May Birthstone: Emerald, the Lucky Stone of Taurus

The birthstone for May is the emerald, a stone famous for its beautiful emerald-green color. The name "emerald" has Greek and Latin roots and means "green stone" and "shining stone."

Meaning of the Taurus Stone: Emerald

The emerald is the lucky stone of Taurus. This precious gem symbolizes power, eternal youth and immortality. Emerald activates and stimulates love, inspiration, openness, honesty, a positive attitude and a sense of unity. It is the king of gems. According to folklore, the emerald holds many extraordinary powers. This green stone is said to cure its owner of various ailments, increase intelligence and help with poor eyesight and infertility.

History and Meaning of the Taurus Stone: Emerald

The Taurus stone has a history going back thousands of years and a deep meaning. The emerald was already hugely popular in the time of the pharaohs and is still considered one of the most precious gemstones. Cleopatra, queen of Egypt, controlled every emerald mine in her kingdom to make sure all the emeralds belonged to her. The beautiful green color symbolized fertility, rebirth, power and, above all, the eternal youth Cleopatra longed for. The Romans attached great value to the emerald and believed that whoever owned one gained power and wealth, just as the Egyptians did. Other cultures were convinced that this precious stone could foretell the future, protect against possession and bestow fertility.

The Taurus Stone for the Zodiac Sign Taurus

Besides being the May birthstone, the emerald is also linked to the zodiac sign Taurus. If you like, you can use it to create jewelry inspired by your zodiac sign.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20): Diamond and Emerald

So the zodiac sign Taurus can choose between the April birthstone, the diamond, and the May birthstone, the emerald. You can go for the May birthstone or opt for another stone, such as the diamond.

The Taurus Stone at Mama Jewels

At Mama Jewels you will find a wide collection of jewelry with the Taurus stone, available in our store. Browse our extensive selection of emerald jewelry on our website, or come and try it on in our beautiful studio in Vlissingen, the Netherlands.

Buy the Taurus Stone Online

If you want to buy Taurus stone jewelry online, Mama Jewels is the perfect choice. Choose from our range of rings, earrings, bracelets and pendants with gorgeous emeralds and buy conveniently online. Make your Taurus sign even more special with Taurus stone jewelry and enjoy its beauty and deep meaning.