Emeralds for May Birthdays

Emerald is the birthstone of May with its rich, vivid green colour of Spring.  Symbolic of fertility, growth and love - it is the perfect gem for this time of year.

It is the rarest of precious gemstones and has captivated Royalty and Emperors with its unique beauty over the centuries. It  was one of Cleopatra's favorite gems and Emerpor Nero claimed looking into an emerald soothed his eyes.

It has remained a favourite for royalty and celebrities with Jackie Kennedy, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Queen Elizabeth II all known for their love of emerald jewellery. Angelina Jolie caused a sensation at the 2009 Oscars by wearing emerald earrings that cost $2 million.  In 2013, Beyoncé wore a stunning pair of emerald earrings to President Obama’s second inauguration and 2015, Lady Gaga flaunted a large pear-shaped emerald pendant and matching earrings at the Grammys.

Emeralds come in many colours ranging from deep greens to faint, opaque green hues. The deeper the green, the more valuable the emerald. (I'm sure Cleopatra's were a deep vivid green!)   

If the real thing is a little our of your price range - why not choose from our sterling silver and emerald cubic zirconia floral rings. The perfect Spring birthday gift. All the look and style without the price tag.