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Emeralds, May’s Birthstone, Bring Love and Hope

By Aimee Berrent on May 1, 2022 in Blog

“That must be the City of Emeralds!” said Dorothy to her companions. The emerald is a symbol of rebirth and nature—perfect for its role as May’s birthstone. This lush, deep green gem represents good fortune, youth, balance, and growth. Along with rubies, sapphires, and diamonds, the emerald is one of the four recognized precious stones. […]

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Welcome Spring With the Emerald, May’s Birthstone

By Aimee Berrent on May 2, 2021 in Blog

It’s appropriate that May’s birthstone reflects the brilliant green leaves and blooms of spring. A sign of rebirth and truth, emeralds are one of the “big 3” color stones—along with sapphires and rubies. And top-quality stones can be more expensive than diamonds! Fast facts about emeralds They’re formed from beryl and their green shade comes […]

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Off to the Emerald City—Celebrating May’s Birthstone, the Emerald

By Aimee Berrent on May 7, 2020 in Blog

May’s birthstone, the emerald, is even more expensive than a diamond. See how to buy this gemstone and take care of your emerald jewelry.

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It’s Emerald City Time—Celebrating the Emerald, May’s Birthstone

By Aimee Berrent on May 6, 2019 in Blog

May is the month of rebirth and growth—so it’s very fitting that its birthstone is the emerald. Emeralds are actually a form of beryl, which also gives us the blue-green aquamarine. To make things even more confusing, light green stones are considered to be green beryl. But only the vibrant green emerald is one of […]

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Emerald, May’s brilliant birthstone

By Aimee Berrent on May 6, 2018 in Blog

As the world grows green in the spring, it’s fitting that the emerald is May’s birthstone. It’s been revered for centuries…its name comes from the ancient Greek word for green, ‘smaragdus.’ The first known mines were in Egypt, dating from at least 330 BC. And it’s one of the four “precious” gemstones of the world, […]

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Welcome to Emerald Month: Celebrating May’s birthstone

By Aimee Berrent on May 1, 2017 in Blog

As trees and grass begin to turn green, we enter the month of May—and celebrate the month’s birthdays with the glorious emerald. From the Greek, meaning “green,” emeralds have long been associated with wealth and royalty. Emeralds are also symbols for the 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries. The stone has a long, long history; the […]

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May’s Birthstone: Welcome to the Emerald City

By Aimee Berrent on May 4, 2016 in Blog

In May, nature turns green— how fitting that this month’s birthstone is the emerald, the queen of green gems. It’s also the gemstone for 20th and 35th anniversaries. One of jewelry’s “big three” The emerald is a variety of beryl, which includes other gemstones like aquamarine. And while there are other green gems, it’s the emerald […]

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