The birthstone for May is green beryl, the gemstone we know as emerald, but you don't have to be a May baby to love this lush green gem.
Get ready to shop for emerald jewelry by reading about common emerald enhancements and deceptive practices that are sometimes used to market emerald jewelry.
Take care to read all jewelry descriptions carefully so that you'll know exactly what you are buying.
1. Emerald Dangle Earrings
You'll find an assortment of styles among the emerald dangles here. Some are mixed with diamonds and some are set with other stones, but many of the earrings use only emeralds. Pricing varies as much as style.
2. Emerald Stud Earrings
There are many styles and gemstone sizes represented here, all in a range of prices. The smaller size of stud earrings means that, overall, stones are not as large, keeping prices more affordable. Some earrings in this group are set with other gemstones, including diamonds. You'll find some very nice emerald studs in this assortment.3. Emerald Pendants
I think the thing that struck me most about this collection is that it's a nice blend of both traditional and non-traditional styles. This emerald and diamond slide is one that really caught my eye, but there are many other gorgeous choices.4. Emerald Bracelets
A good percentage of these emerald bracelets are set with diamonds. They just go together, emeralds and diamonds, with each one enhancing the other's beauty. There's something here for every taste, whether it be loosely fitting, fluid bracelets or rigid bangles.5. Emerald Rings
From delicate to bold, you'll find loads of emerald rings in this assortment. Prices range from affordable to out there.6. Emerald Brooches
This is not a huge assortment, but the brooches here are mostly cute as can be. My favorite is this little gold crab pin set with emeralds and diamonds.