May’s Birthstone: How To Style Emerald Jewellery
May’s Birthstone: How To Style Emerald Jewellery
While most of us know that our birthstones represent the respective months in which we were born, we may not realize that these precious gems can tell a lot about us and are even known to have an effect on our wellbeing. The May birthstone is emerald. There’s certainly no rule that I know of that says you can’t wear emerald if May isn’t your birthday month.
Emerald is a priceless and charming gemstone belonging to mineral Beryl. Its radiant green color distinguishes it from other gemstones and places in the league of the most precious and admired gemstones like Diamonds. It primarily originates from mines in Columbia, Zambia, India, and Brazil. Having a hardness of 7.5-8 on Moh’s scale, this gemstone has high astrological values. Emerald is the gemstone related to planet mercury which represents wisdom, education, happiness, and hope. It also symbolizes love and affection that brings good luck in the life of the wearer.
An emerald engagement ring is a great way to wear an emerald ring, as well as being perfect for vintage engagement rings. Due to its symbolic meaning involving fertility and growth, it is a great ring to propose with. Moreover, the emerald is an extremely rare stone.
Emerald studs are made by attaching the gemstone to a short post without any visible attachments to the ear, giving the illusion that they’re “floating.” They’re often small and discrete, making them a good choice for someone who likes simple jewelry or just wants to give off a subtle look.
Emerald drop earrings are what they sound like: they “drop” below the earlobe. Like stud earrings, they’re typically designed with a post that goes through the ear — they’re often free-flowing without any additional attachment to the ear, though some have an o-ring that attaches to the back keeping them in place.
Emerald & Diamond halo Pendant
This elegant pendant is a beautiful addition to the jewellery collection of any May born. The pear-shaped emerald of 7.50CT is surrounded by brilliant diamonds. This standout piece grabs attention with its classic and elegant looks.
Caring for Your Emeralds
As a general rule, you should clean your emeralds a few times a year.
Some people take their jewelry to a professional to have it cleaned, but you can also take care of your emeralds yourself. Just follow these instructions:
1. Use a soft micro-fiber cloth to remove the oil and dirt accumulated on the emerald jewelry.
2. Fill a bowl with lukewarm water and put some mild soap in it. Place the jewelry into the soap and water mixture.
3. Use a soft toothbrush or a jewelry brush to clean off the jewelry. Be sure to use the brush to get into those hard-to-reach areas and clean them thoroughly.
4. Fill a second bowl with lukewarm rinse water. Submerge the jewelry fully in it and check to make sure that no soapy residue is left on the emeralds.
5. Dry the jewelry with a soft clean micro-fiber towel. Once the jewelry is dry, it is ready to be stored or worn again.
Do not use an ultrasonic cleaner on emerald jewelry.
Also, avoid using commercial jewelry cleaner on your emeralds.
Ultrasonic devices and commercial jewelry cleaners will remove the oils that the emeralds have been treated with and will cause damage to the gemstones.
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