Aqua Dreams is a triple strand Aquamarine necklace with some Beryl Rondelles interspersed into the center strand. Aquamarine is the birthstone for people born in March, but it's also a stone that is sought after because of it's beautiful hues! It just looks good on all skin colors!!

The shortest strand is 16 inches and the longest one is 19 inches. I finished it with Delica Glass Spacer beads and a Sterling Silver toggle clasp.

As per online research, "The properties of aquamarine related to physical healing are thought to be closely connected with breathing. Sometimes referred to as the “breath stone,” aquamarine is known to alleviate sinus, lung, and respiratory problems. It is also believed to help with bronchitis, colds, hay fever, and various allergies." Also, charmsoflight.com states, "Aquamarine is a stone of courage. Its calming energies reduce stress and quiet the mind. Aquamarine has an affinity with sensitive people. It can invoke tolerance of others and overcomes judgmentalism, giving support to those overwhelmed by responsibility. Clarifies perception, sharpens the intellect and clears confusion. Useful for closure on all levels. Promotes self-expression. Soothes fears and increases sensitivity. Sharpens intuition and opens clairvoyance. Wonderful for meditation. Shields the aura and aligns the chakras. Highly protective during pregnancy, it helps to guard both mother and baby from harm. Discourages miscarriage.

Aquamarine is helpful to sore throats, swollen glands and thyroid problems. It regulates hormones and growth. Boosts the immune system and alleviates overreactions, such as hay fever or allergies. Counteracts short- or long-sightedness."

According to firemountaingems.com, "Precious beryl is said to be first recognized as a powerful stone in ancient Mesopotamia, where it was believed to strengthen belief in the gods. It was viewed as a healing stone in ancient Greece, where precious beryl was dipped into drinking water and that water was drunk to remove kidney stones and bladder ailments. Some oral traditions state that beryls of all kinds make the lazy more industrious and the slow-minded more clever. Precious beryl is also believed to help locate lost property and in divination.

While specific beryl varieties have their own properties precious beryl tends to be affiliated by its color: blue-greens to the throat chakra, colorless to the crown chakra, golden-yellow heliodor to the solar plexus chakra, etc." It's thought that Beryl helps us to detoxify, clarify our thoughts and release old non beneficial thought patterns.

Beautiful and beneficial, Aqua Dreams can be a wonderful addition to your jewelry wardrobe!