March Birthstone: Aquamarine (Color & Meaning)

The March birthstone: Aquamarine

Aquamarine is the sea-blue birthstone of March, its name meaning water of the sea. Sailors once carried it for calm voyages, and its cool, clear color still stands for serenity and truthfulness. Bloodstone is the older traditional stone.

As a color, Aquamarine sits in the sea blue-green range, which is part of why it feels so tied to the season. If you were born in March, this is the gem most jewelers and birthday charts will point you to, and the one that appears on a modern birthstone card.

What the March birthstone means

In the older lore, Aquamarine was linked to serenity, honesty and safe passage. That symbolism is a tradition rather than a fact, but it is the reason the stone has stayed meaningful as a birthday gift for so long. Different cultures added their own associations, yet the core meaning has held remarkably steady.

Alternative March birthstones

March is not limited to a single stone. Alongside Aquamarine, the month is also linked to Bloodstone, while Bloodstone is the older traditional choice. Any of these is a valid March birthstone, so you can pick the color and meaning that suits you best.

Every recognized March birthstone, each with its own color.
Stone	Color	Role
Aquamarine	Sea blue-green	modern
Bloodstone	Dark green with red flecks	traditional

March birth flower and zodiac signs

A birthstone is only part of the picture. The March birth flower is the Daffodil, and anyone born this month falls under Aries or Pisces. For everything about the month in one place, see the March overview.

Frequently asked questions

What is the March birthstone?

The March birthstone is Aquamarine, a sea blue-green gem. It also has Bloodstone as recognized alternatives.

What color is the March birthstone?

Aquamarine is sea blue-green.

What does the March birthstone mean?

Aquamarine traditionally stands for serenity, honesty and safe passage.

What zodiac signs fall in March?

Aries and Pisces both fall within March.

Is there an alternative to the March birthstone?

Yes. Besides Aquamarine, March also recognizes Bloodstone. Either is a valid choice.

How hard is the March birthstone?

Aquamarine measures 7.5 to 8 Mohs on the Mohs scale. That matters for everyday jewelry: a softer stone scratches more easily and is better suited to a pendant than to a ring worn daily.

March birthstone