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• Gemstones may have been treated to improve their appearance or durability and may require special care.
• Clean with a soft damp cloth.
• The natural properties and composition of mined gemstones define the unique beauty of each piece. The image may show slight differences to the actual stone in color and texture

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Sky blue topaz gemstones mark the centers of these fancy sterling silver hook earrings. The earrings have an oval openwork scroll design with tapered dangles adding movement and shine. Offer them to someone with a December birthday, or grab a pair for yourself. The earrings are finished with comfortable sterling silver french hooks…. More >>

Sterling Silver December Birthstone Oval Celtic with Blue Topaz Center Drop Earrings

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Sterling silver set, Swarovski crystal birthstone charms are the final touch on our Mother’s Loving Embrace Birthstone Charm Pendant (B003BKPO2K). Breezy light blue aquamarine charm represents the month of March. The birthstone charms hang on the pendant to symbolize a mother’s loving embrace, keeping her children close to her heart. Refer to our birthstone guide by clicking on the images link. Charms are permanently attached to pendant before shipping. To specify c… More >>

March Birthstone Charm – Hangs on Mother’s Loving Embrace Pendant

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Barbie January To March Birthstone Beauties. Celebrate birthday girls around the world with beautiful wishes from these unique birth month Barbie dolls! Birthstone Beauty Barbie Doll is dressed in a festive lace cocktail dress with a velveteen shrug. She wears a gorgeous birthstone necklace and charm bracelet, and is accompanied by a miniature dog! Each case includes 1 Miss Garnet(January), 1 Miss Amethyst (February). 1 Miss Aquamarine (March). Each doll comes in a … More >>

Barbie Barbie January To March Birthstone Beauties Pack of 3 pcs

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Reflections(tm) Sterling Silver August Swavorski Crystal Birthstone Bead / Charm crafted in 925 Sterling Silver FREE GIFT BAG! FREE GIFT CARD! Finejewelers Style Number: QRS1262AUG…. More >>

Reflections Sterling Silver August Swavorski Crystal Birthstone Bead / Charm

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Zable(tm) Sterling Silver Crystal Birthstone July Bead / Charm crafted in 925 Sterling Silver Zable(tm) beads are guaranteed compatible with all popular brands of bead bracelets FREE GIFT BAG! FREE GIFT CARD! Finejewelers Style Number: BZ1056…. More >>

Zable Sterling Silver Crystal Birthstone July Bead / Charm

• tiny, sterling silver cross charm bead
• peridot swarovski crystal august birthstone
• fits most large hole bracelets, chains, cords
• measures 25mm including bail x8mm wide

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fits brighton, chamilia,biagi, pandora.
this is not brighton, chamilia, biagi or pandora jewelry!… More >>

Tiny Silver Cross, Charm, Bead, August, Peridot Swarovski Crystal Birthstone

• sterling, peridot, swarovski crystal, charm, bead
• fits most large hole bracelets, most chains, cords
• measures 30mm x 9mm 6mm hole

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beautiful, sterling silver, peridot, swarovski crystal, dangle, charm, bead.
though not brighton or chamilia jewelry, will fit most european style chains, cords…. More >>

silver, august, swarovski peridot birthstone charm, bead,fits most european bracelets

MARCH BIRTHSTONE

The heliotrope mineral or commonly known as the bloodstone was traditionally the birthstone for March. It is in the form of chalcedony and is a cryptocrystalline kind of quartz. The common green jasper having red formations of iron oxide is known as the classic bloodstone. There are times that the yellow or other colors of jasper are also available, however, these multi-colored bloodstones are called fancy jasper.

The presence of the red formations are supposed to resemble spots of blood, this is where the name “bloodstone” was made. Heliotrope came from different ancient beliefs about the manner in which the mineral reflects light.

Bloodstone is commonly found in India. Other sources are found in Brazil, Argentina, China, and the United States.

Originally, the bloodstone was the birthstone for March, however, today, jasper, bloodstone and aquamarine are all known as the gemstones for those people who were born in the month of March. The bloodstone is used to create harmony, balance, and promotes self esteem.

During the Middle Ages, the red inclusions were believed to be the blood of Jesus Christ, and the stone was known to have miraculous and spiritual powers. People in the ancient times wore the bloodstone to make them invisible. Christians during the Medieval Age used bloodstone to carve out pictures of the crucifixion and martyrs. This is how the “Martyr’s Stone” was born. Today, the finely powdered bloodstone is useful as a medicine and an aphrodisiac in some countries.

Aquamarine is considered as the modern gemstone for March. This is the birthstone for the Zodiac sign of Scorpio. Aquamarine is known as one of the members of the beryl family and it comes in a wide variety of color from colorless pale blue to blue-green or teal. Most prized color is the deep blue aqua color. Aquamarine has a hardness of 7.5-8 on the Mohs Scale. The beautiful name aquamarine came from the Latin words meaning water and sea.

Valuable and the most rare aquamarines are found mostly in Brazil. However, it is also mined in Kenya, Nigeria, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Russia and Afghanistan. Today, aquamarines in the market are used as a set stone jewelry and they are able to show the cat’s eye look known as asterism.

There are some gemstones that when heated to a high temperature can increase the color and clarity of the stone. On the other hand, aquamarines are heated to change from blue green or teal colored stone to a pure blue and this results to a permanent color.

In the early times, aquamarine was believed to provide the owner the power of foresight, courage and happiness. Early civilization also believed that the aquamarine increases intelligence and make one youthful. It is used to treat anxiety this it was believed to be a powerful healing stone. It is also believed that it has the power to stop the effect of the most powerful poisons.

Birthstones are sometimes used as another name for an anniversary gift that is connected to the person’s age and year of birth.

• Gemstones may have been treated to improve their appearance or durability and may require special care.
• The natural properties and composition of mined gemstones define the unique beauty of each piece. The image may show slight differences to the actual stone in color and texture

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Celebrate a March baby with this darling handprint pendant, made from 925 sterling silver and detailed with single round of pale blue aquamarine, March’s birthstone. The small circle pendant is suspended from an 18-inch sterling silver rolo link chain. It’s a great choice for a new mom or grandmother…. More >>

Sterling Silver Aquamarine March Birthstone Handprint Pendant, 18″

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Zable(tm) Sterling Silver Crystal Birthstone August Bead / Charm crafted in 925 Sterling Silver Zable(tm) beads are guaranteed compatible with all popular brands of bead bracelets FREE GIFT BAG! FREE GIFT CARD! Finejewelers Style Number: BZ1057…. More >>

Zable Sterling Silver Crystal Birthstone August Bead / Charm