What is the march birthstone?

March’s birthstone is Aquamarine.

Modern vs traditional birthstones?

Some months have both a traditional stone and a modern alternative (for example, December). Both are listed when our dataset includes them.

Check hardness and density against the table below, read any gem-lab report, or scan the piece in the Jewelry Identifier app.

* Birthstones

The traditional and modern birthstone for march is Aquamarine. Below: Mohs hardness, specific gravity, and links to each gem’s full reference.

Published July 11, 2026

Gem	Mohs	SG	Family
Aquamarine	7.5–8	2.66–2.8	beryl

* Frequently asked

Q. What is the march birthstone?: A. March’s birthstone is Aquamarine.
Q. Modern vs traditional birthstones?: A. Some months have both a traditional stone and a modern alternative (for example, December). Both are listed when our dataset includes them.
Q. How do I identify my birthstone jewelry?: A. Check hardness and density against the table below, read any gem-lab report, or scan the piece in the Jewelry Identifier app.

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