March Birthstone: Aquamarine Meaning and Characteristics



Aquamarine is considered as the “March Birthstone”. The birthstone of march month has a colour like sea water that’s the reason its name was given Aquamarine. It is derived from the Latin word of “sea water”. In the 19th century sea green variants of the stone were the popular ones.  Today, the blue stones are most valuable ones.
Aquamarine is not only the birthstone of the March, but also this gem is given as the gifts in the 19th century.



Where is Aquamarine Found?

 Brazil is one of the important sources of aquamarine birthstone for the past two centuries. Aquamarines are found in two types: One is primary (hard rock) and another one is secondary (weathered) pegmatite deposits.

Aquamarine also found in the Pakistan, for obtaining aquamarine depositors and miners climbed the path to the elevations of 9,800 to 13,000+ feet.
Apart from Brazil, Aquamarine birthstones also found in the Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia and others.  

Characteristics of Aquamarine Birthstone

Aquamarine is a flawless stone, means it will look amazing in any jewellery and never have any inclusions. In rare case, if inclusions found, it will be visible only through magnification.  

Aquamarine stones are easily available in all kind of shapes just like diamonds, but it’s often found in oval and emerald shapes.  The natural occurring blue colour stones are rare, expensive and looks beautiful.   

How to Care & Clean Aquamarine Birthstone?  

Aquamarine has a hardness of 7.5-8 on the Mohs Scale, the march birthstone is durable enough for the daily usage. Caring the aquamarine birthstone is not much difficult, it’s very easy to care and clean.  You can use the warm water and mild dish wash soap and soft brush to clean birthstone from the behind where dirt can be collected.

You’re advised not to use the harmful cleaners or chemicals for cleaning the aquamarine birthstone.

Aquamarine is widely use in the variety of jewellery from handmade earrings, comfy earrings to gemstone pendants. No matter, what kind of jewellery you’re looking for? You can find aquamarine gemstone jewellery of your choice from online or offline jewellery stores at the best possible price.

 If you have any questions or doubts in mind regarding march month birthstone “Aquamarine”, fee free to comment below!




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