Birthstone of May: Emerald

Emerald is a captivating gemstone, and makes a striking and elegant choice for an engagement ring, and if you were born in May it's the ideal gemstone to be gifted. The word emerald is derived from the Greek smaragdos via Old French esmeralde. Its meaning is simply green gemstone. It is such a unique jewel that a special cut was developed just for it: the emerald cut. 

So if jewellery is a present for you, here are some splendid emerald ideas:

Victorian serpent ring set with emerald, offered by Wimpole

Art Deco emerald diamond pearl pendant, offered by Emmy Abe

Emerald and diamond 3 stone ring on a platinum setting, offered by Persis

Pair of Edwardian 18kt gold diamond emerald dragon cufflinks, c1900, offered by Nigel Norman

19th century emerald and gold carved half hoop c1880, offered by Wimpole

Vintage emerald and diamond cluster ring, c1925, offered by Robin Haydock

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