May Birthstone – Emerald
The May birthstone is Emerald.
Emerald, derived from the word smaragdus, meaning green in Greek, was mined in Egypt as early as 330 B.C.
Today, most of the world’s emeralds are mined in Colombia, Brazil, Afghanistan, and Zambia. The availability of high-quality emerald is limited; consequently, treatments to improve clarity are performed regularly.
Emerald, is a type of beryl colored green by chromium. Perfect emeralds are among the rarest of gemstones.
May Birthstone Emerald Meaning
Loyalty, Unity, Partnership
The Emerald helps to achieve physical, emotional and mental equilibrium; It focuses intention, raises consciousness and fosters positive action. Emeralds provide inspiration and infinite patience; enhances psychic abilities and wisdom from the mental plane.
Emerald strengthens memory, aids in eloquence, promotes truth, inspires deep knowing.
It is a “Stone of successful love”, bringing domestic bliss and loyalty. The Emerald can be used to open, activate and stimulate the Heart Chakra.
As the birthstone for May, the emerald, a symbol of rebirth, is believed to grant the owner foresight, good fortune, and youth.
The emerald is also known as the sacred stone of the goddess Venus.
It is considered by many to be the stone of prophecy. For some the emerald acts as a tranquilizer for a troubled mind.
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Emerald on calcite
