"The traditional and modern birthstone for May is the emerald, known for its vibrant, gorgeous green color," shares jeweler ...

Pure beryl is colorless, but beryl gemstones get their colors from impurities. Other beryls include emerald and morganite. Aquamarine has long been thought to protect people. Sailors at sea ...

The May birthstone — emerald — is considered one of the three most desirable colored gemstones available. Alongside rubies ...