Color range: blue to light green-blue

Value:  Infrequently found

Despite the legends and associations, aquamarine corresponds magically to the mental school of transference, and it remains quite inert to water magics.

Stone-tenders say that aquamarine help protect against seasickness -- a rather ironic assertion, since most stone-tenders come from the landlocked Duchy of Aldora, but many infrequent sea travelers swear by its usefulness. (Others just swear, but the gem's success stories travel farther than its failures.)

Diviners say that aquamarine can be used to predict the moods of the sea and to help find a course least likely to anger Charl.

Ancient legend holds that Niima's mother, like the Arkati Lumnis, took a particular interest in mortals. Supposedly, a seafaring elf was supposed to give up his life upon the ocean and move inland to fulfill the terms of a betrothal made when he was a small child. When he last went to the goddess's shrine, he filled the font upon the altar with saltwater from his tears of regret. The heart of the Arkati was touched by the elf's love of her husband's realm, and she touched the water with her power, transforming some of it into an aquamarine talisman. Ever after, it is said, whenever someone grieves for lack of the sea, part of their grief filters down into the rock and creates aquamarine stones. The dwarves say this is all nonsense, but the legend has captured elven fancy to a degree that seems unlikely to fade.

When traveling far from the shore, human and elven sailors alike often wear aquamarine amulets engraved with dolphins to invoke Niima's favor and avoid Charl's wrath.

A gift of aquamarine represents sympathy, trust, and fellow-feeling.

Aquamarine is a member of the beryl family.   The word aquamarine is derived from the Latin word for seawater because the colors can range from light green-blue to blue.   

Although aquamarine can be easily confused with blue topaz, it is much more scarce and valuable.   It is tough enough to be used as a ring or pendant center stone.

Aquamarine was the eighth foundation stone in the wall of the New Jerusalem and was used to guard against injury during battle.  Sometimes known as the "Serene One", it is said to calm the nerves and reduce fluid retention, enhancing clarity of mind and aiding creative self-expression.

Aquamarine has long been considered the symbol of happiness and everlasting youth.   It was also thought to induce sleep.   It has been believed that when held in the mouth, aquamarine could enable one to call a devil from hell and receive answers to any questions ask.   Water in which an aquamarine has been soaked was believed to cure eye troubles and hiccups.   

Aquamarine alternates with bloodstone as the birthstone for March.  Aquamarine is the anniversary gemstone for the 16th and 19th year of marriage.