Monday, May 9, 2011

May Birthstone: Emerald

Emerald.
Looking for the perfect gift for the May babies in your life? Personalized birthstone jewelry is always a great choice, especially since May’s birthstone is the highly prized Emerald!

The rich green color of the emerald makes it the perfect birthstone for spring. It conjures up memories of freshly cut grass, blooming flowers, and warm spring days. Considered one of the few precious gemstones, emeralds have been worn by royalty since ancient times.

Throughout history, many societies have ascribed esteemed virtues to the emerald. Ancient Romans dedicated this gem to their goddess Venus, believing it enhanced fertility and rebirth. Ancient Egyptians buried their dead with emeralds because they associated the gemstone with eternal youth. Modern folklore suggests wearing emeralds brings patience, growth, and wisdom.

Regardless of whether you want to wear or gift emerald jewelry to promote certain traits or just because you love the color green, you will find the perfect piece of jewelry at the Something About Silver website. For example, the sterling silver Single Disc Heart Birthstone Pendant can be customized with emerald gemstones!

Emerald.
Emerald Fast Facts

Gemstone Family: Beryl
Color: Deep Green
Hardness: 7.5 – 8 on the Mohs Scale, meaning it is quite durable.
Location: Columbia, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Madagascar, Nigeria, and Russia.

Do you have any birthstone jewelry?

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