Aquamarine evokes images of peaceful lagoons and shimmering waves on an ocean beach. Its name comes from two Latin words: aqua, meaning “water,” and marina, meaning “of the sea.” This blue to greenish blue stone is a variety of the mineral beryl, a cousin to emerald, the green variety of beryl. Like many beryls, aquamarine … Continue reading March Birthstone: Aquamarine – Mermaid Treasure