Aquamarine
Aquamarine
Aquamarine has historically been used a symbol for youth and happiness due to its color.Ā Its color has also along with its name made Western culture connect it with the ocean.Ā AncientĀ RomansĀ believed aquamarine could protect people who are travelling across the sea,Ā they also used aquamarine to prevent illnesses.
TheĀ ChineseĀ used it to make seals, figurines, andĀ engravings.Ā JapaneseĀ people used aquamarine to makeĀ netsuke.
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