March birthstone jewelry

Who are the famous people born in March?
Ron Howard, Daniel Craig, Jessica Biel, Niki Taylor, Freddie Prinze Jr, Juliette Binoche, Sharon Stone, Rupert Murdoch, Rob Lowe, Vanessa Williams, Elton John, Kiera Knightly, Quentin Tarantino, Lucy Lawless and Ewan McGregor were born in March. Now what does that say about March birthday boys or birthday girls?

For someone born in march, a gemstone meant for march would make the ideal birthday gift. When it comes to the march birthstone, there are 3 march birthstones actually.

Aquamarine

This birthstone for march is called because the pale blue shade resembles water in sunlight. Imagine the pale blue of a lake shimmering in the sun. An aquamarine gemstone looks like a piece of that lake you can hold in your hand. Hence the name, Aquamarine.

Aquamarine is a relatively hard stone. About 7.5 - 8.0. It is a beryl like emerald, but its color comes from iron impurities.

Historically, it was mined in Madagascar, though now, it is mined mainly in Brazil, Africa, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Russia. It is said to be the treasure of mermaids and superstitious sailors would carry it with them to sea.

Bloodstone

What a name. Bloodstone. So named because of the blood red specs found in it. As if drops of blood were trapped in the gemstone. The reality isn't so gross. Bloodstone is green jasper that has iron oxide trapped in it. These spots of iron oxide appear as red spots, giving its appearance and hence its name.

It is also called Heliotrope as in early days it was polished and said to reflect the sun, the way the red sunset seen on the ocean might appear.

Hematite

Hematite is basically iron oxide. It is silvery, opaque and looks so much like metal, though it is in reality a crystal gemstone. This is a popular gemstone for men as it gives the impression of strength.

Hematite was used by ancient Egyptians for their amulets. Roman warriors used Hematite believing it would make them invincible in combat.

Get the birthday boys, march birthstone rings -- any ring set with hematite or bloodstone as these would be ideal gifts for the man who was born in March. If the birthday boy wears suits, get him aqUamarine, hematite or bloodstone cufflinks which he can wear with his suits.

Give the March birthday girls aquamarine, hematite and bloodstone jewelry as birthday gifts which they can use to spice up their outfits.

If the birthday month is March, the birthstones would be

March birthstone gift ideas

Looking for a gift for someone born in March?

These March birthstone jewels would be ideal.

Aquamarine Rings - Aquamarine Gemstone and Diamond Gold Ring

Aquamarine Rings - Aquamarine Gemstone and Diamond Gold Ring Aquamarine, in a classic prong-setting, is the centerpiece of this gorgeous ring.... details

Aquamarine Pendant - Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Pendant

Aquamarine Pendant - Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Pendant A symbol of courage, knowledge and inspiration, as well as the birthstone for March, the aquamarine gemstone's distinctive, gentle blue glow is unmistakable.... details

Aquamarine Bracelet: 18k White Gold Aquamarine Bracelet