Aquamarine has been used by the Egyptians as long ago as 500 BC. At that time, it was considered a sacred color, closely associated with the god of the Nile River, Hapy. The history continues to the Romans believing that the aquamarine mineral (Latin combining “water” and “sea”) had special powers to allow one to see into the future, while also possessing the ability to turn foes into allies. The Greeks had an affinity for the mineral and color as well, strongly believing that Poseidon himself was actually made of aquamarine. Equal parts green and blue, the result is a color that is altogether unique. Aqua stands out for its luminosity, visual coolness, and has been favored throughout antiquity for it’s usage in portraying water.
