March has two different crystals designated as it’s birthstone. Aren’t you lucky. 😁
The first one is Aquamarine, and one stone that most people will have heard of. High quality Aquamarine is a bit more costly then your standard crystal. The above is an Aquamarine bracelet I bought last year. Just because I HAD TO have it.
Aquamarine’s name is Latin and means seawater, which makes sense if you have any inkling about names and such. The ancient sailors swore that it helped calm the wave and kept them safe. I wonder how many bodies are at the bottom of the ocean with Aquamarine trinkets on them? 🤔
This crystal was also thought to bring happiness to marriages and is given as a 19th wedding anniversary present. Speaking of gifts, in 1936 the government of Brazil gave First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt a dark blue rectangular step cut aquamarine that weighed 1,298 carats. Yikes! Most be nice to be in politics.
The second crystal for March babies is the Bloodstone, which is part of the Jasper family. Though it’s not as beautiful to look at as the Aquamarine, Bloodstones have very distinct patterns which can be pleasing to the eye. There are two variations: Dragon Bloodstone or Africa Bloodstone. Personally I like the Dragon Blood better than the African Blood.
This crystal used to be known as Heliotope,, which in ancient Greek, meant to turn the sun. They thought if you place the stone in water it would turn the sun red. Later, Bloodstone was attached to the crystal for religious significance. People thought the red represented the blood of Christ while he hung on the cross.
Some of the metaphysical properties attributed to this March crystal include increasing strength, giving invisibility, (I’ll take some of that), and preserving your health and youth. Today, many people think of Bloodstone as a lucky charm, and prized by athletes to grow stronger. In India, they’ll crush the crystal into a powder and used as an anaphrodisiac. Oookay. I guess. At least they’re leaving the rhino horns alone.
So, there you have. Two very different crystals for you March babies. Happy Birthday.
