Ah, spring at last! March brings delicate spring flowers, joyful colors, fresh energy and life. On account of March we must talk about the Aquamarine gemstone, not only because it is the designated birthstone for this month but also because it really deserves to be the one of the spring symbols.

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Lucky those who are born in this month to have such a birthstone. Its vivid and reinvigorating color is said to radiate positive energy. No wonder it can bust your spirit during the entire day.

If you want quickly revise the properties associated with of Aquamarine and other interesting facts browse on BirthstoneWold.com. There are all sorts of stuff, from etymology to nice fashion tips. We can accessorize with aquamarine rings, aquamarine bracelets, aquamarine earrings or beautiful pendants. Blonde, brunettes, straight hair or curly locks, blue eyes or brown, this gemstone will suit just about anyone.

Besides being the March birthstone, Aquamarine is also the commemorative stone for 19th wedding anniversaries. But what about engagement rings? Is this blue stone suitable for such a mission?Absolutely! Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but an aquamarine engagement ring is a unique, original, and far more affordable choice for a central stone. Talking about carats, here are some examples of engagemet rings set in aquamarine. Of course, you can find a lot more designes, styles and cuts.

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Source: JR Jewelers.com

Source: JR Jewelers.com

Source: JR Jewelers.com

There are certain gemstones are not aquamarines but can be confused as one:

• The “Brazilian aquamarine” is actually blue topaz,
• The “Siam aquamarine” is actually heat-treated blue zircon,
• “Mass aqua” is actually blue glass cut the way aquamarines are cut.

Although not everybody can afford look at this amazing aquamarine necklace and bracelet set by Balticamber.com we can admire it and fuel the love for gems.

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I also included two videos with this month’s gemstone! Enjoy!

Did you know?

• Aquamarine is a variety of the mineral beryl, just like the emerald, but unlike it, aquamarine is found in large crystals.
• The biggest producer of aquamarines is Brazil, where the stone is quite abundant. Aquamarine is also mined in Nigeria, Zambia, China, India, Australia and US.
• The very best of stones are called Santa Maria, and come from the Santa Maria de Itabira mine in Brazil.

• Aquamarine is believed to bestow courage, insight, and victory. It also symbolizes youth, fidelity, hope, and health.
• This birthstone can fade upon prolonged exposure to light.
• The etymology of the word comes from Latin, from the words water “aqua” and sea “mare”. Aquamarine is strongly connected through color and symbolism to the bottomless blue of seawater.
• The majority of aquamarines are flawless.

• Ancient Romans believed the gemstone was sacred to Neptune, the god of the sea. The sailors used to ware aquamarine talismans, as protection against dangers at sea.
• They also believed the gem had fallen from the jewel boxes of sirens and washed onto shore.
• Aquamarine is believed to give mental peace and clarity, providing emotional and mental balance. It has been used as an aid in meditation and to assist in self-expression.

• Stones with a clear blue color without green or gray are the most valuable.
• As part of the normal finishing process, some aquamarines are heated to remove traces of yellow.
• Aquamarine is also known for being the anniversary gem for the 19th year of marriage.

• Aquamarine was first discovered in India more than two thousands years ago, people have attributed various magical and spiritual properties to it. The Hindus used it to spark mental clarity and develop public speaking capabilities.
• The majority of aquamarines on the market today are faceted stones, or faceted beads, however they can be cut as cabochons and are known in rare cases to produce an asterism.

March is the third month of the year and its approaching quite fast, isn’t it? According to the Birthstone List from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) for this particular month of the year the birthstone assigned is Aquamarine.

Aquamarine is a fascinating blue gemstone. Its color varies from the light blue of the sky to the deep blue of the sea and women the world over love it for its fine blue shades which can complement almost any skin or eye color. The divine blue color of this gemstone inspires creative gemstone designers in order to create new artistic cuts again and again.

Many of us may not know, but Aquamarine was recognized officially as the state gemstone of Colorado in 1971.Tradition says that this clear blue gemstone can stimulate good feelings if a person wears it and because the aquamarine blue is also the color of water with its life-giving force qualities, the gemstone provides energy and vitality. The symbolism of this stone contains values such as trust, harmony, friendship and sympathy.

In order to benefit from the beauty and energetic properties of this precious gemstone I suggest you get yourself a piece of jewelery set with aquamarine blue. The effect is immediate. It will look gorgeous on you and you will feel revitalized within seconds. I’ve gathered some aquamarine ring ideas but you can “hunt” some more yourself:

One of the old wedding customs is the good luck saying :“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” and brides believe that all these, worn on the wedding day, are the promise of a happy marriage.

Where does this funny but thoughtfully kept wedding custom comes from? It actually dates back the Victorian era and since then, many brides will try to ensure that they have something of each in their wedding outfit. But although this saying must sound quite familiar to you, I am sure that most don’t know the last line of the saying: “…and a sixpence in her shoe “. The silver sixpence in the bride’s shoe represents wealth and financial security. It may date back from Scottish custom of a groom putting a silver coin under his foot for good luck.

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“Something old” symbolizes continuity with the bride’s family or with the past. Here at Jewelry Uncovered we want to suggest that an elegant bride could wear a piece of jewelry witch was passed out from generations. An original item can be an old precious stone or gemstone that can be mounted at a jewelry store on a beautiful diamond ring.

“Something new” symbolizes the success and the brides hope for a bright future in her married life. A good idea is to have the wedding rings as something new. This will covey the message that you and your husband are creating a new union that will endure forever. Whether you’ve already bought the bands or not, take a look at J.R.’s Jewelers Bridal Collection. I am sure you’ll fall in love with the perfect one, and as they say… it’s “an Affordable Luxury !

“Something borrowed” must be in the bride’s outfit and it must be from an happily married friend or relative. That simple. Borrow a piece of jewelry that your best Friend loves and she will gladly offer to you. Don’t worry if the piece doesn’t really match with the jewelry you had in mind. You can match it with other pieces of jewelry : earrings, bracelet, necklace, ring from the same material, same style or maybe with the same gemstones.

“Something blue” is there to represent faithfulness, purity and loyalty. What a beautiful symbol… Jewelry Uncovered has some elegant jewelry suggestions for a blue piece of jewelry. Have fun searching for more delightful pieces