‘A March born shall always be
Soothed by Aqua, gem of sea,
This mermaid’s treasure stone you wear,
Will bring happiness, love, affection and care.’
– Gregorian Birthstone Poem
The beautiful March birthstone, aquamarine, is named after the color of the sea and belongs to the blue-green beryl family of gemstones. Ancient Greek and Roman sailors believed the aquamarine stone would help protect them on their journeys. Its color is light blue or sea-green, hence its Latin-based name, which means ‘sea water’.
Loose Aquamarine Gemstones
One of the most famous aquamarine jewelry pieces belongs to Duchess of Sussex Megan Markle. She received the ring from her husband during the wedding. This striking piece of jewelry features a large emerald-cut, pale blue aquamarine gem set in 24-carat yellow-gold and surrounded by over 30 smaller diamonds. But you don’t have to be a member of the royal family to wear and enjoy stunning aquamarine jewelry. Read more about aquamarine.
The other traditional March birthstone is the bloodstone, which is an opaque, dark green stone with flecks of red. This unique stone is a member of the chalcedony family, and its hardness makes it very suitable for carving and placing in jewelry.
‘Who in this world of ours their eyes
In March first open shall be wise,
In days of peril firm and brave,
And wear a bloodstone to their grave.’
– Gregorian Birthstone Poem
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