Just Because

I will have to say that I am a huge fan of just because gifts. Last night I received a beautiful aquamarine (my birthstone) necklace from Andrew. It has several stones and it is called "along the way." There was no special occasion, he got it for me because he saw it and thought it would look great on me. I never splurge on nice things for myself, so he wanted to get me something nice to show his appreciation and love for me. So remember this, don't wait until a special occasion or a holiday to show some one you love how much you care about them. Do it daily. Don't wait, you never know when that special someone could be lost. Why wait until it is to late. Tell someone you love them now. "There is no time like the present"


Here are some fun facts about Aquamarine:


Aquamarine (along with bloodstone) is the birthstone associated with March. It is also the gemstone for the 19th Anniversary.
People in the Middle Ages thought that aquamarine could magically overcome the effects of poison.
Ancient sailors traveled with aquamarine crystals, believing that it would ensure a safe voyage, and guarantee a safe return; they often slept with the stones under their pillow to ensure sound sleep. They believed the siren’s (mermaid) fish-like lower body was made of aquamarine.

Its light blue arouses feelings of sympathy, trust, harmony and friendship. Good feelings. Feelings which are based on mutuality and which prove their worth in lasting relationships. The blue of aquamarine is a divine, eternal colour, because it is the colour of the sky. However, aquamarine blue is also the colour of water with its life-giving force. And aquamarine really does seem to have captured the lucid blue of the oceans. No wonder, when you consider that according to the saga it originated in the treasure chest of fabulous mermaids, and has, since ancient times, been regarded as the sailors' lucky stone. Its name is derived from the Latin 'aqua' (water) and 'mare' (sea). It is said that its strengths are developed to their best advantage when it is placed in water which is bathed in sunlight. However, it is surely better still to wear aquamarine, since according to the old traditions this promises a happy marriage and is said to bring the woman who wears it joy and wealth into the bargain. An ideal gem, not only for loving and married couples.