Four Elements: The Stone of Courage

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!

Sharpen your intuition with March’s aquamarine

Aquamarine is associated with the sea in many ways. It means “water of the sea” in Latin and has been linked to legends of sailors using it as a talisman against drowning. And, of course, the tranquil color resembles the ocean. The pretty birthstone fittingly comes at the third month of the year, when you’re ready for winter to be done and in need of a peaceful vacation, ideally by water and palm trees. Ready to quiet your mind with some gorgeous aquamarine treasures?

FIRE

Texas-based Nak Armstrong is an award-winning designer with various inspirations, from architecture to fashion. He’s an industry innovator who’s developed proprietary construction and stone-setting techniques. Armstrong designs are without bounds, including these pixelated multi-stone ear adornments.
20k rose gold, cushion cut aquamarine with green tourmaline, blue zircon, and labradorite “Window” earrings $7,250 at Nak Armstrong

WATER

Valerie Madison’s jewelry out of Seattle has a refined organic aesthetic that complements the fact that it’s environmentally responsible in every way. That translates to a local business that uses recycled metals and eco-friendly stones. Her “Kiss” birthstone rings look lovely alone or stacked for an all-out gem party.
14k yellow gold, aquamarine, and diamond “Kiss” ring, $325 at Valerie Madison

EARTH

If you’re into vintage, you probably already know about 1stdibs and their fantastic inventory of curated antique and contemporary jewelry. It’s like scouring the Paris flea markets with each click bringing you closer to the jewels of your dreams. Found: a glorious 1940s cuff uniting vintage, statement jewelry, and Wonder Woman in one.
18k gold, aquamarine, and diamond retro stars cuff, $22,000 at 1stdibs

AIR

Many know Monica Rich Kosann for her lockets and pendants. Her “Sun, Moon + Stars” collection is a celestial group that works when clustered with other pendants or worn alone for a simple appreciation of the stones (including March’s birthstone).
18k yellow gold and mini crescent moon aquamarine and diamond necklace, $3,225 at Underwood Jewelers

Editor: Samantha Durbin

Market Editor: Johannah Masters

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