Oval
Round
Pear
Emerald
Cushion
Marquise
Princess
Radiant
Trillion
What Is An Emerald?
Before we hop in, let’s have a quick refresher on all things emerald! The birthstone is part of the beryl family and ranks a 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale (depending on the purity of the stone). Additionally, this gorgeous green gem’s hue can range from a light green to a deep green! There’s a shade for everyone no matter your taste!
Emerald Meaning
Like most gems, their meanings have some ancient roots! Emerald originated from the Greek word “smaragdos,” which means “green stone”.
What Is A Lily Of The Valley?
Now it’s time to talk about all things birth flowers! May is all about Lily of the Valley, and this pretty flower has a unique dainty, bell-shaped appearance. This flower is primarily white, but it can also produce pink or purple blossoms as well! Native to Eurasia and naturalized here in North America, this birth flower has a strong and sweet smell to it. Fun fact: this flower is not actually a lily, but rather a member of the asparagus family, Asparagaceae! Who knew?!
Lily Of The Valley Meaning
While Lily of the Valleys’ scientific name is “convallaria majalis”, this birth flower has some interesting nicknames, too! Sometimes, the flower is referred to as “Our Lady’s Tears”, “May Lily” or “May Belles”. How unique is that?
Taking it back in time, it is said in ancient astrology that Lily of the Valley was to be protected by the son of the goddess, Maia. Another legend is that Lily of the Valley fell in love with the song of the nightingale and bloomed when the bird returned to the woods in May.
Lily Of The Valley Symbolism
When it comes to the symbolism, this birth flower holds some unique meaning! Lily of the Valley flowers are associated with sweetness, purity, humility and motherhood. Not only that, this flower signifies a return to happiness, most likely due to the bloom in the anticipation of the summertime!
Lily of the Valley is known to be a popular choice for wedding bouquets, in fact, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton had this flower featured in theirs! Additionally, in Holland it is tradition for a couple to plant Lily of the Valley in their garden to bring about luck into their marriage.
What Love & Promise Jewelers Offers and Customization
Here at our shop, we offer a nice collection of emerald fine jewelry pieces that you can call your own! If you have your own dream emerald piece of jewelry, we can bring that dream to life through our custom design process. Feel free to contact us or schedule a consultation - we can’t wait to hear from you!
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