Aquamarine is best known as a highly transparent blue stone. Unlike emerald, the deep green variety of beryl, high-clarity, fracture-free aquamarine is abundant and more affordable. High-clarity, fracture-free stones are also more attractive and less likely to be damaged during wear.

March has arrived, which means spring is right around the corner! The stunning birthstone for March is aquamarine. Here are some fun facts about it: 

1-Aquamarine is the birthstone for March, as well as the gemstone for the 19th anniversary.

2-Aquamarine ranks as a 7.5 to 8 on Mohs Scale.

3-Aquamarine was named for its resemblance to seawater. The Latin word aqua means water while the Latin word marina means “of the sea.” 

4-This gemstone was once believed to give its wearers protection during battle or in litigation. 

5-Some believed it protected sailors at sea while others thought aquamarine could strengthen the happiness of marriages.

It was also believed to make the wearer stronger, friendlier, and more intelligent!

6-Aquamarine is sometimes heat-treated to intensify the color (and should always be clearly advertised as heat-treated).