The May Birthstone Color Will Make You Envious!

by Lyn Marler

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Were you born in May, the month that celebrates all things lush and green?

Even the May birthstone, the bedazzling emerald, announces that summer has arrived!

Let’s take a quick trip back in time and meet an exotic mine owner who adored emeralds. But first, we’ll explore why May’s birthstone has special meaning.

The emerald was thought to bring fertility and joy and to provide prosperity and growth to the person wearing it. It was also believed to guard against memory loss and even enhance intuition.

So, as you can see, emeralds are thought to provide many benefits. Folklore mentions these amazing powers:

Many believed that putting an emerald under your tongue would help you see the future
Others said emeralds can act as a truth potion, allowing you to tell whether or not your lover is staying true to you

Today, the calming color of emerald green is believed to relax and relieve stress.

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Where did the symbolism of the May birthstone come from?

Initially, emeralds are mentioned in the Hebrew Bible in the Book of Exodus. The passages talk about a gemstone breastplate worn by the High Priest named Aaron.

The emerald was one of 12 gemstones that represented the tribes of Israel. Each gemstone had unique qualities that made the breastplate powerful. So powerful, in fact, that they said Aaron used it to communicate with God.

But, he’s not the only one to mention the benefits of emeralds…

Let’s visit Egypt.

The first known emerald discovery was actually in Egypt in 1500BCE.

Queen Cleopatra, who ruled Egypt in 30BCE to 60BCE, believed in the emerald’s powers of fertility and rebirth. In fact, Cleopatra owned EVERY mine in Egypt, and her slaves toiled in the mines. So, Cleopatra could drape herself in elaborate jewelry, from head to toe.

As I’m sure you’ve read, she was a great beauty. But, I can’t help but wonder if Cleopatra also used her stunning emeralds to attract a couple of her famous lovers… such as Julius Caesar and Mark Antony!

So, how valuable are emeralds?

Well, emeralds are one of only four gemstones that qualify as “precious.” Diamonds are considered to be the most precious. Also included are sapphires and rubies.

Here are a few, fun facts comparing diamonds to emeralds:

1. Top quality emeralds can be worth more than diamonds per carat. But, finding a perfect emerald is actually pretty rare.

2. Emeralds aren’t as dense as diamonds, meaning they don’t weigh as much. So, a 1-carat emerald stone is larger than a 1-carat diamond.

3. High-quality emeralds are transparent – not too dark, not too light.

4. The most expensive emerald sold at auction was the Rockefeller emerald. (John D. Rockefeller originally purchased the stone in 1930, as a “nice” centerpiece for a brooch to give his wife.) In 2017, the 18.04-carat emerald sold for $5.5 million. A record-breaking $305,000 per carat!

(By the way, if you want to know why diamonds are forever, you can read about it here.)

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Mad science and birthstones have something in common.

When Carroll Chatham (an American chemist) was a teenager, he tried to create synthetic diamonds using graphite and molten iron.

While experimenting in a laboratory in his garage, he caused an explosion that blew out windows in his San Francisco neighborhood.

So, Carroll changed to a safer path of growing emerald crystals. In 1935, he grew his first true emerald, which you can see at the Smithsonian Institution.

You might be surprised to learn that a synthetic emerald has the same chemical composition as a natural emerald. But, the synthetic versions are actually much harder, making them a better choice for jewelry. Both versions though can be a bit pricey.

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By Lyn Marler

Lyn Marler loves collecting unique stories to share. Lyn will tackle just about any writing project. With her light and fun style, she's always looking to put a huge smile on her reader's face. So, it's not surprising that she spends most of her time writing copy and content for lifestyle and travel. Lyn was born and raised in Sydney, Australia, but now lives in sunny Tampa, Florida.

April’s Birthstone Color is… Crystal Clear?

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April’s Birthstone Color is… Crystal Clear?

by Lyn Marler

Born in April?

If so, lucky you!

I won’t spend time telling you what a regular diamond looks like, because I’m certain you already know…

But, here’s something you might not realize:

The most commonly purchased diamonds have a hint of yellow.

Yes, completely colorless diamonds are very rare.

Amazing, right?

Here’s something else; did you know diamonds also come in a variety of colors? It’s true; you can find bright yellow, red, pink, green, blue – even brown and black – diamonds!

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When you think about it, the diamond color range could cover over half of the birthstone months of the year. (I’ll tell you why they don’t hog the limelight in a moment.)

First, let’s talk about, the meaning of April’s birthstone.

What does the April birthstone mean?

Diamonds symbolize everlasting love, which explains why diamonds are the popular choice for engagement rings, wedding anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, and to show love to Mom on Mother’s Day.

Also, diamonds are a symbol of courage, abundance, balance, and clarity. All of us want a piece of that these days.

But, to many cultures throughout history, the diamond had a VERY different meaning:

In Hindu mythology, the diamond meant lightning: the weapon of the King of the Gods
To the ancient Greeks, diamonds meant unconquerable. So, they wore diamond clad battle gear. Some well-known historical artifacts include Chronos’ sword, Heracles’ helmet, and Prometheus’ ever-binding chains
In medieval Europe, diamonds were referred to as Tears of Gods, and they were often carried as amulets into battle for protection
Roman poets claimed that the gates of Hades were made of diamond, meaning: you can enter… but you can never leave

I searched long and hard to see if history mentioned any warriors wearing birthstone earrings as protection. My search came up empty. But they wore amulets, and I think amulets count as birthstone jewelry.

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Have you noticed a common trend here?

Everyone agrees that diamonds are super strong. They define strength for matters of love, for protecting the heart in battle, and even for keeping sinners imprisoned in Hades.

Which brings me to the indestructible truth about diamonds…

How hard is the April birthstone?

Diamonds are a whopping fifty-eight times harder than any other gemstone on Earth. Sapphire is the second hardest gemstone and ruby is the third.

We don’t use diamonds for protection in battle these days. But, they’re often used to make high-powered cutting blades and drill bits because they’ll chop cleanly through just about anything.

The most highly valued practical joke.

On January 26, 1905, the Superintendent of Premier Mines in South Africa, Captain Frederick Wells, was doing his rounds. He thought someone stuck some charred glass into the wall of the mine as a joke. He pulled out his pocket knife and pried it loose.

No joke… he pulled out the real deal!

The diamond was called the Star of Africa or the Cullinan diamond. (Cullinan was the owner of Premier Mines.)

Here are some fun facts about the Star of Africa to help you understand what “big” means for a diamond:

1. It weighed over 1.36 pounds.

2. The diamond’s dimensions were 3 7/8 inches long, 2 ¼ inches wide, and 2 5/8 inches high.

3. The Star of Africa was originally purchased for 150,000 English Pounds.

4. Today it is priceless, or around $2 Billion, depending on who you ask!

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Why the diamond only represents April.

Earlier I promised to explain why April is the only month with a diamond birthstone.

Historians say that the idea of birthstones for each month dates back to the book of Exodus in the Bible. There are passages referring to an extraordinary gemstone breastplate worn by the High Priest of the Israelites. The original High Priest’s name was Aaron. (He was also the older brother of Moses.)

His breastplate was so special; he used it to talk to God. It was called the Breastplate of Aaron. And, it had twelve gemstones that represented the twelve tribes of Israel. The Hebrew Bible has a detailed list of each gemstone. The classic colorless diamond is the only gemstone believed to represent April.

As you know, the diamond’s unique mineral composition symbolizes true and everlasting love. Plus courage, abundance, balance, and clarity.

Although diamonds come in many colors, they don’t have the diverse qualities of the remaining eleven birthstones.

So, there’s no way twelve different colored diamonds could deliver the additional “powers” Aaron needed!

(Like the ones provided by emeralds, for instance. Tune in next month to find out about emeralds and the legends of prosperity and growth.)

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Not born in April? That’s okay, too!

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