Famously worn by the Duchess of Sussex on her wedding day, March’s birthstone is the perfect way to put a little sparkle into your spring wardrobe.
aquamarine ring belonging to Diana, Princess of Wales to the evening reception of her wedding, jewellery fans swooned. The ring was something old, something new , and something blue – but the stone’s traditional meaning was also more than apt after the pressure of marrying a prince .
Aquamarine is the ultimate calming stone – associated with hope, serenity, and the ability to soothe fears. It’s also associated with the throat chakra in the ancient energy system, believed to influence the way we communicate – including helping with public speaking.eau de nil to vivid sky blue. Sailors believed it would ensure safe passage and it was thought to reignite marital passions in medieval times.
One famous aquamarine lover was Elsie de Wolfe, an American actress who went on to become an Atlantic-hopping decorator and author. She commissioned Cartier to create an aquamarine and diamond tiara, and tinted her hair blue to match it when posing for photographers in 1935. Today’s aquamarine jewels range from a delicate charm by Monica Vinader, to delicious clusters of stones in rings by Pomellato. Read on for