A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-10-05....Smithsonian Bling Blings

Aquamarine

[Aquamarine]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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Today we take an up close look at some of the rare and historic jewelry collection that's on display at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.

Let's face it, none of us will ever have a jewelry collection as striking and large as this one but it's always fun to look!

The pictures and descriptions were taken from
the Smithsonian Gem & Mineral Collection Website.

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[GodBlessUSA]

Great minds! LOL! :)

[The Mayor]

It does, and I thought just that as I was reading it.

[The Mayor]

Gordon Lightfoot: Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

[GodBlessUSA]

Looks like, just another day being Princess of everything, for this cat. And this one too. ;)

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor :)
Link isn't now working for me.

[Billie]

LOL, you only want the biggest cut emerald in the world?

Oh, a smaller "copy" would do, I guess. :)

Seriously, looking at it among the others, without imagining the sheer size of it, it looks the least ostentatious to me. :)

[DollyCali]

quamarine

Because of its color, aquamarine has long been associated with the sea and element of water. This stone was the stone of sea-goddesses and sirens of the past. Fishermen and sailors used this stone as an amulet against danger.

Aquamarine has been used to remove warts and cure other skin ailments, simply rub the stone over affected areas while swimming in sea water. Aquamarine is another of the stones rumored to be included in King Solomon's famous breastplate. Beads of aquamarine were found in ancient Egyptian tombs, they were used to buy safe passage through the nether worlds (Birthstones & Gemstones).

Aquamarine has been thought to bring love and affection. It was considered the symbol of youth, hope and health. It was said that if you dreamt of aquamarine, you were sure to make new friends (Matlins & Bonanno, 2000, p. 164).

Aquamarine is named with the Greek word for sea water. Legends say it is the treasure of mermaids, with the power to keep sailors safe at sea. It is said to be strongest when immersed in water. It was believed to help husbands and wives work out their differences and ensure a long and happy marriage. Aquamarine was also said to protect against the deceit of the devil (Aquamarine Info).

Ancients believed the gemstone imparted courage to the wearer, helped in winning disputes and protect from slander, cured laziness and improved mental power.

In the Middle Ages, it was believed to give the wearer both insight and foresight, as well as freedom from insomnia. Water in which an aquamarine had been soaked was believed to cure eye troubles, stoppage of breath and hiccups (More Aquamarine).

[Billie]

Oh my gosh! The tiara looks right at home on that cat!

[Aquamarine]

And here's a version of the song The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Gordon Lightfoot.

[Aquamarine]

BTW - there is a notice at the Smithsonian that these jewels belong to the citizens of the USA...and yet, they won't let me take one home.

Haha.

[Billie]

You're quick! What a neat post, Dolly.

[DollyCali]

whoa, hiding my monitor so my cats don't see this. They are spoiled enough! neat pix. Need to get going for now..will check in this afternoon when I get home & before I leave for my late afternoon & evening out..

[Aquamarine]

Christmas is coming up - what to get the little lady......remember...diamonds are a girl's best friend. :)

Need to get this important message to my hubby. lol

[DollyCali]

steal, copy, modify...

:-)

[Aquamarine]

Thanks You.

The kitty picture is gorgeous!

[Billie]

steal, copy, modify...

:) Could have just copied Snugs' birthday table!! But the aquamarine stone looks pretty on the lavendar background. :)

[Aquamarine]

You beat me to it. Your version is much better.

[The Mayor]

I just tried it again and it opened right up, it's a MP3 file
You might beable to right click and save link as..

[The Mayor]

It's a great song. They opened up the news with the story today, of course we live right at the end of lake Erie.

I actually live in the middle of the Niagara River, it splits and goes around us heading toward the falls which is 5 miles away.

[Aquamarine]

Bea-u-tiful Post Dolly! What a showstopper with so much good info about the gemstone.

"It is said to be strongest when immersed in water."