May Birthstone Spotlight: Emerald

The emerald’s color represents spring’s new growth making it the perfect choice as the birthstone for the month of May. Many cities and locations pay homage to this gemstone such as Ireland is the Emerald Isle and Seattle, WA, is the Emerald City due to its lush and rich landscapes. Its name comes from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” The emerald’s green hue can range from yellowish-green to bluish-green. 


The color has soothed souls and excited imaginations since antiquity. Emeralds were once used to restore tired eyes. By looking at the emerald, its soft, green color would comfort and remove weariness. Even today, the color green is known to relieve stress and eye strain. 


The emerald is a member of the beryl family ranking among the traditional "big four" gems along with diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Emeralds are the birthstone for the month of May! It is also the gem of the twentieth and thirty-fifth wedding anniversaries.
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