Aquamarine

The Gem Of The Sea – Aquamarine, The March Birthstone

Aquamarine – the “gem of the sea”, is loved as both the birthstone of March and as a collectable, fashionable jewelry accessory.

The aquamarine gem stone has a color reminiscent of clear, blue seas. The color of aquamarine gemstones can range from pale blue to medium blue, sometimes with hints of greens. It is the sparkling iridescent color that makes the aquamarine gem so popular in jewelry making, sought by many, regardless of the month of their birth.

Aquamarine Facts And Legends

• The name Aquamarine is derived from the Latin aqua meaning water.
• The aquamarine stone is said to be especially strong in water, and has been held as a power to keep sailors safe at sea.
• The aquamarine gem stone is said to have a soothing power for people on land, and as such is given as an anniversary gift to ensure a long and happy marriage.
• The cool color of aquamarine is said to cool the temper and keep wearers level-headed.
• The more blue in color and clear a stone, the more valuable the aquamarine.
• The color of the aquamarine gemstone is usually more intense in larger stones.
• The most aquamarine mineral is found in Brazil. It is also found in Nigeria, Madagascar, Pakistan, Zambia, and Mozambique.

Aquamarine Jewelry

The cool, sparkling color of the aquamarine stone and its reminiscence of the ocean puts aquamarine jewellery in contention as the best complement to spring and summer wardrobes. Aquamarine is a stone that is easily placed in almost any kind of setting. Some popular uses of aquamarine in jewelry making are:

• Aquamarine rings – people often enjoy wearing an aquamarine ring not only for the fashion sense, but also because of the beauty and serenity of the color. A glance at the finger bearing an aquamarine ring is thought to put the wearer in a calmer, better mood.
• Birthstone jewelry – aquamarine, birthstone of March, is set in numerous styles to suit every March babe. It is also used extensively in family rings, Mother’s rings, Grandmother’s rings and necklace pendants of families with March babies.
• Necklaces – aquamarine is vastly popular in necklaces, charms, and pendant settings, because it so easily accessorizes so many outfits. Aquamarine necklace settings are often set with other popular stones, such as aquamarine and smokey quartz necklaces. The blue of the aquamarine is the ideal match for brown tones, taking its accessorizing capabilities even further into the fashion realm. Aquamarine and brown necklaces are a must in many jewelry collections.
• Vintage aquamarine set in vintage jewelry has stood the test of time. Aquamarine is a gem that has been loved and passed down through generations, and vintage aquamarine jewelry is one of the most sought after designs in vintage jewelry.

Aquamarine is a gem favored for its color and style. The beauty of the aquamarine gem stone goes far beyond the month of March, though the stone makes the perfect herald to spring and warmer months. No jewelry collection is considered complete without at least one piece of aquamarine jewelry.