March is one of the months where the traditional and modern birthstones are different. The modern birthstone for March is aquamarine, that beautiful sea-blue gemstone which is a member of the beryl family (as is emerald). Aquamarine, named for the Latin phrase water of the sea, shows off lovely shades of blue, from sky-blue to sea-blue. It is a versatile stone and is cut into many shapes and used in a wide variety of jewelry. This is a gorgeous gemstone for that lucky March baby.
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| Beautiful Modernist Aquamarine ring set in 14K gold ($195) |
Bloodstone, the traditional birthstone of March, is a dark green chalcedony with specks of red jasper. (Chalcedony is a crystalline form of quartz.) Bloodstone, which is also known as heliotrope, got its name from the belief that it was a stone from below the cross of Christ, whose blood dropped upon it. Bloodstone is said to help with physical endurance and strength, so is often considered a man's gemstone as a result. It is often mixed with other forms of agate or quartz in necklaces, and is used with Scottish agate in traditional Scottish jewelry.
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| Edwardian Sterling Silver horn-shaped earrings from Birmingham, England (1905), with Bloodstone caps (SOLD) |
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| Stone bead necklace, with a variety of agate and quartz beads, including bloodstone ($65) |
We only have these few pieces of jewelry (above) with these stones here at Vintages, but I have included some archival photos to give you a feel for the beauty of these two birthstones.
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| Fantasy dragonfly pendant with aquamarine stone |
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| Over-the-top Art Deco pendant with diamonds & aquamarines |
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| Large aquamarine stone surrounded by diamonds |
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| Victorian watch fob with a bloodstone center |
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| Traditional Scottish jewelry |
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| Arts & Crafts ring with a bloodstone set in gold |
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