Marching into Spring

Happy Spring!!!!!! March is here and the garden is waking up from its winter slumber! I’ve been dreaming about what I’m going to plant this year in our garden and all the beautiful flowers that make their appearance this time of year!

March is also the month of Aquamarine. I love this beautiful stone for its calming soft blue and green colors and the stone’s ability to be worn in almost any type of setting.

Aquamarine and white topaz necklace with sterling silver woven chain.

Aquamarine is the birthstone for the month of March., and the gem for the 19th wedding anniversary. The name Aquamarine is derived from the Latin for seawater. Legend has it that aquamarine stones will calm waves and keep sailors safe at sea. The gem is also thought to help keep marriages happy.*

In 1971, Aquamarine was designated as the state gem of Colorado. Many deposits of aquamarine have been found in the Mt. Antero region of Colorado and the Denver Natural History Museum has an amazing aquamarine collection.

Blue Agate and Aquamarine Briolette Earrings

It’s easy to see why Aquamarine is such a beloved stone by so many! The soft calming colors make this stone perfect for jewelry!

Happy Spring!

Chrissi

*gemstone information is sourced from the GIA Gem Encyclopedia.