Emerald and Diamond Ring

Whether your marriage is as old as the hills (although you, of course, are not!), or as fresh as a newborn babe, buying a birthday gift for your wife can be equally challenging and thought-provoking! Luckily you’ve started your search in a great place - jewelry has been found to be the gift preferred by wives and girlfriends the world over, because it says ‘I Love You’ without being sappy, and ‘I Appreciate You’ without expectations. If you’d like some handy hints for a jewelry birthday gift for your wife this May, read on!

Tzavorite and Diamond Ring

Green Cubic Zirconia Drop Style Earrings

Harlequin Puzzle Ring

The birthstone for May is the emerald - birthstone jewelry is a great way to narrow your search for a stylish and nostalgic piece for her. Emerald jewelry is actually quite rare - so if you do decide to go for the true birthstone, the piece you choose will be sure to stand out among the rest of her jewelry … and make her stand out in a crowd! You’ll find out selection of emerald jewelry here - it includes outstanding evening wear pieces, through to simple emerald jewelry that can be worn every day. The emerald and diamond ring pictured at the top of the page is middle of the road, yet full of verdant sparkle. The natural emerald earrings pictured below are more understated, and great for small, delicate women. The designer resisted cutting them in a traditional emerald shaping, making them an earthy choice, and also keeping them quite affordable.

However, if you budget is limited (you don’t want to be in trouble for blowing your month’s mortgage payments!), or you haven’t seen anything you know your wife will enjoy in the emerald section, there is absolutely nothing wrong with going for a stone that is similar to, but not an actual emerald. There is an easy way to find this jewelry - go to the Green Gemstone Jewelry section of the site, either through the link, or find it under the Shop by Material / Gemstone Jewelry categories in the left hand menu. Use the Gemstone tab in the blue product finder which pops up near the top of the screen to choose all of the green gemstones … except peridot, which is the birthstone for August. You’ll be looking at Green tourmaline, garnet and sapphires, as well as emeralds, tzavorite, emeralds with diamonds, and cubic zirconia. Tzavorite is a little known gem, but is absolutely beautiful and a vibrant, stand-out green, as you can see in this tzavorite ring.

For a birthday gift for your wife that is a little simpler and suited to everyday wear, but still with a May birthstone flavour, try these cubic zirconia drop style earrings. They are bright and happy - and will make you happy, to see the price tag! This style of earring dangles a little, making her aware of your gorgeous gift every time she turns her head

For the bright and colorful wife, this harlequin puzzle ring is sure to please, and includes green sapphires as a replacement for the May birthstone. It is very versatile - puzzle rings come apart and can be put back together. Great for fiddlers - and also great for those who like to wear different jewelry for different days. However, you do have the option of having the ring soldered together if you love the design, and want a bit of extra security for it. You can layby this puzzle ring for only $20 per week!

There is truly a huge range of jewelry suitable for your wife’s birthday this May. To go through the entire range of gift ideas yourself, click here, or on the emerald and green gemstone links in the article above. If you need any help with what you find, we are as close as the Live Help link at the right of the page. Best of luck, and may this birthday strengthen your marriage!