Birthstone March
The birthstone for March is aquamarine; a beautiful blue that can range from nearly colorless to a deep sea blue. Sunlight can fade the color of the birthstone, so try to minimize exposure to unnecessary sunlight.
Birthstone aquamarine
The name aquamarine means "color of seawater" in Latin, "aqua marina." The stone's color is a light, transparent sea blue. Besides being a stone of water, it's also often described as the love stone. Aquamarines can be found in many different countries, but the largest gem-quality aquamarine, weighing 110.5 kilograms, was found in Brazil in 1910. Fortunately, our birthstone jewelry is more manageable.
March birthstone meaning
Aquamarine promotes a relaxed and cheerful attitude. It is a blue and blue-green beryl. It also reduces anger, irritation, and stress and helps you remain honest and tolerant. This stone has a strong calming effect. Due to its subtle watery blue hue, aquamarine has always had a strong connection to the sea. Legends spoke of finding mermaids and unconditional love through the power of aquamarine. The Greeks and Romans gave aquamarine as a sign of love and marital fidelity.
March birthstone history
From approximately 700 BC to 500 AD, aquamarines were used as talisman during voyages on rivers and seas. The birthstone was said to protect against drowning and was widely worn by those who sailed the Mediterranean. Later, many aquamarines were found with prophecies carved into them, primarily related to the sea and its gods. The god of the sea is Poseidon, also known as Neptune. She hoped to prevent him from causing earthquakes and storms by sticking his trident into the seabed.
Pisces birthstone
Besides being the birthstone for March, aquamarine also represents the signs Pisces and Aries. You can also use it for zodiac jewelry if you're interested.
Pisces February 19 - March 20 amethyst and aquamarine
Aries March 21 - April 19 aquamarine and diamond
Pisces can choose between the February birthstone, the amethyst, and the March birthstone, a light blue aquamarine. They can also choose the March birthstone, or perhaps a diamond.
March Birthstone at Mama Jewels
In addition to jewelry featuring the March birthstone, we have a large collection of birthstone jewelry in stock in our shop. Browse our extensive collection of birthstone jewelry in the webshop or come try it on in our beautiful studio in Vlissingen. Would you like to design a unique piece of jewelry featuring the February birthstone? You can do so in our studio; one of our expert goldsmiths will work with you to explore the possibilities of incorporating the aquamarine into a beautiful ring, pendant, or bracelet.
Order March birthstone online
Gemstone jewelry is often unique and not available in different sizes. If you'd like to order a birthstone ring online, we'll custom-make it for you in our workshop. To find the right ring size, please see our instructions. The birthstone for March can also be beautifully incorporated into other jewelry, such as a beautiful birthstone bracelet or pendant. View the complete collection of birthstone jewelry from Mama Jewels here .