Emerald is a natural gemstone with a Mohs hardness of 7.5–8, and its traditional symbolic meaning is “Fortune, happiness & hope.” It is a birthstone for May.

MEANING

Fortune, happiness & hope

LORE & HISTORY

Famously beloved by Cleopatra. Because inclusions are common, its internal “jardin” is often embraced as part of each stone’s character.

CARE

Often included; protect from knocks. Ultrasonic cleaning is generally avoided.

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Same mineral group (Beryl)

Aquamarine Morganite

※ Same mineral group means a shared crystal structure and composition (mineralogy).

Meanings and lore reflect widely known traditions and are not claims of effect. Hardness and mineral group are standard mineralogy — About our data