Birthstones | MAY

Emerald, the stone of the goddess Venus, is a known romance stone.  Mined since as early as 300 BC in Egypt, these treasures were adorned by ancestors in ancient Greece and Rome.  Once the Spanish invaded South America in the early 1500’s, the Incas were introduced to emeralds and highly prized them for hundreds of years. During the same time, Mogul emperors in India also share this passion for these beauties.  With belief that the gems were talismans that offers protection of the gods people of this generation cherished them as spiritual prophecies.

A true healer of the heart chakra, this green beauty radiates love and harmony. An emerald is believed by many different cultures to bring unconditional love, bliss, and passion. Some legends tell the tale of emeralds bringing special psychic powers such as fortune telling and the ability to see the truth versus lies. A natural protector, emerald beholds the power of protection against evil and disease. For all of you love birds born in the month of May, we send you positive vibes and many Birthday blessings from our family to yours.

Thomas Moriarty