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Stone of the Month (May): Emerald
Welcome to our third edition of Stone of the Month! Each month, we'll be delving into the properties, history and meaning behind its Birthstone. With deep, juicy greens and the energy of growth and healing, this month we'll be looking at Emerald.
Zodiacs & Planets
Taurus
Reliable, strong-willed, grounded
Venus
Love, beauty, harmony
Element
Earth
Uses Throughout History
With Cleopatra as one of its well-known enthusiasts, this deep green stone has been mined in Egypt since 330 BC, with the oldest variations thought to date back around 2.97 billion years.
In Ancient Egypt, Emeralds were associated with fertility, rebirth and protection. Cleopatra loved the stone so much, it's said she claimed all Emerald mines as her own and wore it as a symbol of power. She also used it as a gift, presenting carved Emeralds to foreign dignitaries.
Similarly, it was also considered by the Roman Empire as a stone of Venus, the Goddess of love and beauty, and thought to bring success and good fortune.
Folklore & Magick
Prophecy, Protection and Growth
Today, Emeralds are still considered a stone of harmony, balance and protection. They reflect the time of year spring begins to blossom and enhances the connection to the natural world.
Paired with the Taurus Zodiac, wearing Emerald is thought to amplify Taurus traits: loyalty, love and inner peace.
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