March birthstone
March birthstone: Aquamarine
Aquamarine is the stone of calm, courage, clear communication and safe seas. Here's its color, history, care and what to look for when you buy.
- Color
- Pale sky blue to deep sea blue
- Hardness
- 7.5–8 Mohs
- Meaning
- calm, courage, clear communication and safe seas
- Found in
- Brazil, Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Pakistan and Mozambique
- Anniversary
- 19th
- Alternates
- bloodstone
- Birth flower
- Daffodil
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Aquamarine colors
Pale sky blue to deep sea blue. The most prized shade is a saturated blue, sometimes called "Santa Maria."
History & meaning
The name means "seawater" in Latin. Sailors carried aquamarine to protect them from storms and seasickness. The Brazilian government gave Eleanor Roosevelt a 1,298-carat aquamarine in 1936, and it is now on display at the FDR Library. Bloodstone, a dark green stone with red flecks, is March's traditional second birthstone.
Caring for aquamarine
Hard and durable, so it is great for engagement-style rings. Clean with warm soapy water.
What aquamarine costs
Light blues are moderate (about $50–$200 per carat). Intense blues of several carats cost much more.
March birthstone jewelry
Necklaces, rings and bracelets in aquamarine, plus how to pick a setting that suits a 7.5–8-hardness stone.
Shop March jewelry ideasQuestions, answered
What is the March birthstone?
The March birthstone is Aquamarine. Alternate March birthstones are bloodstone.
What color is the March birthstone?
Pale sky blue to deep sea blue. The most prized shade is a saturated blue, sometimes called "Santa Maria."
What does aquamarine mean?
Aquamarine symbolizes calm, courage, clear communication and safe seas.
Is aquamarine good for everyday rings?
Aquamarine rates 7.5–8 on the Mohs hardness scale. Hard and durable, so it is great for engagement-style rings. Clean with warm soapy water.
How much does aquamarine cost?
Light blues are moderate (about $50–$200 per carat). Intense blues of several carats cost much more.
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