Aquamarine is March's birthstone

The aquamarine is regarded as the birthstone of March. It is blue, or more correctly, blue-green gemstone from nature.
The physical properties of hardness and durability make aquamarine good to be used in jewelry. The aquamarine jewelry is greatly loved as perfect gift for those born in March. With light blue color, the aquamarine jewelry can create overwhelming appearance of the wearers.
Aquamarine is considered to have close connection with water, containing powers. In previous time, it is used to heal illnesses of the heart, mouth and throat, by submerging it into water. Considered a lucky stone, sailors carried it with the hope of keeping them safe at sea.
Aquamarine enjoys a variety of colors, ranging from a light blue to blue-green. More interesting and wonderful, not like most gemstones, aquamarines are flawless. And more important fact is that it is relatively abundant, with a largest deposit in Brazil.
Aquamarine is given much significance. As a gift between friends, it is used to express safety and security. In a marriage, it symbolizes reawakens love.
Another choice for March’s birthstone is Bloodstone, dark green opaque quartz. It is a metaphor of courage.