Aquamarine is a member of the beryl family. The Aquamarine has more durability and is less brittle than other family members, which include emerald. There is a color range among aquamarine stones. They vary from light blue, to a blue-green and can even be a profound deep blue. The deeper blue, the more valuable and desirable the stone will be. This type of gemstone is very wearable with great clarity and brilliance. An aquamarine is a symbol of hope, youth and health.  It is thought to bless those born in the month of March.