The Power of Emerald: May’s Birthstone Reimagined in Fired Brass

Because beauty forged from fire means more.

Emerald, But Not As You Know It

Emeralds have always carried a certain image—polished, precious, perfect.

At Metals & Pieces, we see something different.

To us, emerald isn’t just polished stone and perfection.
It’s the green of resilience. The spark of something still growing after everything tried to break it.
It’s not fragile—it’s fierce.

That’s why we reimagined May’s traditional birthstone our way:
Emerald-toned crystals set into real fired brass—so you can carry your power every day, quietly and beautifully.

The Symbolism of Emerald

For centuries, emerald has been the stone of:

• Growth — pushing through the seasons of waiting

• Protection — guarding what matters most

• Renewal — beginning again, stronger every time

• Love and loyalty — not the kind you talk about, the kind you prove

Emerald has always symbolized strength earned through experience—not given.

It’s not a gemstone you wear because life is easy.
It’s the one you choose because you’re still blooming, even after the storms.

Fired Brass and Emerald: A New Kind of Power

Our emerald pieces begin with real, fired casings—collected from live-fire ranges, cleaned, cut, and polished by hand.

Every mark and every stamp tells a story.
A reminder that beauty isn’t born from ease. It’s forged from pressure, fire, and time.

We set each one with a rich emerald crystal—not just because it’s beautiful, but because it means something.
Because green isn’t just about growth.
It’s about coming back stronger than before.

This isn’t jewelry you tiptoe around in.
It’s made for real life—the everyday wins, the quiet battles, the personal victories no one else sees but you.

For May Birthdays—and for Every Chapter of Growth

Yes, emerald is May’s birthstone.
But you don’t have to be born in May to carry emerald energy.

Emerald is for:

• Anyone planting new beginnings

• Anyone protecting their peace

• Anyone growing after a hard season

• Anyone choosing hope when it would be easier to quit

Maybe it’s your birthday.
Maybe it’s a celebration of a comeback.
Maybe it’s just a reminder: You’re still growing. Still fierce. Still here.

You don’t need permission to start fresh.
You don’t need anyone’s timeline to bloom.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Emerald

You already know emeralds are beautiful—but here’s what makes them even more powerful (and surprising):

1. Emeralds Have Been Symbols of Power for Over 4,000 Years

Ancient Egyptians believed emeralds could bring eternal youth and protection. Cleopatra was famously obsessed with emeralds—and used them not just for fashion, but for political power. They were armor disguised as ornament.

2. They’re Rarer Than Diamonds

Natural emeralds are far rarer than diamonds—which is why so many have surface inclusions (what gem experts call their "jardin," or garden). It’s not a flaw. It’s proof of survival.

3. Emerald Represents Growth and Wisdom

In many cultures, emeralds symbolize wisdom earned through experience—not knowledge you’re born with, but strength you earn over time. That’s real power.

4. The Deepest Green Isn’t Just Pretty—It’s Protective

Ancient healers believed that looking at emeralds could soothe the soul and strengthen vision—both literally and spiritually.

5. We Use Man-Made Crystals—By Choice

At Metals & Pieces, we don’t use mined emeralds—or mined gemstones at all.
We choose high-quality Austrian crystals in rich emerald tones for a reason:

• Durability: They’re made to withstand real life—not just glass cases.

• Ethical sourcing: No mining destruction, no murky supply chains.

• Consistent, vivid color: That deep, soulful green that catches the light without compromising strength.
  
  

Because the women who wear our jewelry aren’t fragile.
And neither are the pieces they choose.

Why We Reimagine Tradition

We could have made traditional gemstone jewelry.

We didn’t.

We built something tougher.
Something that carries elegance and edge.
Something you can throw on whether you’re headed to a meeting, a first date, or a morning that feels heavier than it should.

Because you’re not fragile.
You’re forged.
And your jewelry should reflect that.

🌟 Characteristics of May Babies

If you were born in May—or you love someone who was—you’re in good company.

May-born women (and men) are often known for traits that fit emerald energy perfectly:

• Strong-willed: Determined to plant their own path, even when it's not easy

• Grounded: Practical, hardworking, and deeply connected to the real world

• Loyal: Friends, partners, and protectors you can count on without question

• Creative: Able to see beauty and possibility where others only see barriers

• Resilient: They don’t just survive; they thrive, especially under pressure
  
  

It’s no wonder emerald—with all its symbolism of growth, protection, and wisdom—belongs to May.

Even if you weren’t born in this month, if you carry these traits?
Emerald energy was made for you.

Wearing Emerald Your Way

Whether you’re a May baby, a late bloomer, or simply a woman who's built her own seasons of growth—emerald belongs to you.

It doesn’t matter if you plant fields or chase big dreams in concrete jungles.
It doesn’t matter if your life looks polished or a little wild around the edges.

Emerald energy is about trusting your own timeline.
Rooting deep when the world feels shaky.
Choosing to grow, even when it's hard.

And when you wear fired brass and emerald crystal close to your heart?
You carry a little bit of that reminder with you—quiet, steady, unstoppable.

Green as Fire, Strong as Brass

Emerald isn’t just beautiful because it’s rare.
It’s beautiful because it survives.

In fired brass and emerald crystal, we captured that energy—so you can carry it close, every day.

Subtle. Powerful. Quietly unstoppable.

💚 Explore the Emerald Collection →

For May birthdays.
For new chapters.
 For women who know that growth doesn’t have to be loud to be legendary.