The March Birthstone: Jewellery Celebrating The Beauty of Aquamarine

March 9, 2023

By Livia Primo Lack

12 min read

It’s a beautiful blue stone that is said to bring tranquillity to all who wear it. Let’s take a closer look at the birthstone for the month of March – aquamarine – and some sensational jewellery pieces that bring its oceanic blue hues to life.

There are many blue stones when it comes to precious gems. From sapphire and tanzanite to turquoise and tourmaline, blue is a popular shade as it is so easy to wear and, depending on the gemstone, doesn’t break the bank. One such gem is the stunning aquamarine, which is mostly mined in Brazil and Pakistan. Often naturally eye-clean in clarity, its name comes from the Latin word for seawater, as ancient mariners believed in its ability to calm the high seas and keep them safe from treacherous storms. It is also the gemstone you gift a couple on their 19th wedding anniversary. This member of the beryl family is said to bring happiness and stability to a marriage, which is probably why aquamarines are such a popular gemstone alternative for engagement rings.

Model holding a Seijo aquamarine and coloured gemstone pendant

Model holding a Seijo aquamarine and coloured gemstone pendant

Aquamarine is a gem readily available in fine jewellery, however, they are also making a comeback in High Jewellery designs. Garrard recently included a more than eight carat gem in its Couture Mustique necklace, while Tasaki has created a series of statement earrings featuring large brilliant-cut aquamarines. Elsewhere, Singapore-based High Jewellery brand Simone Jewels’ Le Grand Chinoiserie necklace features a whopping 86.92-carat aquamarine as its focal point.

Garrard Couture Mustique High Jewellery necklace in white-gold, aquamarine, turquoise and diamond

Garrard Couture Mustique High Jewellery necklace in white-gold, aquamarine, turquoise and diamond

 Garrard Couture Mustique High Jewellery earrings in white-gold, aquamarine, turquoise and diamond

Garrard Couture Mustique High Jewellery earrings in white-gold, aquamarine, turquoise and diamond

 Tasaki Atelier Ore earring in white gold, aquamarine and pearl

Tasaki Atelier Ore earring in white gold, aquamarine and pearl

 Tasaki  Atelier Ore earring in aquamarine, Akoya pearl and diamond

Tasaki Atelier Ore earring in aquamarine, Akoya pearl and diamond

 Simone Jewels Parisian Chinois Le Grand Chinoiserie necklace in white gold, aquamarine, mother of pearl and precious gemstones

Simone Jewels Parisian Chinois Le Grand Chinoiserie necklace in white gold, aquamarine, mother of pearl and precious gemstones

 Simone Jewels Portraits of Porcelain Twelve Blossoms Earrings in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

Simone Jewels Portraits of Porcelain Twelve Blossoms Earrings in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

When it comes to investing in a piece of aquamarine jewellery, colour is a key factor. The presence of iron in the chemical structure of the beryl is what gives these sea blue gems their particular colour. It can range from pale sky-blue hues all the way through to teal; however, the most prized hue is a dark blue to slightly greenish blue. These are the stones to look for in terms of the greatest value.

Gübelin Jewellery Sparks of Fire bracelet and ring featuring aquamarines

Gübelin Jewellery Sparks of Fire bracelet and ring featuring aquamarines

 Model wearing Francis de Lara gold and aquamarine rings

Model wearing Francis de Lara gold and aquamarine rings

 Model wearing Boodles necklace in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

Model wearing Boodles necklace in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

 Model wearing Emily P. Wheeler earing and ring in gold, aquamarine and diamond

Model wearing Emily P. Wheeler earing and ring in gold, aquamarine and diamond

 Model wearing Minka Jewels rings in gold and aquamarine

Model wearing Minka Jewels rings in gold and aquamarine

 Model wearing Chaumet ring in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

Model wearing Chaumet ring in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

 Model wearing Noora Shawqi white gold, aquamarine and amethyst necklace

Model wearing Noora Shawqi white gold, aquamarine and amethyst necklace

 Model wearing Nathalie Knauf ring in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

Model wearing Nathalie Knauf ring in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

 Model wearing Tiffany & Co. drop earring in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

Model wearing Tiffany & Co. drop earring in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

Another important piece of information to know when purchasing an aquamarine is that the carat count does not influence the price as much as other gemstones. Since large-size aquamarines are more commonly found than other gemstones, a drastic increase in size will not result in a massive price jump.

Feng J Impression of Gingko Impression earrings aquamarine, precious gemstones and diamond

Feng J Impression of Gingko Impression earrings aquamarine, precious gemstones and diamond

Whether you are looking for an impressive cocktail ring for a special occasion or an everyday ‘something blue’, aquamarine jewels are durable, wearable and beautiful. The selection below is just a drop in the ocean of what you can find!

Fabio Salini

Fabio Salini

Earrings in white gold, carbon, aquamarine and diamond

Retrouvai

Retrouvai

Ring in gold, aquamarine and diamond

Arman Sarkisyan

Arman Sarkisyan

Ring in gold, aquamarine, sapphire and diamond

Fernando Jorge

Fernando Jorge

Surround Nebula earrings in gold and Milky Aquamarine

Isabelle Langlois

Isabelle Langlois

Cocktail ring in white gold, aquamarine, diamond and coloured gemstones

Marlo Laz

Marlo Laz

Earrings in gold, aquamarine and diamond

Moussaieff

Moussaieff

Pendant in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

Pragnell

Pragnell

Pendant in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

Lily Gabriella

Lily Gabriella

Earrings in gold, aquamarine and coloured gemstones

Hancocks London

Hancocks London

Ring in white gold, aquamarine, ruby and diamond

Loquet London

Loquet London

Pendant in gold, aquamarine and diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels

Butterfly earrings in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

Venyx

Venyx

Ring in white gold, aquamarine, amethyst and diamond

Assael

Assael

Ring in white gold, aquamarine and pearl

Boghossian

Boghossian

Ring in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

Tasaki

Tasaki

Ring in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

Shaun Leane

Shaun Leane

Aurora ring in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

Ashley Zhang

Ashley Zhang

Bubble ring in gold and aquamarine

Claudia Mae

Claudia Mae

Chunky Nomad ring in gold, aquamarine and tanzanite

İTÄ

İTÄ

Ring in gold, aquamarine and diamond

MATEO

MATEO

Earrings in white gold, diamond and pearl

Anne Sisteron

Anne Sisteron

Ring in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

Alessio Boschi

Alessio Boschi

Dolphin ring in white gold, aquamarine, diamond precious gemstone

Karma El Khalil

Karma El Khalil

Earrings in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

Mindi Mond New York

Mindi Mond New York

Ring in gold, aquamarine, opal and diamond

Piaget

Piaget

Rose ring in white gold, aquamarine, amethyst and diamond

Theo Fennell

Theo Fennell

Earrings in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

Toktam

Toktam

Ophidian Taipan ring in gold, aquamarine and coloured gemstones

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton

High Jewellery earrings in white gold, aquamarine and diamond

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