March's birthstone is aquamarine, which I have a soft spot for. This is a little odd as I don't think I know anyone who was born in March. A little Googling later, I have a Fun Fact to share: Aquamarine is actually a color variant of beryl. Other variants include dark green (emeralds), though the aqua coloration is found in massive crystals and emerald usually in very small deposits, explaining the value difference. Aquamarine beryl tends to start out as heliodor, which is a pale yellow beryl stone; heat treatment turns it to the valued pale blue-green shade. Outside of geological circles, the word "Beryl" primarily survives as an out-of-fashion woman's name rather than a gemstone descriptor. Don't you feel educated now?
For items that are definitely not made of aquamarine but share its color, here's a special offer.
Available here.Get 10% off on any item containing the color
aqua when you use the discount code
spiff. In addition, use the code to get 75% off shipping on any order over $40!
Aqua items in the shop include one of the popular bobbin charm bracelets, several pairs of earrings and a couple of necklaces. Search for it or go on a scavenger hunt -- with only 14 tag slots, not all of them have color tags! Offer runs through midnight on Sunday, March 14. Discounts will be given through PayPal after purchase.
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