Aquamarine gets it's name from the Latin words for sea water.  With it's medium to pale blue color, aquamarine has been treasured by civilizations since 400 BC.  Ancient Greeks believed that aquamarine held the essence and spirit of the sea.  Wearing this stone was said to prevent sea sickness and protect the wearer from adversaries.  It was also believed to provide courage and a strong will.

Aquamarine is also said to have a soothing influence on land.  This was especially true for married couples and it's power to help husbands and wives work out their differences and ensure a long and happy marriage makes it a good anniversary gift.  A dream about aquamarine is supposed to mean that you will meet new friends.

To Christians, aquamarine represents harmony, happiness, childhood innocence, purity, and youthfulness.

Aquamarine is a member of the beryl family. Another beryl, emerald, is its close cousin.  Aquamarine is found in Brazil, Zambia, Mozambique, Angola, Nigeria and other countries.

Aquamarine is the birthstone for March.