March Birthstones

The modern birthstone representing March is Aquamarine. Famed for millennia for its pure and even blue or blue-green color, potentially large size, and sparkling clarity, the aquamarine has been a valued gem to many cultures. Aquamarine is a variety of the gem species beryl, making it a close cousin of emerald. 

The word "aquamarine" is a direct reference to its color. It is a marriage of the two Latin words aqua, which simply means "water", and marina, which means "of the sea". As the name suggests, much of the lore surrounding the stone is connected to the ocean in some way. 

In addition to being the birthstone for March, aquamarine is also traditionally given to commemorate a 19th wedding anniversary.