May birthstone earrings feature emerald, the green beryl variety that ranks 7.5-8 on the Mohs hardness scale. Our collection includes 909 pairs set in .925 sterling silver, with natural emeralds sourced from Colombia, Zambia, and Brazil. Prices range from $436 to $21,856, reflecting variations in stone size, clarity, and origin. Each pair ships free within the US. Emerald has served as May's birthstone since the American National Retail Jewelers Association standardized birthstones in 1912.
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Emerald is the birthstone for May. It belongs to the beryl mineral family and gets its green color from chromium and vanadium trace elements.
Emerald rates 7.5-8 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it suitable for earrings worn daily. Earrings receive less impact than rings, so emeralds hold up well in this jewelry type.
Emerald prices depend on color saturation, clarity, carat weight, and geographic origin. Colombian emeralds often command higher prices due to their color reputation, while stone size significantly affects cost per carat.