Windsor, California
Windsor, California
Emerald, the birthstone for May, has been beloved for millennia, evoking rebirth and renewal. Widely regarded as the definition of green, emerald is the perfect color for spring. From the poetic description of Ireland as “the Emerald Isle” to the vibrant green of the famed gemstone itself—the May birthstone emerald has captured hearts and minds through the ages. Legend has it that emerald has the power to make its wearer more intelligent and quick-witted, and it was once believed to cure diseases like cholera and malaria. Today, it's also the gemstone given for the 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries.
The word “emerald” comes from smaragdos, ancient Greek for a green gem. Roman author Pliny the Elder, who died in the 79 CE eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, wrote in his encyclopedic Natural History that “nothing greens greener.” He also stated that the May birthstone had therapeutic properties that helped gem cutters: “(they) have no better method of restoring their eyes than by looking at the emerald, its soft, green color comforting and removing their weariness and lassitude.” Science now proves this belief: The color green relieves stress and eye strain.
The green birthstone was also thought to have magical powers. By placing it under the tongue, one could see into the future. Some believed it made one an eloquent speaker and exposed lovers who made false promises.
Emerald and Diamond cluster gold ring. Six round cut, natural Emeralds weighing an estimated total of .65 carats. Twenty-two round brilliant cut, ...
View full detailsEmerald bypass Diamond accented gold ring. Marquise cut, natural Emerald, weighing an estimated total of .39 carats. Six round brilliant cut, K co...
View full detailsEmerald three stone Diamond accented gold ring. Three pear cut natural emeralds, weighing an estimated total of .14 carats. Seven bar set near col...
View full detailsFreeform Emerald hearts gold ring. Two heart cut 4 x 4 mm natural Emeralds, weighing an estimated .29 carats. One 2.4 mm round cut blue Sapphire, ...
View full detailsRuby, emerald, sapphire and diamond pear shaped14k gold halo cluster pendant. 14 karat gold, XRF verified, 4.6 grams 3 mixed cut natural blue sapp...
View full detailsEmerald and diamond 14 karat white gold circlet pendant. 18" length, 14k white gold, .90 thickness, cable link chain necklace with lobster clasp. ...
View full detailsAlternating emerald and diamond gold station ring band. Ten round brilliant, G color, SI clarity, natural diamonds totaling .30 carats Six Square ...
View full detailsNatural, round brilliant cut, faintly yellow, I1 clarity diamond, estimated 0.3 carats total weight 2 natural, round emeralds, bezel set as the ey...
View full details3 natural, pear shaped emeralds, estimated 0.34 carats total weight 12 natural, round emeralds, estimated 1.14 carats total weight 56 natural, rou...
View full detailsThese heirloom quality, natural emerald 18 karat yellow gold drop earrings feature two GIA graded pear-shaped emeralds with a total estimated emera...
View full detailsThis beautiful 18k yellow gold pendant features a natural Zambian emerald of approximately 3.72 carats. The emerald is set in a four prong basket w...
View full detailsA lovely piece, this 18 karat white gold pendant contains an oval natural green emerald that measures approx. 6.65 mm in length X 4.65 mm in width ...
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