{"product_id":"emerald-birthstone-ring-in-14k-gold","title":"May Birthstone Ring · Emerald in 14K Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 14K solid gold birthstone ring for May, set with natural emerald. A slim stackable band designed to layer with the rest of the Birthstone Edit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14K solid gold (Yellow, White, or Rose).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural emerald, 3 mm round, bezel-set on a slim band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e size 7 only. Resizable at any local jeweler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-finished\u003c\/strong\u003e in the USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe symbol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay's birthstone is a tradition that traces back to the breastplate of Aaron described in Exodus, where twelve stones represented the tribes of Israel. The modern calendar mapping was standardized in 1912 by the National Association of Jewelers (now Jewelers of America) and remains the reference list used across most of the English-speaking world. Worn close to the body, a birthstone ring functions as a personal sign, the wearer's name on the calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout this stone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmerald is a variety of beryl, the same mineral family as aquamarine, colored vivid green by trace chromium and sometimes vanadium that absorb red light and transmit green. The earliest documented mines lay in Egypt's Eastern Desert, where production stretched from roughly 1500 BC into Roman times, and where Cleopatra is said to have favored the stone above all others. Most natural emeralds contain internal fractures, called jardin in the trade, treated with cedar oil to improve clarity. The stone is 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, hard but sensitive to impact and heat. Curated by a certified gemologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and wear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmerald is sensitive to mechanical shock, sudden temperature change, and harsh chemicals. Remove before exercise, swimming, gardening, or applying lotions and perfumes. Clean with a soft, damp cloth and warm water only, never ultrasonic or steam cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is the ring?\u003c\/strong\u003e Size 7 only. The band can be resized up or down at any local jeweler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the stone natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The natural emerald set in this ring was mined from the earth, not synthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AuAlchemy","offers":[{"title":"14K Yellow Gold","offer_id":51548613640490,"sku":"123286:60021:P","price":980.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K White Gold","offer_id":51548613673258,"sku":"123286:60005:P","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K Rose Gold","offer_id":51548613706026,"sku":"123286:60037:P","price":980.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/7641\/1434\/files\/73081278_58159204-183a-492c-bcbf-a8920ced3a5a.jpg?v=1779081015","url":"https:\/\/aualchemy.com\/products\/emerald-birthstone-ring-in-14k-gold","provider":"AuAlchemy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}