May Birthstone: Emerald
Emerald
With the arrival of the merry month of May, spring is now in full swing. The temps are getting warmer, the days are longer, flowers are beginning to pop up everywhere, and the lawns are turning into a nice, lush green. It’s no wonder that the birthstone for the month of May is an emerald; the range of beautiful greens that emeralds come in are as varied as the colors of spring itself.
Emeralds have been appreciated for centuries for both their beauty and for their healing powers and are known as the symbols of truth and love. They come in a range of vibrant green shades, ranging from yellow hues to bluish greens. The value of the emerald is found in the darkness of its color and the clarity of the gem itself; the darker and clearer the emerald is, the more value it holds.
The color green has long been associated with calmness and serenity, helping to diffuse difficult situations and providing stress relief. The greenness of the emerald helps bolster balance and healing to the wearer, which is great if anyone is feeling a little “not quite themselves”.
While emeralds are relatively strong (7.5-8 on the Mohs hardness scale), it’s important to take care of them correctly so you can enjoy their beauty for years. The best way to clean your emerald is to scrub it gently with warm, soapy water. Avoid water that’s too hot, and never put an emerald in an ultrasonic cleaner as the vibrations of the cleaner might activate the fractures hidden in emeralds.
Emeralds are also known as the stone of eternal and unconditional love; no wonder it’s the traditional stone for twentieth and thirty-fifth wedding anniversaries! This healing crystal is a Heart Chakra stone, and will clear out any dark energy that is causing blockages in your emotional system, allowing you to love others and ourselves deeply. Emeralds are also good stones for Tauruses, as it helps those born under the Taurus sign to be more creative, allow more self-expression, and instill confidence in decision-making.
View our selection of gorgeous emerald jewelry, and feel your heart open this spring. All of our emerald gemstones are third-party tested and certified natural and authentic.
Schedule an appointment with your jewelry consultant to explore our entire collection of emerald jewelry in our proprietary blend of anti-tarnish 92.5 sterling silver and 18k vermeil gold. Or apply to become a wholesale client (click here) and we’ll set you up with an educated, experienced consultant of your very own!
