Aquamarine Birthstone Jewelry

March Birthstone—Aquamarine Gemstones

Derived from the words aqua, meaning 'water' and marine, which means 'sea,' the aquamarine birthstone is a favorite because of its unique and vibrant blue-green color associated with the ocean or the sky. The lucky ones assigned to the birthstone are Pisces and Aries or those who were born in March.

Aquamarine: Origin and History

While most aquamarine gemstones are blue or greenish-blue, they may also come in darker colors, indicating their rarity. Aquamarine is a type of mineral called beryl, a silicate mainly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. The variety of beryls are named according to their dominant colors: emerald for its green hues, the red beryl, and aquamarine for its seawater tones. The birthstone can be mined in the United States, Brazil, Madagascar, India, and more.

Aquamarine is known historically as a gemstone carried by sailors for good luck and safe travels during their voyage out into the sea. Its association with the sea and the sky also lead others to associate it with youth and eternal life. Like the sea, this birthstone is claimed to have calming properties, such as releasing fear and delivering mental clarity and healing properties, especially for the liver, throat, stomach, and eyes.

Aquamarine as a Fashion Favorite

The unique color of the aquamarine birthstone attracts people of all ages, the youth due to its association with mermaids and sea creatures, and older audiences for its elegant and classic designs. It even made headlines when the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, wore an aquamarine cocktail ring during her wedding in 2018, the piece a precious inheritance from the late Princess Diana.

Aquamarine jewelry pieces are indeed a great way to express your fondness for someone's birthday or a couple who's celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary. Browse through our collection to find your favorite aquamarine birthstone piece.