Aquamarine: The Mermaid's Stone

Aquamarine: The Mermaid’s Stone by evashawdesigns

From the Latin words for “sea water”, legend holds that the captivating blue-green aquamarine was discovered in a mermaid’s treasure chest, thus earning it the distinctive title of the “sailors lucky stone”.

In the 14^th century, poet William Langland wrote his famous piece, “William’s Vision of Piers Plowman”. Part theological allegory and part social satire, the poem names aquamarine as an antidote for poison. As a result, the demand for aquamarine jewelry spiked among European royalty throughout the following centuries.

It’s popularity continued, but morphed over time. While in the 19^th century aquamarines with a clear greenish hue were in vogue, a bluer shade is preferred nowadays.  Currently, aquamarines are associated with insight, prophecy and happy marriage. Aquamarine is the birthstone for March