Aquamarine March
The Aquamarine birthstone is an exquisite, eye-catching gemstone. Just like the name suggests, the associations of this birthstone all round back to the seawater. The Aquamarine gemstone is the official birthstone for March and it is termed a semi-precious stone. The alluring birthstone dates back to many myths and folklore. The Aquamarine birthstone is a group of several minerals and it comes from the beryl mineral variety.
Color
We find the aquamarine birthstone in the shades of blue and going up to a green, bluish shade. The colors of the Aquamarine birthstone are light blue, medium blue, dark blue, deep blue, double blue, Santa Maria, greenish-blue, and green-blue. While these names all sound similar, there is a visible difference in the colors of the stone. The rarest out of all these colors are intense blue-colored ones.
Symbolism
We associate the aquamarine birthstone with serenity, calmness, and tranquillity. It also represents hope, loyalty, truth, purity, etc. The bluestone denotes rebirth and transformation and it is also rumored to have healing properties. We believe that it can heal not only the sea, but also the land. A lot of ancient Egyptian myths and legends believe that wearing aquamarine carved stones help in preserving energy. It was also believed that it could help with preventing laziness and protect the wearer.
Origin
The Aquamarine birthstone is a pleasantly blue-colored gemstone that got its name from the Latin words aqua and marina which means water and sea, respectively. The aquamarine gemstone is said to heal eyesight issues because of its visually appealing blue-green crystal. Rumors have said that Emperor Nero had issues with his eyesight and suffered from some problems, but was healed after using the birthstone.
uses
The Aquamarine gemstone is durable in nature and it is suitable for all types of jewelry purposes
Care & cleaning
Aquamarine is a hard stone and doesn’t easily get damaged. However, Aquamarine can easily be dented by scratches, hence it is advisable to not let them mix with other hard stones. If you plan on doing physical activity, it is advisable to keep the gemstone separate and protect it from potential damage. Ultrasonic cleaners can clean aquamarine, but it is not something recommended since long-time usage of it can loosen the jewelry settings. We highly recommended cleaning your precious garnet stones with a soft brush and warm soapy water only. They should not expose aquamarine to direct sunlight.
Types of Aquamarine
There are four types of aquamarine stone, it’s more like the trade name and not the actual types. The trade names of the aquamarine birthstone are Brazilian Aquamarine, Madagascar Aquamarine, Maxixe Beryl, and Santa Maria Aquamarine. One thing to keep in mind is that even though these stones have names of places, it is not from these places, these terms mostly refer to the color of the stone and have been derived from it. One can ask for certifications to get to know about its origin.
Brazilian aquamarine
Blueish-green
Madagascar aquamarine
Fine, medium blue
Santa Maria aquamarine
Treated beryl with excellent aquamarine blue, known for fading.
Maxixe beryl
Medium-dark tone and highly saturated blue color.