Aquamarine
It's March's birthstone and it's a semi-precious form of Beryl. It ranges in color from greenish blue to blue. Its name comes from the Latin aqua (water) and marina (sea), and has a strong association with the ocean both literally and metaphorically.
Aquamarine is also known as the Sailor's Stone, and the ancient Greeks and Romans believes it would help protect sailors from storms and provide them safe passage to their destination. It was believed to relieve seasickness and calm the rough waters. It was also thought to be the treasure of mermaids. The stone today symbolizes calmness, courage, clear thinking, cleansing, and purity.
For the whole month of March, our white cabinet will be decked out in everything Aquamarine!
Consider working aquamarine into one of your quilts! It is beautiful and tranquil on its own, but looks fabulous with a contrasting color. If you have aquamarines that tend toward blue - try throwing in an orange. If it tends more toward green, try something more red. Coral always looks amazing with aquamarine too. Here are some palettes to inspire you!
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