Many people enjoy wearing their birthstone month's gemstone in their jewelry. It's very popular in our jewelry in every age group. Most people know a little about the different gemstones. For example, every one knows what the highly coveted diamond is and that it's April's birthstone. May born people have another well-loved gem - the emerald. Some months' stones aren't as well known, however. For instance, have you heard or seen March's? It's the aquamarine, often worn as jewelry.

Those who enjoy March's birthstone often pair it with white colored metals such as white gold and silver to create stunning aquamarine jewelry pieces. The silver and blue compliment the cool tones of each other. Some aquamarine jewelry is heat treated to bring out a deeper blue color especially if it very light when it was mined.

Aquamarine comes from the Latin terms aqua marina, meaning water of the sea. The transparent color of light blue or blue green of this gem gives it its name. Like emeralds, it's a member of the beryl family. It can range in hue from a very transparent tint of color giving it the look of a diamond to a brighter, almost blue green tint. Aquamarines are a semiprecious gemstone unlike the precious gemstones of emeralds, diamonds and sapphires. A semiprecious stone is often less expensive and easier to find.

A darker stone in aquamarine jewelry is worth more money. A lighter stone is a very popular choice as well since it an excellent substitute for diamonds. Light colored aquamarine gemstones made into jewelry such as stud earrings and engagement rings are a beautiful alternative to diamonds.

The emerald or green beryl is a soft gem that is easily fractured and more expensive to buy. Aquamarine, on the other hand is not as delicate. It's sturdier and has larger carat weights. It is often left in large crystals when mined throughout the globe.

For your aquamarine jewelry try them as parts of a formal evening set especially when paired with the darker Black Onyx, blue sapphires or black pearls. In a more casual setting pair them with light colored quarts, pearls or diamonds. The blue gemstone works well with many outfits and enhances the luster of green or blue eyes when worn as earrings.

Aquamarine gemstones make lovely bangles and necklaces as well. The styles can be delicate or sophisticated depending on the setting. Bold gemstone rings are a popular choice by many. The rings often are dramatic in style made from the many different shades blue that aquamarine comes in.

Each gemstone is said to have certain mystical powers to the wearer. For example, the light blue sparkling hues of the aquamarine are believed to evoke feelings of harmony, trust and sympathy. These unique blues put off by the gem represent eternity or life giving properties.

Aquamarine gemstones aren't the rarest gems in the beryl family. The beautiful stone makes aquamarine jewelry worth owning. The lovely transparent blue of a perfect aquamarine stone is unrivaled in color by any other stone.