March gets two birthstones, and honestly — that tracks. It's a month that can't make up its mind. One week you're craving stillness and sea air. The next you need armour just to get out of bed. Aquamarine for the soft days. Bloodstone for the hard ones. Between the two, you've got the whole spectrum of spring.
I've been drawn to both of these stones at different points in my life — sometimes in the same week. This guide is for the March birthdays, the Pisces energy, and anyone who feels like they're standing at the edge of something new and not quite sure whether to ease in or dive.
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Why March Has Two Birthstones
Most months get one stone. March gets two — and it's not by accident. Aquamarine and Bloodstone represent the push and pull that defines this month: the softness of winter releasing, the sharpness of what's arriving. One is ocean energy — clear, fluid, expansive. The other is earth energy — dense, rooted, ancient. Together they hold the full range of what spring asks of you.
March isn't the only month with more than one stone — June, August and December each got three. Here's every stone, month by month, and why the lists don't always agree.
March is also when the Spring Equinox arrives — equal light, equal dark, the moment the scale finally tips. Both of these stones were made for exactly that threshold.
Aquamarine — The Stone of Calm & Clarity
Aquamarine is named for the sea, and it carries that energy completely. Pale blue-green, cool to the touch, clear when held to the light. Ancient sailors wore it as a talisman before crossing open water. I wear it when I'm about to say something difficult — it has a way of helping the right words surface.
What Aquamarine is for
This stone is a grounding anchor for the throat — not in a chakra-textbook way, but in the way that sitting by the ocean changes your breathing without you deciding to let it. It's a reminder to slow down, find the flow, and trust what's coming rather than forcing it. Aquamarine is particularly resonant for Pisces season, when intuition is high and the noise of the world can drown it out.
I reach for aquamarine when I'm overwhelmed, when I've been saying yes to too many things, or when I need to have a conversation I've been avoiding. It doesn't give you the words — it just creates the quiet where the words can form.
Aquamarine pieces, in stock now
Genuine aquamarine:
- Aquamarine Throat Chakra Bracelet — $35. The everyday one. Genuine aquamarine on an adjustable cord.
- Faceted Gemstone Bracelet Set — $65. Aquamarine alongside lapis, amethyst and moonstone, if you'd rather not choose.
- Aquamarine, Potato Pearl & Fair-Trade Brass Necklace — $185. One of a kind. There is exactly one.
Aqua glass — the March look without the March budget. Honestly labelled: this is glass, not stone.
- Aqua Blue Exquisite Necklace — $45
- Aqua Exquisite Earrings — $35
Bloodstone — The Warrior's Stone
Bloodstone doesn't get enough credit. It's not flashy — dark green with flecks of red, like earth after rain. But there's something ancient and sure about it. Historically it was called the "Stone of Babylon" and was carried into battle. People kept it in their pockets before hard conversations, before surgeries, before anything that required showing up fully and not flinching.
What Bloodstone is for
Where aquamarine softens, bloodstone steadies. It's a grounding touchstone for the moments when you need to act — not process, not flow, but move. I think of it as the stone you reach for when you've done enough reflecting and it's time to do the thing.
It's also a deeply protective stone. If aquamarine is the open sea, bloodstone is solid ground. For anyone going through a season of change, having both feels right — one to navigate the transition gracefully, one to remind you that you're capable of whatever comes next.
A straight answer about bloodstone
I don't currently carry bloodstone. I'd rather tell you that than sell you something dyed green and call it close enough.
If it's the quality you're after — dark green, grounded, the stone you hold before the hard thing — these two do the same job and are what I'd actually hand you:
- Moss Agate Mala Bracelet — $85. Double wrap, deep green, meant to be held while you think.
- Green Aventurine Stud Earrings — $35. Quiet, wearable, on every day without thinking about it.
Neither one is bloodstone. Both are real stone.
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Rituals & Affirmations for March Energy
You don't need an elaborate setup. The most effective rituals are the ones simple enough to actually do. Here are two — one for each stone, one for each side of March.
Aquamarine: A Ritual for Clarity
Fill a small bowl with water. Set your aquamarine piece beside it — wearing it works just as well. Sit quietly for five minutes, no phone. Breathe slowly. Let the visual softness of the stone do the work. If something has been sitting unanswered in your mind, this is the space where it tends to surface. Finish by placing your hands over the stone and saying: "I flow with ease. I trust what I know."
Bloodstone: A Ritual for Courage
Hold the piece in your right hand — the giving, acting hand. Name the thing you've been putting off. Say it out loud if you can. Then set a single concrete first step. Not the whole plan — just the first move. Bloodstone isn't about summoning bravery from nowhere; it's a reminder that you already have it. Finish with: "I am steady. I move forward."
Journal Prompts for March
These work well alongside either ritual, or on their own with a good cup of tea:
- Where in my life am I ready for renewal this spring?
- What have I been carrying quietly that I'm ready to set down?
- What is the one thing I keep almost doing — and what would it feel like to actually do it?
For more on working with crystals intentionally, the crystal cleansing guide has everything you need to cleanse, charge, and set intentions with your pieces.
How to Wear March Birthstones
Both stones are incredibly wearable — aquamarine for its soft blue-green tones that layer beautifully with gold and other crystals, bloodstone for its bold contrast and earthy depth. You don't have to choose one.
Everyday Aquamarine
A simple aquamarine necklace worn close to the throat is the most intentional placement — close to where the voice lives. Layered with a dainty gold chain it becomes the kind of piece you forget you're wearing until someone asks about it.
Green as a Statement
Deep green lends itself to rings and pendants — pieces that feel weighty and deliberate. If you're someone who reaches for your jewelry before something important, a green grounding piece is worth having in your collection.
Stack Both
Aquamarine's cool tones and deep greens actually complement each other in a layered look — contrast without clashing. A stacked bracelet set carrying both energies is a strong choice for the whole of spring. Build one from the Crystal Bracelet Stacks collection (buy 2, get 1 free), and if you want the method first, this guide walks through it.
March Birthstone Jewelry Gifts
These make deeply thoughtful gifts — not just for March birthdays, but for anyone in a season of transition. Aquamarine says "I see your softness." A grounding green stone says "I believe in your strength." Together they say "I know you need both right now."
Gift-worthy moments for these stones: March birthdays, Pisces season, new beginnings after a hard chapter, spring equinox, anyone who's been carrying something heavy and is ready to set it down. Find the full selection in the birthstone jewelry collection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the birthstone for March?
March has two birthstones: Aquamarine and Bloodstone. Aquamarine is the more widely known of the two — its pale blue-green tones are associated with calm, clarity, and emotional flow. Bloodstone is the traditional birthstone, a dark green stone flecked with red, associated with courage, vitality, and grounding. Both are meaningful choices for March birthdays.
What is aquamarine good for spiritually?
Aquamarine is associated with clarity, calm communication, and emotional balance. It's often used as a grounding anchor during times of stress or transition — a reminder to breathe, slow down, and trust the process. It's connected to the throat in intention-setting practice, and is a popular choice for anyone working through difficult conversations or creative blocks.
What is bloodstone used for?
Bloodstone has been used for centuries as a talisman for courage and resilience. It's a grounding stone — useful as an intention anchor before challenging moments, decisions, or periods of change. It's associated with strength, vitality, and the ability to move forward when things feel hard.
Do you sell bloodstone jewelry?
Not at the moment. Bloodstone is widely imitated — a lot of what's sold under that name is dyed or reconstituted — and I'd rather carry nothing than carry something I can't label honestly. If you want the same grounded, dark-green quality, moss agate and green aventurine are the two I'd point you to, and both are genuine stone.
Can you wear aquamarine and bloodstone together?
Absolutely. They're complementary energies — aquamarine brings the flow, bloodstone brings the foundation. Wearing both makes sense for a season like spring, when you're navigating transition and need both softness and strength. They also layer beautifully — aquamarine's cool tones and deep greens create a striking, grounded combination.
Is aquamarine a good gift for a March birthday?
One of the best. Aquamarine has an immediate visual appeal — that soft, luminous blue-green — and carries a meaning that resonates with almost anyone. It's a thoughtful gift for Pisces season, spring birthdays, or anyone who could use a reminder to find their calm. Browse the March birthstone collection for current pieces.
How do I care for aquamarine jewelry?
Aquamarine is a durable stone but does best with gentle care — avoid prolonged sun exposure, which can fade its colour over time, and clean with a soft cloth and mild soap. The full Jewelry Cleaning Guide covers cleaning and storing every stone and metal.
Aquamarine and Bloodstone. The ocean and the earth. The breath and the step. March asks a lot — renewal, courage, the willingness to begin again. These two stones have been holding that energy for a long time. Find the one that's calling you — or wear both and cover your bases.
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