Green Gemstone Necklaces & Other Jewelry

The color green captures the serenity of blue and the energy of yellow, making it a very balanced, versatile shade. Researchers have determined that it's the shade most relaxing and restful to the human eye, which may be why stonecutters used to keep a small green gem to gaze at, and why bankers' lamps usually feature a green glass shade. There are more shades of green than there are of any other color – from frosty mint to deepest olive, there's a shade for everyone. It's nature's neutral, found in trees, flowers, grasses, and other plants all around the world.

In Western cultures, the color green is associated with beginnings, nature, health, and hope. Light green in particular symbolizes newness, youth, and optimism, and represents springtime. Medium, or "true" shades signify money and wealth. Deeper green hues are seen as sophisticated and luxurious.

In Japan, green is the color of longevity. In Thailand, it's the color for Wednesday.

• The Duke of Devonshire Emerald is one of the largest uncut Emeralds in the world, weighing over 1,383.93 carats (9.76oz). William Cavendish, the 6th Duke of Devonshire, acquired the stone in 1831.
• The world's largest faceted Alexandrite, currently housed at the Smithsonian, weighs 66 carats.
• Peridot has been found in meteorites.
• Objects carved from Green Agate have been dated back to 5500BCE.
• It was once believed that a Peridot, held under the tongue, could reduce a fever.
• On her wedding day in 2018, Princess Eugenie of York wore the Greville Emerald Tiara, which features a center cabochon-cut stone that weighs 93.7 carats.
• Because of its stunning color shift, Alexandrite is sometimes called "the chameleon stone."

Green-gemstone jewelry has a timeless look that flatters virtually everyone. Verdant Emerald, the birthstone for May, is one of the four precious gems (the others being Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire). Peridot, August's birthstone, is prized for its bright yellow-green color. Green Agate is often associated with the zodiac signs Taurus, Gemini, and Virgo. And Alexandrite, one of the birthstones for June, gets honorable mention as a green gem – while it appears green in natural light, in other light it takes on a purple to purplish-red tone.

Which of these beauties speaks to you?

Emerald is associated with the heart chakra, the body's emotional center, and is said to help open the heart to give and receive unconditional love. It's the gemstone for the 20th, 35th, and 55th anniversaries.

Peridot is connected to the heart and solar plexus chakras, helping us stay emotionally balanced and aware of our own needs even as we recognize the needs of others. It's the birthstone for the month of August and the zodiac signs Leo and Virgo, as well as the gemstone for the 16th anniversary.

As with most green gems, Green Agate is associated with the heart chakra. It promotes balance, relaxation, and positive energy. It can be considered an alternate birthstone for May or the zodiac signs Taurus, Gemini, or Virgo.

Alexandrite is connected to the crown chakra, opening us to the healing energies of the universe, and the heart chakra, helping us stay open to all our emotions. It's a birthstone for June and for the zodiac signs Gemini and Cancer. It's also an alternate gem for the 55th anniversary.

Bring relaxed-but-vibrant energy into your life with a green-gemstone necklace or other piece of jewelry – it's sure to become one of your favorites.