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Amanda’s Style File: Peaceful and Powerful Aquamarine
The March birthstone pairs perfectly with hues of Mocha Mousse, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2025.
For Future Reference Vintage’s necklace circa 1940s is one of 18 Amanda’s Style File selects for aquamarine, the birthstone for March. It features aquamarines and diamonds set in 14-karat yellow gold ($14,380).
Aquamarine is most certainly having a moment.
There are a lot of reasons that could be contributing to its popularity. The sky-blue color balances beautifully with the earthy tones of this year’s Pantone Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, that gives a peaceful harmony of earth and air.
With a lot of uncertainty in the world, the calming and peaceful color of aquamarine plays a part in why designers and consumers alike are turning to the stone.
While the peaceful qualities are reason enough to love the gemstone, the jewelry featured in this Amanda’s Style File shows how aquamarines can also be powerful and empowering to those who wear them.
Here are 18 Amanda’s Style File selects for the March birthstone.
There are a lot of reasons that could be contributing to its popularity. The sky-blue color balances beautifully with the earthy tones of this year’s Pantone Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, that gives a peaceful harmony of earth and air.
With a lot of uncertainty in the world, the calming and peaceful color of aquamarine plays a part in why designers and consumers alike are turning to the stone.
While the peaceful qualities are reason enough to love the gemstone, the jewelry featured in this Amanda’s Style File shows how aquamarines can also be powerful and empowering to those who wear them.
Here are 18 Amanda’s Style File selects for the March birthstone.
Ashley Zhang birthstone “Belcher” ring with black enamel and aquamarine in 14-karat yellow gold ($1,790)
Aurelie Gi “Jasmine” aquamarine ring with diamonds set in 14-karat yellow gold ($425)
Buddha Mama 20-karat yellow gold “Heart” ring with aquamarine and diamonds ($17,600)
Cicada platinum earrings with aquamarines and diamonds ($30,500)
Dena Kemp 18-karat white gold and aquamarine earrings with Paraíba tourmaline accents and diamonds (price upon request)
Effy Jewelry 14-karat white gold, aquamarine, and diamond ring ($4,827)
For Future Reference Vintage necklace from the 1940s with aquamarines and diamonds set in 14-karat yellow gold ($14,380)
Haverhill 14-karat yellow gold “Adelaide” mini bracelet with aquamarine ($415)
Jacquie Aiche coiled “Snake Flower” ring with aquamarine and diamonds set in 14-karat yellow gold ($5,915)
Judi Powers “Perfect” studs with aquamarine in 18-karat green gold ($2,300)
Lindsey Scoggins Studio aquamarine necklace with a “Cigarette” clasp in 18-karat white and yellow gold ($6,950)
Macadam “Passage” 18-karat rose gold clip with an oval aquamarine ($9,500)
Marlo Laz “Alexandra” earrings in 14-karat yellow gold with aquamarine and diamonds ($14,000)
Moritz Glik “Ten Fourteen” petite aquamarine ring with a white sapphire “Kaleidoscope Shaker” in 18-karat white gold ($2,450)
Phillip Gavriel 14-karat yellow gold “Popcorn” petite aquamarine necklace ($520)
Rahaminov Diamonds 11.74-carat emerald-cut aquamarine ring with shield-cut diamonds set in platinum and 18-karat yellow gold ($30,000)
Retrouvaí aquamarine and diamond “Heirloom” bezel ring set in 18-karat yellow gold ($14,010)
Seal & Scribe aquamarine “Monaco” ring with natural pink diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold ($7,900)
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