Birthstone Jewelry

May Birthstone Jewelry: Emerald

Gorgeous green emerald jewelry is perfect for May birthdays.

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Kristen Shirley & Meyme Nakash

 |  May 1, 2025

Emerald jewelry is a perennial classic, but today, designers are experimenting with new silhouettes and unexpected pairings in their pieces. We’ve rounded up fabulous, unique emerald jewelry for our feature on May’s birthstone. If you’re interested in learning how to identify a high-quality emerald, check out our comprehensive guide to emerald gemstones.

Emerald is also connected to the Taurus and Gemini zodiac signs; embrace your star sign with gorgeous Taurus or Gemini zodiac jewelry.

May Birthstone Jewelry: Emerald

Muzo x Dries Criel

Muzo, one of the world’s most prominent distributors of the finest Colombian emeralds, partnered with Belgian jewelry designer Dries Criel to create these exquisite earrings. They have an elongated diamond silhouette featuring brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in a triangle pattern. At the center, each earring flaunts a stunning trillion-cut emerald, the shape nicely complementing the piece’s overall architecture. These earrings are contemporary yet timeless, making them the ultimate form of May birthstone jewelry. 

Muzo x Dries Criel Sphinx earrings in 18K yellow gold with 2 carats emerald and 2.1 carats diamond, $57,000

Gemfields x Mohar Fine Jewels 

Gemfields is a British mining company specializing in colorful gemstones, specifically the Big Three, a trio of the most valuable gemstones in the world, including ruby, sapphire, and emerald. These stunning earrings are the result of its collaboration with the Mumbai, India-based Mohar Fine Jewels. They each highlight seven oval-shaped emeralds using an east-west orientation with brilliant-cut diamonds and black enamel on either side, resembling arrows. The combination of enamel with the gemstones gives it an edge that balances its overall regal appearance. 

Gemfields x Mohar Fine Jewels Leaf drop earrings in 18K yellow gold with 23.09 carats emerald and 3.83 carats diamond, price on request 

Boochier 

Boochier is a Hong Kong–based fine-jewelry brand known for its modern but nostalgic pieces. The Slinkee collection is a great example of that. Inspired by the spring toy that was popularized in the 1940s, the line channels the Slinky’s silhouette in a way that is both playful and elegant. This bracelet, for instance, is composed of spiral links that connect to hexagon-shaped emeralds, yielding a whimsical design that’s still refined enough to wear to formal occasions. 

Boochier Slinkee bracelet in 18K yellow gold with 4 carats emerald, $31,350

Mindi Mond 

When it comes to May birthstone jewelry, few pieces can outshine these breathtaking Mindi Mond earrings. The New York–based fine-jewelry brand designed them to showcase two pear-shaped Zambian emeralds of a gorgeous, deep bluish-green color. The setting, embellished with small, brilliant-cut diamonds, gives the main gemstones an elongated appearance, making them even more striking. 

Mindi Mond Icon drop earrings in 18K yellow gold with 31.29 carats Zambian emerald and 1.6 carats diamond, price on request 

State Property 

State Property, a fine-jewelry brand based in Singapore, crafted these Art Deco–inspired earrings with its modern design codes in mind. It fuses geometric patterns with classic gemstone cuts, yielding a bold piece of May birthstone jewelry that elevates any outfit. 

State Property Darro Enchantress drop earrings in 18K yellow gold with emerald, diamond, and enamel, $8,860

Anita Ko

Anita Ko is a master at pushing the boundaries of jewelry design, and the Sideways ring is a nice demonstration of that. Handcrafted in the fine-jewelry brand’s Los Angeles studio, it has a thick and clean band with shoulders that seamlessly transition to the setting, which also holds a lovely pear-shaped emerald surrounded by small, brilliant-cut diamonds. As the ring’s name suggests, the gemstone is set at a 25-degree angle, making this piece of May birthstone jewelry a standout. 

Anita Ko Sideways ring in 18K yellow gold with a 3.02-carat Colombian emerald and diamond, $59,600

Porter Lyons

New Orleans–based fine-jewelry brand Porter Lyons creates beautiful custom jewelry, including engagement rings, making it a good choice if you’re looking to design a piece from scratch. The Trilogy ring is one of its settings that has two trillion-cut diamonds shouldering a center stone — in this case, a glamorous emerald. It’s customizable with your choice of gemstone, but what could be more breathtaking than an enchanting emerald?

Porter Lyons Trilogy ring in 18K white gold with 3.05 carats emerald and 1.5 carats diamond, $30,000

Jacquie Aiche

Hand chains have officially penetrated the jewelry zeitgeist, and this Jacquie Aiche version is a wonderful take on the ring-and-bracelet hybrid. It has a classic design with graduated emeralds that run down the middle, each accented with black rhodium that makes the gemstone’s green hue pop. 

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Jacquie Aiche hand chain bracelet in 14K yellow gold and black rhodium with emerald, $17,255

Khepri Jewels

There’s nothing like statement drop earrings to take an outfit to the next level, and this pair from Khepri Jewels is the perfect choice to add that extra hint of color. They also showcase beautiful pear-shaped emeralds, and to create a dancing effect, the New York City–based fine-jewelry brand arranged them in an alternating, east-west position. 

Khepri Jewels Dancing Linear drop earrings in 18K and 22K yellow gold with 12 carats emerald, $22,400

Maison H Jewels

If you’re searching for futuristic-looking May birthstone jewelry, look no further. Designed by Dubai-based fine-jewelry brand Maison H Jewels, these earrings have a sharp geometric silhouette that flatters the ears and grabs others’ attention with stunning baguette-cut emeralds. They’re unmistakably modern, but they have all the qualities of exquisite, timeless jewelry. 

Maison H Jewels Galaxy earrings in 18K white gold with 5.66 carats emerald, $13,682

Jemma Wynne

Emerald huggie earrings are lovely for subtly incorporating May’s birthstone into your everyday look. New York–based fine-jewelry brand Jemma Wynne offers a fresh take on the classic style with two gold bars that curve around a brilliant-cut emerald at the center. 

Jemma Wynne Forme Contour huggies in 18K yellow gold with 1 carat emerald, $18,900

Marlo Laz 

Marlo Laz is a fine-jewelry brand that prides itself on bohemian-inspired luxury designs. The Alexandra necklace has a vintage-influenced look characteristic of the New York City–based brand, featuring a string of oval-shaped emeralds in gorgeous diamond flower settings. This piece of May birthstone jewelry is bold yet versatile, making it a jewelry staple. 

Marlo Laz Alexandra necklace in 18K yellow gold with 31.16 carats emerald and 13.58 carats diamond, $165,000

Lionheart 

Danish sisters Joy and Sarah founded Lionheart, a fine-jewelry brand known for its vibrant and often Art Deco–inspired designs, in New York City. This sophisticated signet ring features a black enamel face that highlights the hexagonal emerald at its center. Pavé diamonds surround the enamel, which makes this piece dazzle even more. 

Lionheart Victoire Art Deco ring in 18K yellow gold with emerald, diamond, and enamel, $2,760

Ophelia Eve

Ophelia Eve, based in New York City, offers sentimental designs that pull inspiration from vintage jewelry. This cuff highlights a Colombian emerald set in a curved design at the center. Pavé diamonds also scatter throughout the top half of the bracelet’s right arm and the bottom half of its left arm for a visually interesting look.  

Ophelia Eve cuff in 18K yellow gold with emerald and diamond, $7,860

Alice Pierre

We love the romantic and sentimental appeal of heart jewelry, and this pendant is a wonderful way to don that jewelry trend in combination with emerald. In addition, it has a textured background with bezel-set emeralds organized diagonally over it. 

Alice Pierre Birthstone Heart pendant in 14K yellow gold with emerald, $750

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