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May babies are lucky to have emeralds, a gemstone admired for centuries, as their birthstone, writes Amanda Gizzi.
These Buddha Mama earrings featuring hexagon emeralds and diamonds (price upon request) are one of 19 pieces in this Amanda’s Style File celebrating the verdant birthstone.
Emeralds have been a source of envy for centuries.
As part of the “precious four,” emeralds have captivated jewelry lovers, gemstone enthusiasts, and jewelry novices alike with their evocative green color and fascinating history.
Emerald is so uniquely special that it is the only gemstone with a gemstone cut named after it.
While emerald cuts have long been favored, emeralds look incredible in a variety of cuts, from round to cabochon.
As the official birthstone for May, those celebrating birthdays this month are indeed lucky to have emerald as their birthstone.
Here are a few Amanda’s Style File selects that will have others envious.
As part of the “precious four,” emeralds have captivated jewelry lovers, gemstone enthusiasts, and jewelry novices alike with their evocative green color and fascinating history.
Emerald is so uniquely special that it is the only gemstone with a gemstone cut named after it.
While emerald cuts have long been favored, emeralds look incredible in a variety of cuts, from round to cabochon.
As the official birthstone for May, those celebrating birthdays this month are indeed lucky to have emerald as their birthstone.
Here are a few Amanda’s Style File selects that will have others envious.
Alder Fine Jewellery emerald signet ring in 18-karat yellow gold ($3,089)
Ali Weiss Jewelry emerald and white diamond “Crescent Moon” clip charm in 14-karat yellow gold ($2,400)
Bangelle “The Bar” ring with emerald in 18-karat yellow gold ($2,800)
Buddha Mama 20-karat yellow gold earrings with hexagon emeralds and diamonds (price upon request)
Cece Jewellery 18-karat yellow gold “Lucky Star” ring with emerald and hand-engraved snakes ($8,463)
Claudia Mae ombré classic “Nomad” ring with emeralds and diamonds in 14-karat yellow gold (price upon request)
Heavenly Vices “Gemini with emerald Celestial Stories” pendant with malachite set in 14-karat yellow gold ($6,000)
Isabel Delgado “Catalina Gold Coil” ring with cabochon-cut emerald in 14-karat yellow gold ($7,800)
Jacquie Aiche pavé multi-shape emerald and diamond bolo necklace in 14-karat yellow gold (price upon request)
Jade Ruzzo 18-karat yellow gold ring with emerald cabochon (price upon request)
KATKIM mini emerald “Crescendo” earrings in 18-karat yellow gold ($790)
Le Vian High Jewelry "The Dorothy" featuring Costa Smeralda Emeralds and Vanilla diamonds set in platinum with 18-karat two-tone gold ($295,050)
Lilly Street Fine Jewelry emerald “North Star” band in 18-karat yellow gold with brilliant-set diamonds ($28,925)
Lindsey Scoggins Studio "Shield" bezel-set emerald drop earrings in 18-karat yellow gold ($24,000)
Moritz Glik necklace with emeralds enclosed in a clear, sapphire crystal "Kaleidoscope Shaker" in 18-karat yellow gold ($18,800)
Omi Privé 18-karat yellow gold ring featuring a 2.61-carat emerald-cut emerald accented by 22 round emeralds and 64 round diamonds ($71,000)
Syna 18-karat yellow gold necklace with an emerald and diamonds ($1,250)
Tresor Collection round emerald necklace set in 18-karat yellow gold with diamond accents ($22,500)
Zahn-Z “Beluga” oval-cut emerald ring in 14-karat yellow gold ($10,700)
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