Happy birthday to the March babies! Your birthstone is the aquamarine which gets it's name from the Latin word 'aqua marina' which means sea water. The similarity of the gemstones beautiful and clear blue color to that of the ocean. Aquamarines have been used in jewelry and as protective amulets dating back as far as 500 BC. The aquamarine is a precious gem from the beryl family.
The color of the gemstone can range from teal to blue-green and then almost a colorless pale blue. However the preferred color is a lovely sky blue.
Taking care of your aquamarine is very easy due to the durability of the stone, at home it just requires a soft brush and some soapy water, rinse and then wipe dry. The stone is also safe to put in an ultrasonic cleaner unless it has an internal occlusion or characteristic.
Stop into McCaskill and Company in Destin, Florida and check out all of our gorgeous aquamarine jewelry.