{"title":"March Birthstone: Aquamarine and bloodstone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMarch has two birthstone - Aquamarine and bloodstone. These are two very different stones when it comes to appearance, but they share a similar reputation for protecting one's well-being. The aquamarine birthstone evokes the colours of the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquamarine is made of two Latin words: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eaqua\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning “water,” and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emarine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning “of the sea.” It was once believed that this gemstone would protect sailors and guarantee a safe voyage. Legend has it that aquamarine’s serene blue colour would invoke calming properties of the sea, helping to cool tempers and allow the wearer to remain calm and levelheaded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany other ancient cultures believed Bloodstone gems had magical powers, with some references to its ability to heal dating back to 5000 BC. The Babylonians used bloodstone in their divination, and the Egyptians prized bloodstone because they believed it helped them to defeat their enemies. They also believed it increased their strength or made them invisible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill, others believed that bloodstone could help control or change the weather, win legal battles or give the gift of prophecy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"victorian-gold-tie-pin-with-a-bloodstone","title":"Victorian Gold Tie Pin with a Bloodstone","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tie pin with a bloodstone in the shape of a sphere. Bloods\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etones have red spots that look like drops of blood. The stone with a greater number of deep red spots are the most prized and this is a fine example of the stone. Bloodstones have also come to symbolise bravery, perhaps through their associations with blood, vitality, and the Roman god Mars. Bloodstone is the birthstone for March, the month named after this god of war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloodstones are also known as '\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eheliotrope' and this name is from the Ancient Greek \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehelios\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etropein\u003c\/i\u003e for \"sun\" and \"turning.\" According to the ancient natural historian Pliny the Elder, this stone gives a red reflection when turned to face the sun while immersed in water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis tie pin was made circa 1860-1880s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39589685887115,"sku":"70N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/victorian-gold-tie-pin-with-a-bloodstone-319873.jpg?v=1752178905"},{"product_id":"vintage-18ct-gold-aquamarine-and-diamond-cluster-ring","title":"Vintage 18ct Gold, Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring","description":"This is a modern and stylish aquamarine and diamond ring that was made in London in 1988. 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The design turns the key into a decorative jewel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39788090589323,"sku":"199N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/victorian-gold-cased-watch-key-with-bloodstone-and-cornelian-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-357344.jpg?v=1751905997"},{"product_id":"regency-gold-cased-watch-key-with-bloodstone-and-amethyst-paste","title":"Regency Gold Cased Watch Key with Bloodstone and Amethyst Paste","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA lovely gold cased watch key made in the 1820s, with bloodstone and amethyst paste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe think these delightful watch keys make elegant and quirky pendants. In the Regency times, even something as mundane as a watch key was given careful  thought and consideration. The design turns the key into a decorative jewel. Bring out the Pride - but perhaps not the Prejudice - in you!\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39788094390411,"sku":"198N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/regency-gold-cased-watch-key-with-bloodstone-and-amethyst-paste-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-vintage-jewellery-261456.jpg?v=1752099184"},{"product_id":"victorian-15ct-gold-masonic-signet-ring-with-a-bloodstone","title":"Victorian 15ct Gold Masonic Signet Ring with a Bloodstone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis impressive Victorian signet ring is a great size and shape. It was assayed in Birmingham in 1866. The central engraved bloodstone is enriched with a gadroon border, and the shoulders are equally decorative. The stone is engraved with a masonic emblem and one of the most well-known Freemason symbols, the 'Square and Compasses', which depicts a builder’s square joined by a compass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Masonic brotherhood is an exclusive male-only club that belongs to the oldest fraternal organisation in the world. The club began during the Middle Ages \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eas a guild of skilled builders. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39815850819723,"sku":"231N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/victorian-15ct-gold-masonic-signet-ring-with-a-bloodstone-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-vintage-jewellery-928995.jpg?v=1751935897"},{"product_id":"large-art-deco-9ct-gold-aquamarine-pendant-and-chain","title":"Large Art Deco 9ct Gold, Aquamarine Pendant and Chain","description":"This stylish pendant circa 1920 is reminiscent of the design of the Eiffel Tower, and also hints at the jazz age. Two sparkling aquamarines are the focal point of the brooch; the larger one is set within two gold rings, and the smaller one sits at the top of the pendant. It is both antique and modern in its timeless effect, and would make a delightful Deco addition to any jewellery collection.","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40120521031819,"sku":"250N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/large-art-deco-9ct-gold-aquamarine-pendant-and-chain-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-771638.jpg?v=1751886548"},{"product_id":"french-belle-epoque-18ct-gold-aquamarine-double-drop-negligee-lavalliere-pendant-necklace","title":"French Belle Epoque 18ct Gold, Aquamarine Double Drop Negligee Lavalliere Pendant Necklace","description":"This stunning lavalliere necklace would make a magnificent addition to any antique jewellery collection. The vibrancy of the aquamarines alongside the bright white of the diamonds and the rich yellow of the gold makes a truly delightful impression. This jewel is over one hundred years old, yet feels timeless and almost modern.","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40855133552779,"sku":"312N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/french-belle-epoque-18ct-gold-aquamarine-double-drop-negligee-lavalliere-pendant-necklace-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-175632.jpg?v=1751916298"},{"product_id":"9ct-gold-stafford-lovers-knot-with-aquamarine-tie-pin","title":"Edwardian 9ct Gold Lover's\/Stafford Knot with Aquamarine Tie Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA delightful 9ct gold and aquamarine pin in the form of a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan tabindex=\"0\" class=\"glossary-tooltip glossary-term-373341\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"glossary-link\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"glossary-underline\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elover’s knot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that was made in the Edwardian era. \u003cspan tabindex=\"0\" class=\"glossary-tooltip glossary-term-373218\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThe design is usually called a Lover’s knot, but is also known as a  'Stafford Knot'. The Earls of Stafford used this as an heraldic emblem. The central aquamarine contrasts delightfully with the yellow gold, and the pin would look superb on a colourful silk tie.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan tabindex=\"0\" class=\"glossary-tooltip glossary-term-373341\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan tabindex=\"0\" class=\"glossary-tooltip glossary-term-373218\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003eAquamarines are the birthstones for March, they also can be the 'something blue' for the wedding day!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan tabindex=\"0\" class=\"glossary-tooltip glossary-term-373341\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan tabindex=\"0\" class=\"glossary-tooltip glossary-term-373218\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003eAll of our stickpins come with a stopper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40877971439755,"sku":"327N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/edwardian-9ct-gold-loversstafford-knot-with-aquamarine-tie-pin-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-132189.jpg?v=1751989356"},{"product_id":"edwardian-silver-white-and-blue-aquamarine-paste-necklace","title":"Edwardian Silver White and Blue \"Aquamarine\" Paste Necklace","description":"We love the elegant grandeur of this necklace. 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It is fully hallmarked and was made in 1942 during World War II when gold was limited, so this is a very special piece. 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A classic mid-century architectural design that plays with light and symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eThe combination of cool aquamarine and crisp white diamonds feels unmistakably glamorous, evoking the elegance of 1950s cocktail jewellery. 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