There’s something about emeralds that feels like a breath of forest air—cool, deep, and alive with ancient mystery. Their rich green carries the soul of spring: renewal, growth, and the quiet strength of things that endure. Anouk Jewelry celebrates the month of May with some of our custom emerald rings and necklaces.
Custom Men’s Textured Gold Ring with a Large Oval Emerald
Long before they adorned fingers and crowns, emeralds were revered by ancient civilizations. The Queen of Ancient Egypt, Cleopatra, was famously enchanted by them—wearing them as talismans and adorning her palace with their deep green light. In ancient Rome, emeralds were seen as symbols of fertility and rebirth. And for centuries, they’ve been treasured not just for their beauty, but for their perceived power to calm the spirit and protect the heart.
Custom Gold Band with Emerald and Garnets
Emeralds are formed deep within the Earth, over millions of years, when beryllium, chromium, and vanadium meet under precise geological conditions. Their vivid green hue is often kissed with delicate inclusions—what gem cutters call the jardin, or garden—natural fingerprints that remind us of their earthy origin. With a Mohs hardness of 7.5 – 8, emeralds are softer than sapphires, and so they benefit from mindful wear, much like the delicate things we cherish most in life.
Medicine Wheel with Emerald Necklace
This custom necklace is inspired by the Medicine Wheel. The four spokes or directions stand for the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being, while the round emerald in the centre symbolizes the holistic and cyclical nature of health and well-being.
In our work, emeralds often become the heart of a piece—a whisper of wildness wrapped in gold. Whether you’re choosing an emerald engagement ring to celebrate your love, or considering custom emerald rings to honour a part of your story, emeralds hold a kind of magic no other stone does.
Custom Lisbon Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
For those seeking alternative engagement rings, emeralds offer a soulful, storied path—one that walks in step with the rhythms of nature and the poetry of the past.
A gem that has outlived empires, sung in myths, and bloomed in the hearts of queens—emeralds are more than beautiful. They’re alive!
Get in touch to start the conversation about a unique piece of jewelry for you: info@anoukjewelry.com