The March birthstone is called the aquamarine. The aquamarine birthstone is the color for March based in the Gregorian calendar. The name aquamarine comes from the Latin term aqua mare, meaning seawater. The aquamarine color reflects the color of crystals. Aquamarine is a beryl stone that is related to the emerald, and iron provides its color. The aquamarine birthstone contains a hard surface that enables it to be scratch-resistant.
Color
Aquamarine is traditionally a sea green or transparent blue color. In modern times, the aquamarine is typically a sky blue color.
Location
The aquamarine gem can be found in various countries around the world: Ukraine, Zambia, Nigeria, Nambia and Brazil.
History
The aquamarine color gemstone dates back to the ancient Greek empire through the Middle Ages.
Fun Fact
A variation color of the aquamarine stone was named after Martha Rocha, who was a beauty queen in 1954.
Myths
A myth surrounded the aquamarine birthstone stating that it is supposed to revamp a married couple's relationship. Another myth surrounding the aquamarine birthstone is it originated from a treasure chest of mermaids.
Symbols
Aquamarine is the symbol of friendship and faithfulness. The birthstone was once the sailors' lucky stone.
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