Aquamarine Jewelry - A Perfect Gift for All March Babies!

Aquamarine - March’s Birthstone

Aquamarine, the gemstone for March, captures the allure of the sky and the seas. Legends refer to aquamarine as the treasure of Atlantis. We love it for the sophisticated hue. Aquamarine jewelry has an uncannily mesmerizing effect. It’s easy to understand why ancient sailors believed aquamarines could keep them safe at sea. You just can’t help but stop and stare at the shimmering pale blue or tranquil aqua green color of an aquamarine gemstone. It’s like suddenly finding yourself on the edge of a lake or sea on a gorgeous sunny day. Let us show you how to capture that feeling for yourself or a loved one, in stunning aquamarine earrings… or an aquamarine pendant, necklace, bracelet or pin from our elegant jewelry collection. Just a click and you’ll be transported! Here we present the bounty of our aquamarine treasure-seeking from Brazil, Columbia, Africa, Madagascar and the United States. Only the best quality aquamarines, glittering in exquisite clarity. Aquamarine is the March birthstone, and the traditional gemstone gift for the 19th wedding anniversary. A gift of aquamarine jewelry is said to symbolize trust, harmony, friendship, happiness, courage, everlasting youth or renewal in a relationship. Consider an aquamarine and diamond ring for a dazzling and romantic anniversary surprise! Or a sparkling white gold aquamarine pendant for someone who loves the sea. (The name “aquamarine” comes from the Latin words for water and sea.) Bask in the dreamy selections of our alluring aquamarine jewelry collection—at some very serene and relaxing prices.

Did you know?...

Aquamarine is related to the emerald, both belonging to the beryl family.

A Bit of History...

Aquamarine really does seem to have captured the lucid blue of the oceans. No wonder, when you consider that according to the saga it originated in the treasure chest of fabulous mermaids, and has, since ancient times, been regarded as the sailors' lucky stone. Its name is derived from the Latin 'aqua' (water) and 'mare' (sea). It is said that its strengths are developed to their best advantage when it is placed in water which is bathed in sunlight.

Where is Aquamarine From?

The rare, intense blue aquamarines from the Santa Maria de Itabira mine in Brazil, which make every gemstone lover's heart beat faster, are called 'Santa Maria'. Similar nuances come from a few gemstone mines in Africa, particularly Mozambique. To help distinguish them from the Brazilian ones, these aquamarines have been given the name 'Santa Maria Africana'. The 'Espirito Santo' colour of aquamarines from the Brazilian state of that name is of a blue that is not quite so intense. Yet other qualities are embodied in the stones from Fortaleza and Marambaia. One beautiful aquamarine colour was named after the Brazilian beauty queen of 1954, and has the name 'Martha Rocha'. It can be seen from the names of aquamarine colours just how important Brazil is among the countries where aquamarine is found. Most of the raw crystals for the world market come from the gemstone mines of that large South American country. Every now and then, large aquamarine crystals of immaculate transparency are also found with a magnificent colour, a combination which is very unusual in gemstones.