March has two birthstones -- aquamarine and bloodstone. Aquamarines, with their clear blue-green color, ("aqua" meaning water and "mare" meaning sea) promised protection against the dangers of the sea, and were carried often as  talismans by sailors.  The aquamarine was also thought to have medicinal and healing powers, especially for problems of the stomach, liver, jaws and throat.  It was once believed to be an effective antidote against poison. Aquamarines were used it for telling fortunes and foreseeing the future also.  The Aquamarine has been linked to the making of new friends as well as affection and love, hope and health.  Some people believe that wearing this stone brings out intuition, sensitivity and even one's inner spiritual side.

The second birthstone for March is the bloodstone.  Legend says that the  bloodstone was formed when drops of Christ's fell to the ground during the crucifixion.  The bloodstone was believed to hold healing powers, particularly for blood disorders, including blood poisoning and stopping the flow of blood from a wound. Bloodstone was also believed to draw out the poison of snakes.  Bloodstones are for protection, calming and strength.  They ease irritability and impatience.