March Birthstone | Aquamarine History, Properties, and Symbolism

Posted on Mar 03, 2021 By Zachary Rawlings

Aquamarine's greenish-blue color is a popular choice for spring and summer wardrobes, and the March birthstone is the perfect gemstone for the transition from winter to spring. The name aquamarine comes from the Latin phrase “aqua marinus” which means water of the sea. It’s easy to see where the gemstone gets its name as it resembles a beautiful blue sky or blue-green ocean water.

Aquamarine ranges in color from almost transparent to a deep and rich blue. Darker shades of blue are the rarest, making them the most valuable. Larger stones also tend to have more intense coloring than smaller stones.

Aquamarine Jewelry

Aquamarine is a type of beryl and measures 7.5 - 8 on the Mohs Hardness Scale, which measures how prone a gemstone is to scratching. Anything over a 7 is ideal for everyday wear pieces making aquamarine a great choice for rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.

Aquamarine is closely related to May’s birthstone emerald and is a popular choice for engagement rings. Aquamarine is also traditionally given as a gift on the 19th wedding anniversary.

Symbolism and Metaphysical Properties

The symbolic meaning of aquamarine is peacefulness, kindness, truth, trust, beauty, happiness, youth, health, and hope.

Aquamarine is also known as the calming stone and it thought to bring compassion, acceptance, and happiness in marriage.

An interesting note, ancient mariners believed the stone would calm the waves and keep sailors safe on their journeys.

Woman wearing aquamarine ring, earrings, and necklace

Our Collection of Aquamarine Jewelry

We have a beautiful collection of rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and pendants that feature aquamarine. Whether you’re looking for an engagement ring, a birthday gift, or an anniversary gift, we have the perfect piece for you.

If you’re having trouble finding the piece you want don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team of jewelry experts are ready answer any questions you might have. You can also have a custom one-of-a-kind piece designed and crafted by one of our master jewelry artisans. The possibilities are endless.

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