March

The second birthstone for March is bloodstone also known as heliotrope, a dark­green jasper stone flecked with vivid red spots of iron oxide. Perhaps the appearance of the gem reminded the ancients of the red setting sun, mirrored in the ocean. Wearing a bllodstone is supposed to have healing powers. Even today, finely powdered bloodstone is used as medicine in India. A beautiful example of carved bloodstone with the seal of the German Emperor Rudolf II can be seen at the Louvre in Paris. Bloodstone is mined in India, Australia, and the United States.

Aquamarine the birthstone of March really captures the lucid blue of the oceans beautifully. The name Aquamarine is derived from the Latin word 'aqua' meaning water and 'marina'meaning 'the sea'. Aquamarine ranges in colour from greenish blue to blue-green; the colour usually is more intense in larger stones. Aquamarine is said to heighten awareness, communication skills and quick response.This gemstone symbolizes honesty, harmony and friendship. It is mainly mined in Brazil, but also found in Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Pakistan, and Mozambique.