may birthstones
Emerald ,
THE MAY BIRTHSTONE
Bixlers Alternating Diamond & Emerald Ring , R1094 .
The first emerald mines were discovered in ancient Egypt . Their yield would catch the eye of none other than Cleopatra herself .
And this would not be the last time that emerald was chosen by a queen .
Emeralds graced the tiara of Queen Elizabeth II and the mantle of Hollywood royalty such as film star Elizabeth Taylor .
Intriguingly , Elizabeth Taylor would play Cleopatra in one of her award-winning films .
And the coincidences don ’ t stop there . In addition to their mutual love for emerald , both Cleopatra and Ms . Taylor were known for their storied romances .
Speaking of romance , the emerald is known as a life-affirming stone that opens up the heart chakras to provide wisdom , inspiration , and patience in the face of love ’ s many trials and tribulations .
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