Mixed Media Art with May Birthstone Theme

Every time I hear the word emerald, first thing that comes to my mind is "Emerald City", from the Wizard of Oz: a city where everything is emerald green: from food to people. It is revealed at the end of the story that everything in the city is normal colored, but the glasses everyone wears are emerald tinted.

Here are some of my mixed media picks for this month... beautiful emeralds...

1. Original Mixed Media Collage -Subtle Persuasion-- JessicaTorrant

2. Paper Mache Chubby Little House Number 140 --Fishstikks

3. TumblingOriginal Mized Media Collage Painting --SarahJohnAfana

4. Frost in the Evergreens--aliherrman

by Paperinstyle

The Tale of the Birthstones – May in Emeralds

1. May Birthstone Lucky Hand crafted hoops-- galit

2. Jeneve Green Emerald green feather fascinator --Pegasusmaiden

3. Green Quartz Colombian Emerald Earrings --scarlettshoppe

4. Vibrant Zambian Emerald--bohoboutique

This month, we are focusing on the birthstone of May, Emerald.

Birthstones are gemstones that are associated with each month.

May Birthstone: Emerald

Birthstone Color: Deep Green

Alternative Birthstone: Agate

Emerald is the birthstone for the month of May. This gem is suggested as an anniversary gift for the 20th and 35th anniversaries and as an alternate stone for the 55th wedding anniversary.

Mystical Powers of the birthstone: Some people believe that wearing an Emerald brings wisdom, growth, and patience. And as any couple in a long-term relationship would agree, all of these qualities are essential for a successful and lasting love. This may explain why a gift of Emerald for an anniversary -- or anytime -- is considered symbolic of love and fidelity.

Main sources of Emerald: Emeralds are found in many countries, but Columbia and Brazil are the major producers and Columbia is recognized as the source for the finest stones. They are also found in Pakistan, Russia, Australia, South Africa, India, Norway, and the United States.

Interesting Facts: Spring is a time of new growth and rebirth. And the intense brilliant green of the Emerald, May’s birthstone, is as refreshing to the eyes as a spring garden after a rain. Within it’s depths are often tiny fractures or inclusions, which the French call "jardin," or garden, because of their resemblance to foliage. The Egyptians were known to engrave Emeralds with the symbol for foliage to represent eternal youth, and to bury these jewels with their dead. The ancient Romans associated this gemstone with fertility and rebirth, and dedicated it to Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.