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March Birthstone: Aquamarine
The March birthstone is aquamarine, a sea blue gemstone that traditionally stands for calm and clarity. Here you'll find every available aquamarine necklace from By Carola, raw, as a teardrop or as a cylinder, plus a necklace, bracelet, earrings and charm in aquamarine blue.
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Aquamarine, the March birthstone
Aquamarine belongs to the beryl family, just like emerald. Its color comes from iron in the crystal and ranges from light sky blue to blue green. The clearer and stronger the blue, the more sought after the stone.
Meaning and tradition
The name comes from Latin: aqua marina means seawater. In antiquity, sailors carried aquamarine as a lucky charm at sea. By tradition, it stands for calm, clarity and an open view. As the March birthstone, it is one of the most popular gifts in spring.
A genuine stone
Raw, teardrop and cylinder are genuine aquamarine, the rectangle from the Luxury collection is a faceted cubic zirconia in aquamarine blue. Its blue is a little different in every stone, from soft sky blue to blue green.
Raw, teardrop, cylinder or rectangle
- Raw: natural crystal shape, about 8 to 10 mm, set by hand, as a necklace or as a pendant only.
- Teardrop: polished smooth, about 13 to 14 mm.
- Cylinder: about 10 mm, the chain runs directly through the stone.
- Rectangle from the Luxury collection: cubic zirconia in aquamarine blue, as a necklace, bracelet, drop earrings, hoop earrings and charm, in 14K gold-filled.
There are also individual large aquamarine crystals as one-of-a-kind pieces. You can wear the Signature necklaces in 14K gold-filled or 925 sterling silver, at 40 or 45 cm (15.7 or 17.7 in).
Care
With a hardness of 7.5 to 8, aquamarine is very well suited to everyday wear. Keep perfume and lotion away from it, avoid ultrasonic cleaners and high heat, and store your jewelry dry and on its own. Pendants and chains are water-resistant.
March birthstone for Pisces and Aries
If you were born in March, you are a Pisces up to 20 March and an Aries from 21 March. The birthstone follows the month, not the zodiac sign. So for both signs in March, aquamarine is the matching stone. A Pisces born in February wears amethyst, an Aries born in April wears diamond or rock crystal. All signs are listed in the guide under Birthstones by zodiac sign.
Aquamarine at a glance
| Mineral | Beryl |
|---|---|
| Color | light blue to blue green |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 7.5 to 8 |
| Main sources | Brazil, Pakistan, Madagascar, Nigeria, Mozambique |
| Birth month | March |
| Zodiac signs | Pisces, Aries |
Continue to April: Rock Crystal or back to February: Amethyst. You'll find every piece under Birthstone Jewelry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the March birthstone?
The March birthstone is aquamarine. Some lists also name bloodstone, but aquamarine is the best-known March stone.
What does aquamarine mean?
By tradition, aquamarine stands for calm, clarity and an open view. In antiquity, sailors carried it as a lucky charm. This meaning is based on tradition.
Is the aquamarine at By Carola genuine?
Raw, teardrop and cylinder are genuine aquamarine. The rectangle from the Luxury collection is a faceted cubic zirconia in aquamarine blue.
Which birthstone suits Pisces and Aries?
If you were born in March, your birthstone is aquamarine, whether you are a Pisces or an Aries. The stone follows the month.
Which aquamarine suits me: raw, teardrop or cylinder?
Raw looks natural, and every stone looks different. The teardrop is polished smooth and catches the light. The cylinder is simple and modern. For special occasions, there is the aquamarine blue rectangle from the Luxury collection.
Is an aquamarine necklace a good gift in March?
Yes. The birthstone makes the necklace personal, whether for a birthday, a christening or just because. On request, a gift note is included free of charge.
