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Aquamarine – March birthstone

What is the March birthstone and what makes aquamarine special? Aquamarine is the March birthstone – a blue-green beryl stone that represents hope, health, and protection. The name comes from Latin: "aqua" (water) and "mare" (sea). View our birthstone jewelry collection.

What is aquamarine?

Aquamarine is a type of beryl and gets its name from its ocean-blue color. The most valuable aquamarines are clear with subtle shades of blue and green. The stone also occurs in other colors, but the blue-green variety is the classic March birthstone.

The symbolism of aquamarine

• Hope and health – aquamarine has symbolized hope, health, and youth for centuries
• Protection at sea – sailors wore aquamarine as a lucky charm on their sea voyages
• Calm and clarity – the stone is said to alleviate anxiety and stress and sharpen the intellect
• Wedding anniversary – aquamarine is the traditional gift for the 19th wedding anniversary

Aquamarine in your wardrobe

• Combine an aquamarine necklace with a white blouse and black trousers for a classic look
• Wear aquamarine earrings with a green dress for a festive spring outfit
• Add an aquamarine bracelet to a casual jeans-and-t-shirt look for a pop of color

March birthstone: aqua blue cubic zirconia as an affordable alternative

The cubic zirconia color for the March birthstone is aqua blue (also called light blue). View our light blue earrings and birthstone jewelry.

What is the March birthstone?

The March birthstone is aquamarine – a blue-green beryl stone that represents hope, health, and protection. In jewelry, aqua blue cubic zirconia is used as an affordable alternative.

What does aquamarine mean as a birthstone?

Aquamarine symbolizes hope, health, youth, and protection. The stone is also associated with calm, clarity, and the alleviation of anxiety and stress.

What color is the March birthstone?

The March birthstone is blue-green (aqua). In our jewelry, we use aqua blue cubic zirconia stones as an affordable and beautiful alternative to real aquamarine.

Is aquamarine a good wedding anniversary gift?

Yes! Aquamarine is the traditional gift for the 19th wedding anniversary. It is also a beautiful gift for people born in March. View our birthstone jewelry.

Is aquamarine an expensive gemstone?

Aquamarine is relatively affordable compared to other gemstones. For jewelry, many people choose aqua blue cubic zirconia as an even more affordable alternative with the same beautiful color.