May's Birthstone - Emerald

Let's look at this month's birthstone the Emerald by taking a peek at some great jewels, ribbons and yarns celebrating the color of this lovely stone. And while we're at it, we'd like to send out a big Happy Birthday to all of our friends and readers who enjoy a birthday in May! Let us know if you are celebrating your birthday this month and if you love your birthstone!

Vintage Brass Emerald Cab Connectors, vintagebeadery


Cordelia Sock Yarn, knit


Emerald Coral Branches, yankeelady


Emerald Hand Dyed Silk Ribbon, Jamnglass


Emerald Green Nugget Freshwater Pearls, texasuniqueboutique


Vintage Swarovski Emerald Bead Ball, VintageBeadBroker

Emerald is the green version of the mineral Beryl, it was considered to be the talisman of the goddess Venus and represents faith, goodness and kindness. Emerald varies in color from light to deep green and derives from the presence of chromium and/or vanadium replacing some of the aluminum in the mineral's structure.