# March birthstone: Aquamarine

> The March birthstone is aquamarine. Its meaning and history, alternatives at gift-friendly prices, March star signs and pieces you can buy in the UK.

URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/march
Updated: 2026-10-30

The birthstone for March is aquamarine. The full list is aquamarine, with bloodstone as the traditional alternative. Aquamarine is the sea-blue form of beryl, once carried by sailors. Bloodstone, green with red flecks, was March's stone in older British lists.

## March birthstones at a glance

- [Aquamarine](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/aquamarine)
- [Bloodstone](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/bloodstone)

## Where birthstone lists come from

The idea of a stone for each month goes back to the twelve stones on the breastplate of the Jewish high priest, described in the Book of Exodus. The modern list was set by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912, and Britain's National Association of Goldsmiths published its own list in 1937. That is why some months have more than one stone.

## March star signs

March birthdays fall under [Aries](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/zodiac/aries/crystals) (21 March – 19 April) and [Pisces](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/zodiac/pisces/crystals) (19 February – 20 March), so a sign stone is another gift option.

## Gift ideas at every price

- Under £10: a tumbled bloodstone or aquamarine in a pouch with a card.
- £10–£30: a pendant, bracelet or point in the birthstone colour.
- £30 and over: a sphere, a larger point or a set with a candle and incense. Orders over £40 travel free.

## Care

Hard stones (7 and above on the Mohs scale) can be washed in warm soapy water. Softer and porous stones need a dry cloth only. Each stone page gives specific care.

## Questions

**What is the March birthstone?**

Aquamarine, with bloodstone as the traditional alternative.

**What colour is the March birthstone?**

Aquamarine is the sea-blue form of beryl, once carried by sailors.

**Is there a cheaper alternative to aquamarine?**

Yes: bloodstone give a similar look or tradition at a lower price.

**Can I wear a March birthstone if I wasn't born in March?**

Yes, anyone can wear a March birthstone. Birthstone lists are a modern jewellers' tradition (set in 1912 in the US and 1937 in the UK), not a rule, and many people choose stones for their colour or meaning. Aquamarine and Bloodstone are the usual choices.

**What is the zodiac stone for a March birthday?**

A March birthday falls under two star signs, and each has its own traditional stones. Check your exact date, then see the [crystals for March](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals-by-month/march) page, which lists both signs' stones. Many people give the birthstone and a sign stone together.

## Related

- [February birthstone](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/february)
- [April birthstone](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/april)
- [All birthstones](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones)
- [Crystal gift finder](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/gift-finder)

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