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.
These 14 karat yellow gold free-form style earrings each contain a single round natural emerald flanked top and bottom by a small round brilliant c...
View full detailsAn estate Ladies 14 karat yellow gold ring with (2) 3/4 circles of 7 marquise shaped natural emeralds bisected by a cluster of 15 round brilliant c...
View full detailsA beautiful classic 18 karat white gold oval natural emerald and sparkling diamond halo pendant. This fine quality emerald is 1.23 carats and the 1...
View full detailsThis estate 14k white gold ring is set with a 1 carat, asscher cut, natural emerald, suspended in a bar style setting. Round diamonds are channel ...
View full detailsThis 2.36 carat (Estimated) Natural emerald Ladies Estate ring is set in a classic 14k white gold design flanked by two Cubic Zirconia tapered bag...
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