May Birthstone - Emerald

May birthstone, the emerald represents fidelity, good fortune and youth. It is a symbol of rebirth, love and devotion.

The emerald has been a treasured gem for more then 4000 years. Many cultures around the world believed it has mystical powers thus numerous legends and myths were associated with it. 

Cleopatra was an avid emerald collector as well as other ancient Egyptian Pharaohs who believed that emeralds were a gift from the god Thoth, symbolizing spring and eternal youth.

Images of the goddess Isis and the scarab beetle were often carved into the brilliant green gemstones as a symbol of good luck.

The Egyptians also thought an emerald tied around the waist of a woman in childbirth would ease her pain. As well as bring eternal youth in the afterlife if placed on the throats of a mummy.

The Moguls of India, including Shah Jahan, the builder of the Taj Mahal, loved emeralds so much they inscribed them with sacred text and wore them as talismans.

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Stone of Love

May birthstone is an ideal birthday gift for your spouse to declare your undying love, as emeralds are symbol of love and beauty.

In ancient Rome, green was the color of Venus the goddess of beauty and love providing harmony and wisdom to the receiver.

Some believe that an emerald given to a lover will remain dark and vibrant as long as the couple are faithful to each other. If the emerald turns pale and lifeless it means someone in the relationship has been unfaithful.

Gift of Intelligence

Give an emerald jewelry to your son or daughter studying in college or university as it is believed to strengthen the owner's memory and quicken the intelligence. It might help them archive high scores in their exams.

Symbol of Faith and Hope

May birthstone might also be a wonderful gift for a Christian loved one as the green color was adapted by the Catholic Church as a symbol of faith and hope.

Emerald with it’s vibrant green color conveys harmony, youth, love and joy of life, it makes a vibrant gift that will be adored by your special birthday celebrant.

My recommendation: At Gemvara, you can make any design your own. You can customize your gift by choosing the gems and metals to express what's precious to you. You can choose a beautiful birthstone, sterling silver, 14k or 18k gold in three colors, platinum, or a combination, select accessories like chains and earring backs and engrave a personal message to add more meaning.

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