March’s birthstones may be a beautiful calming blue, but history gave them a role that’s far more passionate! Aquamarines, named for its oceanic colours and imagery of the wide open seas, was believed to be the quintessential gemstone of marriage, as it was thought to have powers to re-awaken the love of married couples! It was even given as a marriage gift, as ancients thought that these stones could absorb the pure atmosphere of new love.
The allure of the aquamarine comes from the stone itself. Due to its colour, it was gifted to and carried by sailors to ensure safe journeys across stormy seas. Even soldiers wore it as a talisman to bring speedy victory in battles. Now, CaratLane.com brings you the low-down on how you can choose and wear this incredibly exotic stone.
Are you a Blueblood?: When you’re choosing Aquamarines, pick it like a pro. Aquamarines are from the beryl family, cousins to the more prized emerald. Although they are most commonly light blue in colour, they can also be blue-green or pure green in colour.
Meet your match! Since aquamarine is such a luminous shade, it goes best with light stones – diamonds for example. You can pair your Aquamarines with pearls too for an elegant look or a darker sapphire for an edgier look. Its versatility means that you can wear it with more modern and traditional wear. Match it with pastels and whites to create a mood of chic style and understated élan!
Forever yours: Aquamarines may bring passion to lovebirds, but they need some good TLC themselves to stay in great shape.
Clean your aquamarines with lukewarm water, wrap them in linen or cotton fabric and keep them in controlled temperatures, for a change in degree could affect the colour of your aquamarine. As with other jewellery, chemicals can make your stone lose its beauty so keep this in mind when you wear it for everyday activities!
You don’t need to be a March-born to flaunt the exquisiteness of an aquamarine. All it takes is to log on to CaratLane.com, pick your aquamarine and find a fashionable piece of jewellery that will make heads turn, always!
