March Birthstone Jewelry 2022 – Aquamarine

This blog post is focused on March birthstones. March birthstones are made up of aquamarine and bloodstone. Today we’re particularly focusing on aquamarine. Learn everything you need to know about aquamarine, see our favorite red carpet aquamarine jewelry looks, view some famous aquamarine stones, and shop aquamarine jewelry with a special offer for this March 2022 only.

What Color is Aquamarine?

Aquamarine comes in shades of light blue to a greenish teal color and belongs to the beryl family. The majority of consumers prefer a light blue aquamarine instead of a teal green so they are generally heated to remove the green.

Where is Aquamarine on The Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness?

Although belonging to the beryl family, aquamarine comes in at an 8 on The Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness. Which is significantly hard for a gemstone of its kind. Being as hard as what it is, aquamarine is a strong stone to wear. You can wear it in all sorts of jewelry from a ring to a pendant necklace.

What Does The Name Aquamarine Mean?

The name aquamarine comes from two Latin words: aqua, meaning water, and marine, meaning the sea.

Where Is Aquamarine Mined?

Aquamarines can be found in all parts of the world specifically Africa, the Middle East, Russia, North and South America. The Aquamarine that we usually see on the market comes from Brazil.

What Symbolic Meaning Does Aquamarine Have?

Aquamarine is said to make the wearer more intellectual, amiable, and unconquerable. Aquamarine is also said to promote intuition.

Is Aquamarine A Traditional Anniversary Gift?

Aquamarines are traditional anniversary gifts for the 16th and 19th wedding anniversaries.

Aquamarine On The Red Carpet

Crown Princess Mary wearing aquamarine chandelier earrings. (Image Source: Pinterest)

The late Princess Diana wearing an aquamarine ring (left) and Meghan Markle wearing the same ring at her wedding reception in 2018 (right).

Charlize Theron wearing a pair of marquise-cut aquamarine dangling earrings at the 2005 Golden Globes. (Image Source: Pinterest)

Jessica Biel wearing a pair of diamond and aquamarine earrings and a striking aquamarine cuff bracelet at the 2014 Oscars. (Image Source: The Jewellery Editor)	The Tiffany & Co. Blue Book collection aquamarine and diamond bracelet worn by Jessica Biel at the 2014 Academy Awards, inspired by Tiffany designs from the 1930s. (Image Source: The Jewellery Editor)

Famous Aquamarine Gemstones

The Dom Pedro aquamarine. (Image Source: Grab Cad community)	The Roosevelt aquamarine. (Image Source: Gem Society)
A flawless, 898-ct aquamarine, on display at the Natural History Museum of London. (Image Source: The International Gem Society)	The Schlumberger Bow, a 148.5-ct aquamarine. (Image Source: Pinterest)

Browse Aquamarine Jewelry

Vintage Diamond Halo Engagement Ring with Oval Aquamarine in 14k Rose Gold at Blue Nile	Oval Aquamarine Pendant with Baguette Halo in 14k Rose Gold at Blue Nile

Aquamarine and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold at Blue Nile	Aquamarine and Diamond Milgrain Halo Leverback Drop Earrings in 14k White Gold at Blue Nile