May · Birthstone
Emerald
The green fire of rebirth.
Emerald is the stone of renewal, fertility, and undimming love. Pliny the Elder wrote that 'no color is more pleasing to the eye.'
Color
Vivid grass green
Rarity
Muzo (Colombia) and old-mine Panjshir emeralds are the apex; Zambian stones offer remarkable saturation at scale.
Investment Profile
Muzo provenance commands a 2–3× premium; appreciation steady at +9% CAGR for top-color stones.
Historical Use
Worn by Cleopatra and the Mughal Emperors; the Spanish Conquistadors brought Muzo emeralds to the European courts.
Emotional Benefits
- — Opens the heart
- — Renews vitality
- — Sharpens insight
Recommended Styles
- — Emerald-cut rings
- — Mughal-inspired necklaces
- — Drop earrings
Available in our Collection
Stones aligned with Emerald.
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