March birthstone is Aquamarine. The word Aquamarine is derived from the Latin words ‘aqua’ which means water and ‘marina’ which means sea. It was named so because it reflected the color of the sea water – sea blue, pale blue, sky blue, sea green, etc. Aquamarine has long been considered a lucky stone, especially by sailors, who carried it to keep them safe at sea. The serene color of aquamarine is said to cool the temper, allowing the wearer to remain calm and levelheaded. Its pale, cool color beautifully complements spring and summer wardrobes.
Since early times, aquamarine has been believed give the wearer foresight, courage, and happiness. It is said to increase intelligence and make one youthful. As a healing stone, it is said to be effective as a treatment for anxiety and in the Middle Ages it was thought that aquamarine would reduce the effect of poisons. It is also said to reignite passion in someone’s troubled married life.
Aquamarine is the traditional gift for a 19th wedding anniversary. This gift may have just about anything to do with the color aquamarine, but the gift was originally meant to be aquamarine jewelry.
Both emeralds and aquamarine are members of the beryl family of gemstones, and many people are unaware that these stones are so closely related. Emeralds are the most rare and precious of the beryl gemstones because they are more fragile. However, fine examples of aquamarine are also highly prized. Happy Birthday March!
Here are some pretty aquamarine jewelry available for purchase.
Sumpters Jewelry • 3501 Wilkinson Blvd • Charlotte, NC 28208 • (704) 399-5348
www.sumptersjewelry.com
written by: Susan G
edited and designed by: Carolyn M
