March Birthstone

March Birthstone:
Aquamarine, Bloodstone.



Aquamarine:
















The birthstone for the month of March is the Aquamarine. Therefore it makes a good stone for those of you who are born in the month of March.
Aquamarine is a gemstone that is a member of the beryl family of stones. The name means "sea water" and serves as an accurate description of the gemstone's color. Aquamarine is the birthstone for March and the Pisces zodiac sign.
The name is derived from the words "aqua" and "mare" meaning sea water.
This stone is part of the beryl family. The stone color ranges from slight icy blue to pastel greenish blue. These stones are found mainly in Brazil, but are also found at other places around the world such as Nigeria, Madagascar, Mozambique and Zambia.
Aquamarine exists in all shades of blue. Clear blue aquamarine is more valuable than stones with traces of other colors.
Long associated with the ocean, ancient Romans believed aquamarine was sacred to Neptune, King of the Sea (www.about-birthstones.com). Roman and Greek sailors carried aquamarine for protection against the dangers of the ocean. Romans carved aquamarine into frog figures believing this would cause enemies to reconcile and become friends.


Bloodstone:













March birthstone jewelry is most often made of Aquamarine though there are many birthstone choices for March. Aquamarine is said to symbolize happiness and understanding. The traditional birthstone is Bloodstone which is extremely affordable. The mystical birthstone is Jade which is a favorite stone among several Asian cultures.
Bloodstone is a dark green stone with red flecks. It is more properly known as green Chalcedony and it is a form of silica quartz. This form of quartz is masses of very tiny quartz crystals which form in lumps. A legend, Christian in origin, says that bloodstone formed during the crucifixion of Christ. The story explains that a soldier thrust his spear into the body of Christ while it was on the cross.