Aquamarine is the birthstone for March. The gemstone aquamarine is the blue-green variety of the mineral beryl.
The name aquamarine comes from the Romans: aqua, meaning water, and mare, meaning sea. This association with the sea made it the sailors gemstone, promising safe voyages, as well as protection against peril. In the Roman period, the aquamarine was also believed to possess medicinal powers; with the ability to heal. During the Middle Ages, aquamarines were thought to be an antidote against poison.
Erica Courtney Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant
The durability of aquamarine makes it an excellent gemstone, and its delicate blue green color is very impressive when presented in a larger stone. In the United States, aquamarines can be found in Colorado, Maine, and Wyoming. Worldwide there are mines in Brazil, Colombia, China, Pakistan , Madagascar, and Kenya.
Many of our designers choose to use this beautiful gemstone in their jewelry. Whether or not March is your birth month, aquamarine is the perfect stone choice for all those who love the magical hue of the sea.
