Aquamarine is found in Pakistan and Brazil, and is relatively easy to find commercially, but often in smaller cuts. Faceted Aquamarine is often actually heat-treated beryl, so ask questions when purchasing to be sure you’re getting the real deal.
In crystal healing, aquamarine boosts the immune system, keeps the bridge between heart and throat chakras clear, cools infection and helps to reduce inflammation. Emotionally, aquamarine encourages communication and creative expression and helps to ease grief, loneliness and other strong emotions.
Because of its range of blues and greens, aquamarine looks stunning alongside natural materials, such as wood and shell. You can create a fun tropical look with sea shells, or an earthy, sensual look with bone, horn or wood. Aquamarine also dresses up nicely, and can add a rich, cultured look when it is faceted and combined with precious metals. It would pair well with quartz crystal, or perhaps even amethyst for an eye-catching contrast.
Aquamarine is fairly expensive, so is generally reserved for special jewelry creations. Beware of any aquamarine that seems to be priced low, because it is most likely not true aquamarine.