Emerald Jewellery

While you can wear your favourite emerald rings daily, you should consider a few things before you do.

• As a gemstone, an emerald is not that hard. It usually hits between 7.5 and 8 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness (diamonds are a ten), so it is more susceptible to scratches.
• If you plan on wearing your ring daily, ensure that it is set into a protective shape. The bezel setting is a good choice to shield the edges.
• If you're someone who works with your hands, then consider taking the ring off while at work to protect it.

Emeralds actually have lots of symbolic meanings and have been revered by cultures around the world for years. Emeralds symbolise the following:

• Renewal and growth: It is thought that the vibrant green of emeralds is symbolic of renewal, vitality, and growth.
• Love and rebirth: Likely the reason that emeralds make popular gemstones for engagement rings, ancient cultures believed emeralds represented love, rebirth, and even fertility.
• Wisdom: Some cultures also consider emeralds a symbol of wisdom that brings clarity of thought and improved decision-making to the wearer.
• Spiritual growth: In healing traditions, emeralds are associated with spiritual growth and insight.

While it might be quite surprising, emeralds are actually rarer than diamonds! The luxury and decadence associated with diamonds sometimes mean people think that they are the rarest gemstones on earth, but high-quality, deeply vibrant emeralds are actually considered rarer.

Of course, lower-quality emeralds with more inclusions or with less vibrant colours are not as rare as diamonds. The value of gemstones is not solely related to their rarity, so while diamonds are more widely disbursed geographically, they still tend to be more expensive due to their carat weight, clarity, and overall quality.

Emerald engagement rings and other emerald wedding jewellery are a relatively popular choice for those who don't want a diamond. Some people prefer the colour of emeralds, and with the symbolism of the emerald gemstone (see above!), they can be an excellent choice for an engagement ring.

However, you should consider that emeralds are more prone to scratches than diamonds due to being a more fragile gemstone and that regular maintenance is often required for them. Maintenance and cleaning are simple and similar to regular jewellery cleaning, but it should be considered when choosing this type of ring.

Yes! In Western tradition, emeralds are the birthstone of people born in May. You can find emerald birthstone jewellery for May, including emerald rings, earrings, necklaces, and other natural emerald jewellery to represent your birth month.

Birthstones are related to the symbolism of the gemstones themselves, along with astrological, cultural, and historical beliefs. For those born in May, emerald is likely to hold a special meaning, making birthstone and zodiac jewellery a great gift for loved ones with May birthdays.

While emerald jewellery is associated with May birthdays, you can still wear it even if you're not born in May!

While you might think that emeralds are a rather showy gemstone for men to wear, you can find some very cool and stylish men's emerald jewellery. As a deeply vibrant green, emeralds can add a hint of masculinity to a range of jewellery types.

A common type of emerald jewellery for men is emerald rings made with white gold or silver. On top of this, emerald necklaces made using leather or waxed cord mean that men can wear a gemstone that is special to them too.

It should be said that there is absolutely nothing stopping men from wearing emerald jewellery for women, either! It all comes down to personal style.

Of course, you can! Some of the most famous and well-known styles of emerald rings come encircled by diamonds to add even more decadence to the cut! Emeralds and diamonds have long been combined as the clarity of diamonds looks fabulous next to the deep hues of emeralds.

Emerald and diamond jewellery styles include the following.

• Diamond and emerald drop earrings
• Emerald stud earrings with a halo of diamonds
• An emerald pendant necklace with diamond accents
• A bracelet with alternating emerald gemstone and diamond accents
• Custom-designed jewellery that combines these two gemstones

Vintage emerald jewellery is a popular choice for many, especially those looking for a vintage emerald engagement ring. You can usually find emerald jewellery sets and pieces set into yellow gold, silver, and more at a range of stores. These include:

• Antique stores and pawn shops
• Local markets and vintage stores
• Online stores, like Camile & Stone, that offer vintage-style emerald pieces

If you can't find a vintage or vintage-style piece that you like, you could also consider heading to your local jewellery dealer or maker who can create a piece in a customised setting specifically for you.