Aquamarine Rough/Raw Gemstone Sterling Silver Bracelet

Enlightened KC Jewelry & Crystals

Each piece in our collection is crafted with intention, featuring high-quality, ethically sourced gemstones and crystals from around the globe. Because our treasures are naturally formed and individually selected, no two are exactly alike—photos are representative, but each item carries its own unique size, texture, color, and energy. Please note that images may appear larger than actual size. If you have questions, we’re always happy to assist—your connection to your new Enlightened KC piece matters deeply to us.

Metaphysical & Healing Properties

While many of our customers find spiritual and energetic resonance with our crystals, all metaphysical and healing claims are based on traditional and cultural beliefs. These statements have not been evaluated by licensed medical professionals and are not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not recommend using crystals as a substitute for conventional medical or psychological treatment and do not claim they cure or heal medical conditions.

Natural Beauty & Authenticity

Our crystal pieces and lamps are naturally formed and carefully extracted. Inclusions, druzy pockets, surface texture, and color variations are part of their authentic character—not flaws. These features reflect the raw beauty and ancient story held within each stone. We honor these natural distinctions and hand-select every piece with care, ensuring quality, integrity, and a touch of magic.

Sometimes called the “Stone of Courage and Preparedness”, Aquamarine is often used as a “good luck” crystal.  Aquamarine’s colors are pretty easy to guess considering its name.  Derived from the Latin words, aqua meaning water, and marina meaning sea, aquamarine is very much like the color of the sea.  Like the sea, this gemstone varies in color from a pale blue, to blue-green to a greenish blue.  Aquamarine is a variety of mineral called beryl, just like its sister gemstone, emerald.  Aquamarine is abundant and therefore not as valuable as the emerald gemstone.  Nonetheless, the aquamarine gemstone is a hard, clean mineral that can be found in larger crystals making them valuable to collectors and great stones for jewelry.  Although not  as prized by collectors, aquamarine is sometimes heat treated in order to bring out more deep and true coloring.  Brazil is the largest producer of the gemstone, but it is also mined in Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Pakistan, Mozambique, the United States, India, Afghanistan, Russia and China.

History

Aquamarine has been valued in just about all cultures through all of history.  The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that Poseidon (Greek) or Neptune (Roman) created the gemstone out of the seawater.  Both Greeks and Romans believed that the stone held protective powers during sea travel.  The Romans believed that possessing a frog gemstone carved out of aquamarine or onto the aquamarine would help turn their enemies into friends.  The famous Roman naturist, Pliny the Elder, documented the stone by stating “The Lovely, aquamarine, which seems to have come from some mermaid’s treasure house.  In the depths of a summer sea, has charms not to be denied”.

Other civilizations also admired Aquamarine.  The Sumerians, Egyptians and Hebrews revered the gemstone believing it brought joy, happiness and granted youth.  The Hebrews would adorn the breastplates of their High Priests with the stone.  During the Middle Ages, aquamarine was used to detoxify and purify the body.  It was used to purify the drinks of royalty to help prevent poisoning by their enemies.  At this time, it was also believed that the aquamarine was the most powerful fortune telling crystal.   

Metaphysical Properties

·         Helps Preserve Balance and Order

·         Invites Feelings of Love, Peace and Joy

·         Soothing Energy Reduces Stress and Calms an Overactive Mind

·         Protects Against Negative Pollutants

·         Fights Against Wrongful Judgment

·         Supports Overwhelming Responsibility and Allows Self Accountability

·         Break Routine Habits

·         Pushes for Strength in Communication

·         Clears Confusion and Sharpen the Mind

·         Helps to Identify and Understand Emotions

·         Allows You to Dive Deeper into Self Truths

·         Promotes Closure to Life Events

·         Clears Throat Chakra

·         Aligns Chakras 

Physical Healing 

·         Curing Throat, Stomach and Tooth Ailments

·         Alleviates Sinus, Lung and Respiratory Issues

·         Reducing Swollen Glands

·         Helps with Thyroid Conditions

·         Harmonizes the Thyroid and Pituitary to Balance Hormones

·         General Tonic for Organ Cleansing

·         Great for Eye Conditions and Vision Issues

·         Sooths the Immune System

·         Alleviates Pains Associated with Arthritis

·         Reduces Varicose Veins 

Chakras 

·         Throat