May Birthstone Guide - Emerald
EMERALDview emerald jewellery
Loyalty, faithfulness and friendship - emerald is the birthstone for May
Timeless emerald jewellery
Associated with loyalty, faithfulness and friendship, emerald jewellery makes
a perfect gift all year round but is considered extra lucky when given in the
birth month.
Gem of eternal spring
Emerald is the gem of eternal spring and has a great history and tradition.
Used in both India and Egypt as far back as 3000BC, these emeralds
are the aristocracy of gemstones. Treasured by the Romans,
worn by Cleopatra and inscribed with religious scripture by the
Moguls of India, the emerald is woven into the very fabric
of human history.
Gem of a gift
Ideal for both classic and contemporary style jewellery,
from emerald necklaces and bracelets to rings
and earrings, this gem is valued in much the
same way as diamonds by cut, clarity and colour.
A perfect gem for gifts, whether or not
it is the birth month.
Birthstones have characteristics or enhancement properties associated with them.
Here are some of these properties for emerald:
- Birthstone characteristics: goodness, fidelity, love, loyalty, friendship
- Enhancements: emerald is said to enhance memory, clairvoyant powers and mental capabilities