Emerald Jewellery
Natural emerald jewellery featuring rich green gemstones in sterling silver and gold finishes. Explore emerald rings, necklaces and earrings inspired by the traditional May birthstone.
Discover emerald jewellery chosen for its vivid green colour and distinctive natural character. From refined everyday pieces to meaningful May birthstone gifts, each design brings depth, colour and timeless appeal.
Emerald Properties
| Birthstone | May |
| Colour | Green to blue-green |
| Mineral Family | Beryl |
| Mohs Hardness | 7.5–8 |
| Zodiac | Taurus and Gemini |
| Best For | Meaningful gifts and carefully worn everyday jewellery |
| Available As | Rings, necklaces, earrings and pendants |
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Emerald: The Stone of Love and Renewal
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Emerald Jewellery FAQs
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Yes. Emerald is a naturally occurring green variety of the mineral beryl. Natural emeralds often contain inclusions and subtle variations in colour and clarity, giving each gemstone its own individual character.
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Yes. Emerald is the traditional birthstone for May. Emerald jewellery makes a meaningful gift for May birthdays as well as anniversaries, graduations and other important milestones.
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Emerald has traditionally been associated with renewal, growth, love and wisdom. Many people choose emerald jewellery for its symbolism as well as its vivid green colour.
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Yes. Emerald belongs to the beryl mineral family, which also includes aquamarine. Its green colour develops through trace elements present while the crystal forms.
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Natural emerald ranges from bright, vivid green to deeper green and blue-green tones. Colour, clarity and natural inclusions vary between stones, meaning no two genuine emeralds are completely identical.
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Emerald is traditionally classified as one of the four precious gemstones, alongside diamond, ruby and sapphire. It is valued for its distinctive green colour, rarity and long history in fine jewellery.
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Emerald has a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8. However, natural inclusions and internal fractures can make emerald more vulnerable to knocks than its hardness rating suggests, so emerald jewellery should still be worn and stored carefully.
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Emerald jewellery can be worn regularly with appropriate care. Rings are exposed to more impact than necklaces and earrings, so remove emerald rings during exercise, cleaning, gardening and other activities that could damage the stone.
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Yes. Inclusions are extremely common in natural emerald and are often considered part of the gemstone's character. They should not automatically be treated as faults or evidence that the stone is not genuine.
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Our emerald jewellery collection includes pieces crafted in 925 sterling silver, with selected designs available in 9k gold plated sterling silver and 9k rose gold plated sterling silver. Check each product page for its exact materials.
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Clean emerald jewellery gently using lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals, steam cleaners, ultrasonic cleaners and sudden temperature changes, particularly because many natural emeralds contain inclusions or may have received clarity treatments.
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Yes. Emerald's green colour pairs well with plain sterling silver, yellow gold and rose gold jewellery. Emerald necklaces can be layered with fine chains, while emerald rings can be styled with simple metal bands that do not rub against the gemstone.
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Emerald is commonly connected with Taurus and Gemini because both zodiac periods overlap May. Gemstone and zodiac traditions vary, so emerald can be worn by anyone drawn to its colour or symbolism.
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Many pieces in this collection are crafted from 925 sterling silver, which is generally suitable for many people with sensitive skin. Sensitivities vary, so check the exact metal and plating information on each product page before purchasing.
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Yes. Emerald jewellery is particularly meaningful for May birthdays, milestone celebrations and anyone drawn to green gemstones. Its rich colour works across both delicate everyday designs and more distinctive statement pieces.