Four Elements: March’s Aquamarine & Bloodstone

Mar 1

What's your birthstone? It's kind of like your birthday but in gorgeous gemstone form. It's something to celebrate. The ancient Greeks believed everything was made of four elements: earth, water, air, and fire. We believe every birthstone month deserves (at least) four jewelry wishes. Happy birthstone!

Revitalize. Rejuvenate. Renew.

Spring signals a time of renewal, and the birthstones that belong to the first month of the season are charged with appropriately vernal properties. Aquamarine, the more familiar, is said to help you find peace and tranquility, rejuvenating your mind, body and spirit. While bloodstone may be lesser known, its properties are just as positive, offering courage, energy and self-esteem.

**EARTH**

This necklace is a brilliant example of Todd Reed’s alternative luxury jewelry. He mixes aquamarines of various opacities and diamonds of different shapes and sizes, all set on a recycled gold pendant. The result? A stunning piece of jewelry that showcases the stones’ raw beauty.
Todd Reed 18k yellow gold, diamond and aquamarine necklace on a 14k yellow gold chain, price upon request at Todd Reed

**FIRE**

Barry Kieselstein-Cord is an NYC-based designer that creates intricately detailed statement pieces with old-world flair for over 35 years. These bloodstone earrings feature a carved sun and moon that make them twice as special.
Barry Kieselstein-Cord 18k yellow gold and bloodstone Intaglio 1985 earrings, $2,495 at 1stDibs

**AIR**

Variance Objects was created in 2013 by Nicole Rimedio and her partner Scott in Santa Cruz, CA. Their love of gemstones comes through in each piece, created with ethically-sourced fine gems and rough rocks that celebrate stones in their natural form.
Variance Objects aquamarine claw ring, $506 at Twist Online

**WATER**

Megan Rugani created Maiden Voyage in San Francisco in 2014 before moving her headquarters to New Mexico, where local goldsmiths and stone-cutters are now among the team. Traditional techniques like hand engraving are used to create unique (and often bespoke) objects that project a universal appeal.
Maidon Voyage 14k yellow gold and sanguine hand-engraved bloodstone inlay “Ellipse Signet” ring, $2,130 at Esqueleto

Editor: Rebecca Daly
Market Editor: Johannah Masters

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