Emerald is the birthstone for May. This gem comes in a range of hues from vibrant green, yellowish-green to green-blue. Given its name, an emerald's green color is quite fitting. Emerald derives ...

May's birthstone is the emerald. The gem ranges in hues of green, from a yellowish-green to green blue. This is fitting since its name derives from the ancient Greek word "smaragdos," meaning ...

birthstones are believed to imbue the wearer with good fortune. While such notions may leave some of us feeling cynical, we nevertheless hold a soft spot for our own birthstones which, in the hands of ...