{"id":17654,"date":"2025-05-01T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/?p=17654"},"modified":"2025-05-01T15:27:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T15:27:29","slug":"emerald-a-guide-to-may-birthstone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/emerald-a-guide-to-may-birthstone\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Green with Envy for May’s Birthstone Emerald?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Emerald – the official birthstone for May <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The official birthstone for May is the Emerald. And, for anyone with a passion for luxury and precious green gems. A May birthstone benefits anyone born that month, with the possibility of an incredible gemstone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ‘Gem of Springtime’ with its breathtaking green hues also stands as the gem of the 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What does “nothing greens greener” mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNothing greens greener.\u201d<\/strong> That\u2019s how the Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder famously described emeralds in his first-century encyclopedia, Natural History. This poetic nod to the unrivalled green colour, emphasised that no colour in nature\u2014no leaf, gem, or landscape\u2014surpasses the vivid green of an emerald. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was right: the rich, intense hue of emeralds remains unmatched and is a major reason why these stones have captivated people for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between Beryl and Emerald.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Emerald is a green to greenish-blue variety of beryl and demands a particularly dark hue to be named an Emerald. If the shade is too light, then the gemstone is graded as a Beryl instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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History And Origin <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The oldest Emeralds date back 2.97 billion years to South Africa. The first known mines were in Egypt, dating back to at least 330 BC and continuing into the 1700s. Cleopatra was known to have a passion for Emeralds and used them in her royal adornments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In ancient Greek Mythology, it is said that Hermes gifted the goddess of love, Aphrodite, a giant Emerald. Additionally, both Greeks and Romans believed the emerald possessed great powers. The ancient Romans associated the emerald with Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Healing Gemstone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This beautiful gemstone has both physical and mental healing properties. It can help improve one’s healing from negative thoughts and heal both emotional and physical heart issues. It can also help improve liver function, reduce infections from illnesses, and alleviate symptoms in the sinuses and lungs. In addition, it is generally a sign of good fortune. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Emerald is said to be a bridge between two people when the gem is given in unconditional love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Loose Emerald gemstones, shown in a gemstone scoop, sourced for one of our bespoke ring commissions.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lab-Grown vs Natural <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lab-grown alternatives for this gemstone choice include synthetic varieties, deep in colour, yet clear. Unlike their natural counterparts with visible inclusions, lab-grown gemstones cost a fraction of the price. Although lower in value, their appearance matches the finest intensity of a real gemstone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emerald Birthstone Gift Inspiration <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For birthstone gift ideas, visit the Serendipity showroom or website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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