May Birthstone
Emerald
with the Chrysoprase · Rebirth, love & abundance
May’s birthstone is the emerald, the vivid green gem beloved by Cleopatra and prized across the ancient world. Its colour — the green of spring itself — has linked it to rebirth, fertility and renewed life for thousands of years.
What it means
Emerald is read as a stone of rebirth, love and abundance — a symbol of growth, hope and the renewal of the heart. It was thought to sharpen wit, reveal truth in love, and bring good fortune to those who wore it.
People born in May
People born in May are often read as emerald types: warm, loving and abundant, with a knack for growth and renewal wherever they go. Like the green of spring, they tend to bring fresh life to the people around them — generous, hopeful and quietly lucky.
What the colours of the emerald mean
Vivid green emerald
Rebirth, abundance and love.
Bluish-green emerald
Calm, balance and truth.
Birthstones of the other months
May birthstone FAQ
What is the birthstone for May?▾
The emerald is May’s birthstone — a green variety of beryl symbolising rebirth, love and abundance.
What does the May emerald symbolise?▾
Rebirth, love, abundance and good fortune. Its spring-green colour links it to renewal and the growth of the heart.