Emerald City: The Natural Beauty Of The Birthstone Of May

Emeralds, the birthstone of May heralds in the month with meanings of hope and prosperity. It’s a month in which everything is rejuvenated – and greenery is all around. It was Queen Victoria’s birthstone and Marlene Dietrich’s favorite gem. It has been showing up on the red carpet, predominately in earrings and in large statement pieces. It’s a gem with unique character and personality in its ranges in color from deep vivid green to lighter subtler hues and its ability to transcend styles from the more classic to edgy, feminine to bold, regal to rock and roll.

Here is a selection of emerald jewels that range from vintage-inspired to ultra-modern for May babies and anyone else who covets the natural beauty of this beryl family gemstone.

Revisiting The Past

Jessica McCormack Georgian Inspire emerald cut Colombian emerald ring.

Estate Diamond Jewelry’s Vintage stud Earrings with emerald cut emeralds and European cut diamond surrounds for a feminine yet bold look

Mindi Mond’s 6.06 carat Columbian emerald shield ring set in silver and gold with 2.80 TCW of 0ld-mine cut diamonds lends a feeling of the past with a modern day presence

Jenna Blake’s Victorian style 18K gold emerald bracelet is set in cut-back collet settings, creating a modern classic design.

Monica Rich Kosann’s Monica special edition emerald and diamond halo locket with a center oval emerald offers a contemporary take on a heirloom style.

Renewing The Present

Fernando Jorge’s Flame earrings with emeralds and diamonds create a singular statement look.

Jemma Wynne’s one-of-a-kind yellow gold Prive duo signet ring with a 1.03-carat fine Colombian emerald heart and 1.110-carat Asscher cut diamond offers a luxurious spin on a classic style.

KATKIM’s emearld and diamond ear pin adds an edge to any ear party.

Minka Jewels’ offers simplicity at its best in the modern classic based on form and fuction and the streamlined settings of flush set gypsy rings.

Amali Jewelry’s handwoven 18K gold chain and emeralds elongated earrings. These earrings feature a tactile fluid feeling that moves with the wearer.

Jessie Thomas cabochon emerald ring is surrounded by the softness of diamond-accented petals creating a gutsy floral design.

Margery Hirschey’s emerald and high karat gold mobile earrings offer a modern shape, movement and length.

Gabriella Kiss creates the perfect form with her bezel set emerald cut emerald. This ring needs no bells and whistles —the design allows the stone to be the centerpiece of these artistic streamlined beauty.

Anita Ko’s 18K gold pear-shaped bezel-set emerald eternity/tennis necklace.