{"id":5913,"date":"2022-02-10T21:40:40","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T21:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/?p=5913"},"modified":"2025-02-19T11:25:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T11:25:17","slug":"march-birthstone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/march-birthstone\/","title":{"rendered":"All About the March Birthstone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

March babies are lucky enough to have two gems as the March birthstone<\/a>. The March birthstones are aquamarine and bloodstone. Aquamarine’s clear blue colors make for gorgeous everyday and occasion jewelry. Bloodstone’s rich history and unique colors create striking jewelry pieces that are sure to impress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why There Are Two March Birthstones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may know aquamarine gems as March’s birthstone, but that wasn’t always the case. Bloodstone is actually the traditional March birthstone. However, the National Association of Jewellers<\/a> added aquamarine to the March birthstone roster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They made this change in response to market preference. Consumers wanted a more accessible and affordable option for the March birthstone. Aquamarine was a top choice for its variety and clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, aquamarine is the primary March birthstone. Because of the stone’s pale blue color, blue is the most common color for March birthstones. If you want a stone that represents March, but you don’t need or want an aquamarine, any blue stone will do the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March isn’t alone in having two birthstones. It’s actually quite common. June<\/a>, August<\/a>, October<\/a>, November<\/a>, and December<\/a> also have more than one birthstone, sometimes up to three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First March Birthstone: Aquamarine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The first birthstone for March is aquamarine. Aquamarine typically has a pale blue-green color that shows off its clarity and size. Dark blue gemstones tend to have a more intense color, which makes them more valuable. The March birthstone is also a traditional 16th or 19th-anniversary gift<\/a> (but really, it would be the perfect gift for any wedding anniversary<\/a>). Some say that aquamarines are supposed to bring happiness to a marriage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aquamarine is a variety of the mineral beryl. The beryl family also includes famous gemstones like emeralds and morganite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The History of Aquamarine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The name “aquamarine” derives from the Latin word aqua<\/em>, which means “water,” and the Latin word marina<\/em>, which means “the sea.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In ancient times, mariners believed that aquamarines came from the bejeweled boxes of sirens. This March gemstone fell off of the sirens’ jewel caskets and washed ashore. Because the stones supposedly came from the ocean, the gems were precious to Neptune, the Roman god of the sea. Mariners nicknamed aquamarines “the sailor’s gem” and would carry them as talismans. The deep blue stones were supposed to bring about smooth seas and protect sailors from sea monsters out in open water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On land, many cultures used aquamarine for its healing properties and magical properties. Aquamarine supposedly gave the wearer mental clarity with also acting against poison. It was widely used by soothsayers who would use the precious stone to tell fortunes and predict the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One story about Emperor Nero claims he used an aquamarine eyeglass some 2,000 years ago. Later, the gemstone was used again in Germany to correct short-sightedness. Today, the German word for “glasses” is brille<\/em>, which comes from the German word for “beryl.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Origins of Aquamarine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Aquamarine naturally grows in six-sided crystals that can be up to a foot long. For a more ethical and environmentally-conscious option, lab-grown aquamarines come in a variety of settings and styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Brazilian state of Minas Gerais is a major aquamarine producer. The Karakorum foothills of Pakistan are also aquamarine mining hotspots. In order to access the stones, miners climb to an elevation of 9,800-13,000 feet (3,000-4,000 meters). Aquamarines also grow in the Mount Antero region of Colorado. Because of this, aquamarine is Colorado’s state gem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Brazilian government gave First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt a darker blue aquamarine, now secure in the Franklin Roosevelt Presidential Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to these central locations, aquamarines also exist naturally in Kenya, Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Mozambique, China, Myanmar, Russia, and Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aquamarine’s Ideal Setting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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