May birthstone
Emerald
Rich, vivid green
- Rebirth
- Love
- Growth
The story
Emerald carries the fresh green of spring. It has symbolised new beginnings and lasting love since ancient times, and was famously adored by Cleopatra.
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Emerald belongs to the same mineral family as March's aquamarine - beryl - but gets its green from traces of chromium.
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