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What is the Birthstone for May?
Giving a piece of jewelry containing a birthstone gem will bring the wearer with good luck and protection. Monthly birthstones symbolize the month of birth according to the Gregorian Calendar. What is the Birth stone for May? The following old poem
provides the answer! And this page provides some information about the
meaning of the May gem stone, the color, symbolism and significance of
this lovely birth stone:
May Birthstone
poem - the Emerald
"Who first
beholds the light of day
In spring's sweet, flower month of May
And wears an Emerald all her life
Shall be a loved and a loving wife."
May Birthstone - Properties of the Emerald
For those who were born in the month of May the Emerald is the
traditional birthstone. The May birthstone poem reflects some of the
properties with which the Emerald is associated - loyalty,
faithfulness and friendship. The Traditional Metaphysical Properties for
the May Birthstone Emerald are memory, clairvoyance and faith. The healing properties of
the May birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems
relating to the eyes, fertility, the spine and headaches. The Emerald is also
used to enhance mental capabilities.
May Birthstone Zodiac
Sign
The twelve Zodiac signs are an astrological version
of birthstones in addition to the twelve calendar months. The May
birthstone of the Emerald is considered to be the birthstone for
Taurus (The sign of the Bull) and relate to those born between
April 20 - May 20. The Zodiac sign of Taurus also responds to Sapphire,
Garnet Agate, and Diamond.
May Birthstone -
Where are Emeralds found?
The popular May Birthstone of the Emerald is found in the following
countries:
May Birthstone - the Color of the Emerald
The traditional color associated with the Emerald is the deep green color
and was strongly favored as a popular gem in Victorian jewelry. The
meaning of colors through the ages represented many aspects of life.
Social, religious, biblical and Christian symbolism were all reflected
in the color green! The symbolic meaning of the color green was renewal of
life and nature.
Definition of the
Emerald, the May Birthstone
Definition of Emerald, the May birth stone: The word Emerald is derived
from the Greek word "Smaragdos" which means "green stone" which
reflect the color of the emerald. A precious stone of a rich green
color, a variety of beryl that has been cut and polished and is valued
as a precious gem. By weight the emerald is the most valuable gemstone
in the world. The Emerald
is a member of the Beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate) family. The
crystal structure
of the emerald, the February birthstone, is hexagonal. Elements of
chromium in the crystal produce the color, whilst inclusions in the
stone create what is called the jardin, or garden, of the emerald.
May Birth stone - the History of the Emerald
For those who were born in the month of May the Emerald is the
traditional birthstone. The history, myths, legends and folklore
surrounding the magical properties of different birthstones have been
handed down through the ages and from different civilisations. This
subject has been documented separately in the History of Birthstones section
which can be accessed by the link at the top of the page.
May - Birth Stone -
Gemstone - Birthday - Zodiac - Sign - Date - Month - Gemstone -
Gem - Chart - Color - Facts Information
Guide - Zodiac - History - Symbolism -
Significance - Birth - Stone - May
May Gemstone
poem - the Emerald
"Who first
beholds the light of day
In spring's sweet, flower month of May
And wears an Emerald all her life
Shall be a loved and a loving wife."
May
Birthstone
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