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From Mermaids’ Jewelry Boxes to Yours: Aquamarine, March’s Birthstone

By Aimee Berrent on February 27, 2022 in Blog

As the first of the spring birthstones, aquamarine (whose name means “waters of the sea”) possesses the healing qualities of the ocean, especially tranquility, serenity, and harmony. It’s known for its distinctive blue-green color as well as its clarity. Shades range from deep teal to a pale, crystal blue. Throughout history, it’s been associated with legends […]

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Aquamarine Brings the Lure of the Sea to March

By Aimee Berrent on March 12, 2021 in Blog

Look deep into an aquamarine and you can almost hear crashing waves. The name of March’s birthstone comes from the Latin for “sea water.” According to the GIA, ancient Romans believed it would calm rough seas. It was also believed that mermaids had these stones as their treasures—and would give them to sailors for their […]

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Get Your Vitamin “Sea” with the Aquamarine, March’s Birthstone

By Aimee Berrent on March 6, 2020 in Blog

Calling all modern mermaids Ahh…the aquamarine. When you wear this blue-green gemstone, you can get lost in its cool, transparent ocean-like depths. Named after the Latin for “seawater,” this semi-precious gem comes from a high-class family—beryl, which also produces emeralds. It’s the perfect stone to flash on your finger or around your neck, especially in […]

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A Gift from the Mermaids: Aquamarine, March’s Birthstone

By Aimee Berrent on February 26, 2019 in Blog

Do you love being near the ocean? March’s birthstone, the aquamarine, can keep those waves close to you all year-round. Its blue-green depths are as clear and bottomless as the sea. Aquamarine gets its name from the Latin “aqua marina,” or “sea water.” Early sailors believed that it was a gift from the mermaids—and that […]

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March’s birthstone, the aquamarine: The color of water, with the depth of the ocean

By Aimee Berrent on February 26, 2018 in Blog

If you want to look into the soul of the seas, then March’s birthstone, the aquamarine, is waiting for you. Its name actually comes from the Latin for “sea water” and it was believed to keep people safe during ocean voyages. The aquamarine is a form of the mineral beryl and can be found in […]

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Aquamarine: The magic and serenity of March’s birthstone

By Aimee Berrent on March 5, 2017 in Blog

March’s birthstone, the aquamarine, gets its name from the sea. From early days, its light-blue, dark-blue, and blue-green tones have reminded people of waves rolling to shore. What makes an aquamarine so special Aquamarine is a form of the mineral beryl. Beryl itself is colorless, but the imperfections within it lend color to jewels. One […]

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Colors of the Year: Rose Quartz and Serenity

By Aimee Berrent on May 3, 2016 in Blog

Every year, the Pantone Color Institute proclaims the colors of the year. In 2016, for the first time, there are two: Rose Quartz (pink) and Serenity (light blue). As Pantone states in their announcement, “Rose Quartz is a persuasive yet gentle tone that conveys compassion and a sense of composure. Serenity is weightless and airy, […]

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Aquamarine tell-all! Read about the March birthstone

By Aimee Berrent on February 29, 2016 in Blog

As winter begins to fade, the aquamarine brings a brilliant warmth as March’s birthstone — and the traditional gift for a 19th wedding anniversary. And just as March’s zodiac sign, Pisces, centers around fish, in the words of the Gemological Institute of America, the “aquamarine’s fresh watery hue is a cool plunge into a refreshing pool.” […]

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