal gift for a Christening, Confirmation or First Communion, which would be really appreciated. They come gift-wrapped, like all our presents - and we can print a personal message on your behalf.
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