Nine Exceptional Pieces That Honor the Enchanting Blue Beauty of Aquamarine
March carries with it the promise of spring and renewal — and with it comes one of the most beautiful gemstones in the world of fine jewelry. Aquamarine, with its serene blue hue that mirrors the clarity of sea water, is the stone that represents this beautiful month. Its name, derived from the Latin “Aqua Marina,” literally means sea water — a perfect description for its colors that range from pale transparent blue to rich, deep azure.
Aquamarine belongs to the Beryl mineral family — the same family that includes the famous green emerald. The stone has a hardness between 7.5 and 8 on the Mohs scale, making it durable enough for everyday wear. Its exceptional transparency and high clarity make it ideal for virtually every type of cut and design.
For those born in March and for lovers of spring, we present nine fine jewelry pieces that interpret the beauty of aquamarine in different contemporary ways — from designers who each bring a unique vision to this timeless stone.
Charmaleena – My Heart Ring
Charmaleena is a Saudi fine jewelry house founded by sisters Lina and Hala Al Khuraiji in 2012 in Jeddah. Lina, who studied jewelry design at the GIA institute in London and earned a Diamond Grading diploma from GIA New York, is the creative designer of the house. Hala holds a Master’s in International Management from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London and manages the business side of the brand.
The story began when Lina won first place in a design competition at the Jeddah Jewelers Exhibition in 2011 for the category of best design inspired by Islamic architecture — an achievement that gave her the confidence to launch her own brand. Charmaleena is known for its collections inspired by Saudi culture, such as “Swords of Love,” which reinterprets the sword symbol, and “Ca-love-graphy,” inspired by Arabic calligraphy.
The piece presented here is a geometric heart pendant that brings together architectural precision and emotion. The heart is designed with sharp, clean angles rather than traditional curves, with two overlapping layers: an outer frame of diamonds defining the heart’s shape, and an inner heart of transparent blue aquamarine. The design reflects the designer’s architectural background and balances modernity with romance in a perfectly measured way.
Noora Shawqi – Kandy Earrings
Noora Shawqi is an Emirati jewelry designer based in Dubai, known for her delicate designs inspired by Japanese aesthetics. Her “Love in Tokyo” philosophy celebrates the Japanese principle of “less is more” — focusing on deep simplicity and clean designs loaded with meaning.
These cascading drop earrings embody this philosophy perfectly. They begin with an amethyst at the point of attachment to the ear, followed by a ruby bead that adds an unexpected warm accent, then a chain of pear-cut aquamarine stones, a touch of a small diamond, and finally ruby stones. The color gradation between the stones creates a beautiful visual depth, and the addition of the purple amethyst makes the piece uniquely distinctive. The yellow gold setting completes the colors in total harmony.
Tripat – Shakti Aquamarine Pendant
Tripat is an Indian designer specializing in contemporary heritage jewelry. She is known for blending traditional Indian symbols and meanings with simple, modern geometric designs. Her iconic Navratna collection celebrates the ancient Indian tradition of the nine sacred stones.
The pendant presented here takes the shape of a clean triangle in a minimalist design. A round-cut aquamarine stone fills the gold frame completely — which is precisely what makes this piece so distinctive. The triangle as a symbol carries multiple philosophical meanings across cultures, from past, present, and future to body, mind, and spirit. The pendant is hung in a way that allows it to fall at a dynamic angle, adding movement to the design.
Karina Choudhrie Jewels – Rock Pool Earrings
Karina Choudhrie is a fine jewelry designer based in London — born in Mumbai and raised in Dubai before settling in the British capital. She earned her gemologist certification in California and began her career designing bespoke pieces for private clients in 2007. After 15 years of working on custom designs, she launched Karina Choudhrie Jewels, which includes High Jewelry collections like “Under the Sea” and Fine Jewelry collections like “Vitamin Pink” and “Icon.”
Karina is known for her love of color and her bold use of colored gemstones. Her philosophy is built on creating pieces that are wearable daily without compromising on the highest craftsmanship. Her pieces are crafted in the same ateliers that produce jewelry for the world’s major houses — in Valenza, Italy and Jaipur, India.
The earrings presented here feature an aquamarine stone hand-carved using the “melon carving” technique, which creates deep vertical lines across the surface of the stone. This type of carving is exceptionally rare because it requires a large stone that is completely free of inclusions, combined with extraordinary craftsmanship. Any small error during the carving process can destroy the stone entirely. The earrings are completed with black onyx surrounded by a diamond halo at the top, creating a dramatic contrast between the deep black and the transparent blue. The rose gold setting adds warmth to the whole composition.
Yuniu Jewels – Resh Birthstone Locket
Yuniu Jewels presents a sculptural three-dimensional pendant with a uniquely spherical design. The piece is a golden sphere ranging between 15 and 20 mm in diameter, its surface decorated with small engraved dots and bubbles resembling craters on the moon’s surface or bubbles underwater. The entire sphere is set with small diamonds scattered randomly across the surface, creating an effect reminiscent of stars scattered across the night sky.
At the very center of the sphere sits a large oval-cut aquamarine stone that projects clearly from the golden surface. The pure, pale blue of the stone creates a strong focal point amidst the gold and diamonds. The pendant hangs on a delicate gold chain, making it look like a small planet suspended in space. The cosmic, three-dimensional design makes this piece genuinely artistic — something to be admired and savored from every angle.
Mariyeh Ghelichkhani – Hayat Ring
Mariyeh Ghelichkhani is an Emirati designer known for her theatrical, baroque designs inspired by nature, the Renaissance, and Persian art. Her “Naturalistic Baroque” style is characterized by beautifully chaotic, organic designs that mimic natural growth in the wild.
The ring presented here is an exceptional, substantial piece carrying a very large cushion-cut aquamarine. The pale, transparent blue of the stone makes it look like a pool of clear, still water. Around the central stone, a forest of metallic elements and gemstones appears to grow: intricately carved gold flowers, some in rose gold and some yellow, green leaves of emerald or tourmaline, small red ruby beads representing fruits or buds, and twisting branches that coil around the stone. The design is entirely organic, with no symmetry or order, mimicking the natural growth of a garden surrounding a quiet pond.
House Janolo – The Reef Ring
House Janolo is a fine jewelry house specializing in timeless classic pieces and designs inspired by the Art Deco era. The ring presented here carries a large cushion-cut aquamarine. The pale, near-transparent blue of the stone makes it look like pure blue ice.
The architectural setting in white gold or platinum surrounds the stone with a clean geometric design drawn directly from Art Deco. At the four corners sit rectangular pink sapphire stones, with geometric gold lines connecting between them. The contrast between the cool blue aquamarine and the warm pink sapphire creates a beautiful color balance that recalls sunrise over the sea. The base is wide and strong, giving the ring a sense of luxury and solidity.
TOKTAM – Majestic Qajar Ring
TOKTAM is a contemporary Iranian designer renowned for combining multiple colored gemstones in a single piece to create color symphonies. The ring presented here takes a square form with a “spring garden” design that brings colors together in a perfectly harmonious way.
At the center sits a round aquamarine in a pure, pale blue. Around the central stone, a first halo of emerald-cut rectangular green emeralds arranged in a circle. A second halo of lighter green stones — perhaps emerald or green tourmaline — arranged in an outer square. The final frame of small diamonds surrounds everything with a line of white brilliance. The design is geometric and symmetrical with an Art Deco character, but the colors are entirely organic and natural. The contrast between the blue, green, and white recalls spring itself: the blue sky, the green leaves, and the white light.
Mariyeh Ghelichkhani – Bounty of the Seas Bangle
The second piece from Mariyeh Ghelichkhani is an articulated bangle with a fluid, organic design. The bangle is not a perfect circle but wavy and curved, following the natural contours of the wrist. Along its length, a sequence of baguette-cut aquamarine stones arranged in a color gradation from pale blue to deeper blue. This gradation mimics the way the sea shifts in color from the shallow shore to the deep water.
Between the aquamarine stones, small white pearl beads shimmer, adding softness and femininity to the design. The white gold or platinum setting completes the colors perfectly. The color gradation is an artistic feat in itself — it requires selecting dozens of stones in slightly varying shades and arranging them with extraordinary care to create a seamless transition. The bangle is fluid and moves with the wrist rather than sitting stiff and heavy, giving it a living quality, as if a small river were coiling around the arm.
The Beauty of Aquamarine: March’s Birthstone
Aquamarine carries deep symbolism across cultures. In Roman mythology, it was believed to come from the treasure chests of mermaids. Ancient sailors carried it on their voyages for protection, believing it calmed the waves and guaranteed a safe return. Today it is considered the stone of calm and tranquility — said to reduce stress and bring inner peace.
Aquamarine is connected to the throat chakra in crystal healing, making it the stone of communication and honest self-expression. It is also the gemstone of the 19th wedding anniversary — a symbol of love that has matured and deepened, become as quiet and powerful as the sea. And March itself, the month this stone represents, is the month of renewal and new beginnings, when spring arrives and nature awakens from its rest.
When choosing an aquamarine piece, color and clarity are the most important considerations. Most aquamarine is exceptionally transparent and free of visible inclusions. Colors range from pale transparent blue to rich deep azure, and each shade has its own beauty. Deeper-colored stones are rarer and more valuable, but the lighter stones have their own particular magic and suit everyday wear beautifully.
Caring for Aquamarine
Despite its high hardness, aquamarine needs regular care to preserve its brilliance. Cleaning with warm water and a mild soap using a soft brush is enough to remove accumulated dirt and oils. Harsh chemicals — perfumes and cleaning products — should be avoided as they can affect both the metal and the stone. When storing, it is best to keep aquamarine separate from harder stones like diamonds to prevent scratching. It is also advisable to remove jewelry during sports and strenuous activities to avoid sharp impacts that could crack the stone.
An annual check with a jewelry specialist ensures that the setting is still secure and the piece is in excellent condition. With proper care, an aquamarine piece can last for generations and be passed down as a cherished family heirloom.
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